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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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

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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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TELEVISION 

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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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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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Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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

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BREAKING NEWS

Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.
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Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.

• Beasley Media Group, LLC just announced that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Christian broadcaster

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DIGITAL

A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

• Mike Savage has been promoted to Principal Curator, Music Business Development at Feed Media Group (FMG), described as “the

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
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Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround

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Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP STREAMING 

Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

• Following the recent departure of morning co-host John Kincade, Beasley Sports-Talk WPEN (97.5 The Fanatic)/Philadelphia announced a revised weekday

Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton
AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton
iHeart Extends With Ellen K
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iHeart Extends With Ellen K

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Ellen K

LABEL LOVE

Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
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Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
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Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
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Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
Remembering Sam Kaiser
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Sam Kaiser

July 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Sam Kaiser

PROGRAMMING

Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
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Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton
AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton
Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus
Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.
Johnson Stays Up Late At KCLB
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Johnson Stays Up Late At KCLB

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Stays Up Late At KCLB
Ben & Skin Schedule The Movers
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ben & Skin Schedule The Movers

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ben & Skin Schedule The Movers

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