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EXECUTIVE ACTION

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Paragon Adds Two, Ups Two

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 kevincarter Paragon Media Strategies

• Paragon Media Strategies is proud to announce the addition of two new marketing consultants and the in-house promotion of

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Loucks Named CFO Of Galaxy Media

April 30, 2019 kevincarter Galaxy Media

• Dana Loucks is joining the Galaxy Media team as Chief Financial Officer, with a start date of Tuesday, May

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RECORDS + Sony Music Nashville

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 kevincarter RECORDS, Sony Music Nashville

• RECORDS, a joint venture between Barry Weiss and Sony Music Entertainment, and Sony Music Nashville announce a new partnership.

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UMG Adds Corsini & Hovsepian

April 28, 2019April 29, 2019 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) has named JJ Corsini and Chris Hovsepian as Senior Vice Presidents, Artist Development, effective May 1. Both

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Holeman Named Pres. Of iHeart/Greensboro

April 26, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Kellie Holeman has been named to the newly created position of Market President for iHeartMedia’s five-station Greensboro market. Holeman earns the

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Shibley Joins The Cat

April 25, 2019 kevincarter Hall Communications, WCTK

• Hall Communications’ Country WCTK (Cat Country 98.1)/Providence has hired April Shibley as Promotions Manager. She will also oversee promotions for Classic

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Griffin Communications’ Employee Enhancements

April 24, 2019 kevincarter Griffin Communications

• Oklahoma-based Griffin Communications announced a bunch of personnel moves and upgrades — a memo from Griffin’s VP/Chief Operating Officer

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Rhone & LaPolt Ready To Rock Midem

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 kevincarter Dina LaPolt, Epic Records, Midem

• Midem, the home of the global music community, announced the powerhouse pairing of Epic Records Chair & CEO Sylvia

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Entercom & Nielsen Team Up

April 24, 2019April 25, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, Nielsen

• Entercom and Nielsen announced a multi-year strategic agreement for a comprehensive suite of measurement tools aimed at enhancing Entercom’s

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Bob Simpson Soon Signing Off

April 24, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media wanted us to let you know that Bob Simpson, longtime Production Director for the company’s Indianapolis group,

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BREAKING NEWS

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
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Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

• Beasley Media Group announced that Rick Thomas has made the decision to step away from his programming role in

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

• SiriusXM and NASCAR announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement. Racing fans throughout North America will continue to

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROS IN MOTION VOICEOVER 

John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on John Reilly Departs The Sports Hub

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Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
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Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS

May 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

PROGRAMMING

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged
iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL
Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rick Thomas Stepping Down At Beasley Tampa
CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Stops the Music To Silence the Violence
NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.

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