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EXECUTIVE ACTION

AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Marconi Awards Moved To NYC

March 10, 2022March 10, 2022 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB Show New York

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the presentation of the 2022 NAB Marconi Radio Awards, which annually honor

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Pfeffer Moves Into MSG Advisory Role

March 9, 2022March 10, 2022 kevincarter MSG Entertainment

• RAMP has confirmed that, after a five-year run with the Madison Square Garden Company as Executive Vice President of

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Family First For Matthew Hargis

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter BMLG Records

• After a successful 23-year music industry career, the last 11 years with BMLG Records, where he rose to SVP

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RIAA: Recorded Music Hits $15 Billion

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter RIAA

• RIAA released new data showing continued strong growth in virtually every recorded music format, including streaming, vinyl — even

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Beard Joins Republic Records As EVP/A&R

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter Republic Records

• Republic Records has appointed Miles Beard as Executive Vice President of A&R. The announcement of Beard’s hire was made

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UMG Suspends Russia Operations

March 8, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group has joined a growing list of major companies that have suspended operations in Russia due to

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Another Futuri SVP Upgrade For Zena Burns

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Sending our very best wishes to our friend Zena Burns, who has been been promoted to SVP, Content and

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RAB Extends Pres./CEO Erica Farber

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 kevincarter RAB

• As part of the Radio Advertising Bureau’s Spring Board of Directors Meeting held March 2-3 in Orlando, FL, RAB

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Dutch Media Collects Millions For Ukraine

March 7, 2022March 7, 2022 kevincarter Pure Jingles, Radio555

• Yesterday we told you about the amazing efforts of 10 Dutch radio stations that came together for one day

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Hungry? Try The BFOA Breakfast

March 7, 2022 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation, NAB Show

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America announced that its annual Breakfast is happening on Wednesday, April 27 at 7am in

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Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO
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Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

• The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced that CEO Damon Whiteside plans to depart in June 2026 after six-and-a-half

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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

• Entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate has hired digital strategy expert Stevie Heckert as Senior Manager, Digital Marketing, and expanded

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
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Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
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JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
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Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

• Entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate has hired digital strategy expert Stevie Heckert as Senior Manager, Digital Marketing, and expanded

Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
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Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO
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Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

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New Executive Positions At Position Music
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New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
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Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
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Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
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SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
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Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

PROGRAMMING

Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
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Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
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Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
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JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
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Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
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Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
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Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier

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