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Grant Upped To Def Jam SVP/Digital Commerce

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 kevincarter Def Jam

• Def Jam Recordings has promoted Marcus Grant to Senior Vice President, Digital Commerce. In this newly enhanced senior executive

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RESEARCH 

Gelb Ready For His ‘Third Act’

December 1, 2020 kevincarter Mediabase

• We want to take this opportunity to send our best wishes to our friend and former R&R colleague Jeff

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Mattera Named Capitol GM, CMG EVP

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 kevincarter Capitol Music Group, Capitol Records

Veteran music industry executive Larry Mattera has been appointed to the dual role of General Manager of Capitol Records and

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Bailey’s Footprint Continues To ‘Greau’

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 kevincarter

• Jay Bailey‘s Reatro Ventures announced that it has officially opened the doors to its full-service marketing firm, Greau Creative.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

CMG’s Bill Hendrich Announces Retirement

November 30, 2020December 1, 2020 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the impending retirement of EVP of Radio Bill Hendrich, effective December 31, 2020. He

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FCC Chairman Pai Announces Departure

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 kevincarter FCC

• With the White House about to return to Democratic control in January, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai he

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Nielsen Names Chief Marketing/Comms Officer

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 kevincarter Nielsen

• Nielsen Holdings plc announced that Jamie Moldafsky is joining the company as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective immediately.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL POLITICS 

FCC Chair Speculation Game Begins

November 29, 2020November 30, 2020 kevincarter FCC

• With the FCC preparing to shift to Democratic control, the speculation has already begun about who will assume the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES SALES 

Dave Crowl Announces His Retirement

November 24, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Longtime radio executive Dave Crowl, currently Regional Vice President /Market Manager of Cumulus Cincinnati, has announced his retirement, effective

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Benitez To Run Townsquare Victoria

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Mason Benitez has been named as Market President & Chief Revenue Officer for Townsquare Media’s Victoria, TX cluster — Country

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BREAKING NEWS

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.

• 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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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
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
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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

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
AC BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION 

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
COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC SERVICE 

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
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
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
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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