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7MM Buys, Sells, Swaps

February 5, 2021 kevincarter Seven Mountains Media

• Seven Mountains Media (7MM) just pulled off a complex, three-company, three-market acquisition, divestiture and swap involving Sound Communications and

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Pierce Named OM, Wreaths Across America Radio

February 5, 2021February 7, 2021 kevincarter Wreaths Across America

• Maine-based Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced the hire of veteran programmer Jeff Pierce as the new Operations Manager for

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Seacrest Steps Off The Red Carpet

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 kevincarter Ryan Seacrest

• Radio & TV personality/media mogul Ryan Seacrest announced that he’s giving up one of his numerous on-air gigs —

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UMG’s Mission: Meaningful Change

February 4, 2021February 5, 2021 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the appointment of Dr. Menna Demessie as Senior Vice President and Executive Director of

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United Stations Unites With Richards

February 4, 2021 kevincarter United Stations

• United Stations Media Networks (USMN) announced a partnership with veteran programmer Tim Richardsand his new company, Tim Richards Media.

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Warner Teams Up With BPG Music

February 4, 2021 kevincarter BPG Music, Warner Records

• Warner Records announced the launch of an innovative strategic partnership with BPG Music, founded by Gee Roberson and longtime

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Island Records’ Pres. Darcus Beese Leaving

February 3, 2021 kevincarter Island Records, UMG

• Darcus Beese is stepping down as President & CEO of Island Records and is leaving the company. A statement from

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Tanous Awarded UMG EVP Stripes

February 3, 2021 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the promotion of Will Tanous to Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer. Tanous will

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Doug Harvill Announces His Retirement

February 3, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Longtime radio executive Doug Harvill, currently VP/Market Manager of Cumulus San Francisco, has announced his retirement after a venerable

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Conner Named VP/Sales For Emmis Indy

February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 kevincarter Emmis

• James Conner has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for the Emmis Indianapolis market, which includes Country WLHK