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Martin UMG’s Head Of Audio & Sound

October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 kevincarter The Beatles, Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Grammy-winning producer, composer and arranger Giles Martin as Head of Audio & Sound. In this

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Columbia Names SVP, Digital Marketing

October 22, 2018 kevincarter Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment

• Columbia Records has named Manos Xanthogeorgis as Senior Vice President of Digital Marketing and Media. Manos, who was most recently

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Philly Radio Sells Itself

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 kevincarter Radio Advertising Bureau

• A bunch of Philadelphia radio stations gathered together on Wednesday to host local ad agencies, marketers, business owners and

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Catino Now EVP At Sony Music Nashville

October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville has elevated Jim Catino to Executive Vice President, A&R. Catino, who most recently served as SVP of

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Tony Kidd Exits CMG Atlanta

October 18, 2018October 21, 2018 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• RAMP has confirmed that Atlanta radio veteran Tony Kidd has exited his position as SVP of Programming for Cox Media Group

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

MIW Group/Nielsen Names 2018 Mentee

October 18, 2018October 17, 2018 kevincarter Mentoring and Inspiring Women

• The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group and Nielsen Music announced that Grisel Barajas, PD/afternoon personality at

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Festo’s Eventful Upgrade

October 17, 2018 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Andrew Festo has been promoted to Event Director for iHeartMedia New York. Festo has spent his entire professional career with iHeartMedia

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KQED Names New President

October 17, 2018 kevincarter KQED, NPR

• KQED, the public media organization serving Northern California, announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer John Boland (left) will

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Scripps Acquires Triton Digital

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 kevincarter Scripps, Triton Digital

• The E.W. Scripps Company may have gotten out of the day-to-day radio business, but the company is staying within

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Curtis Named Exec. Director of CRB/CRS

October 17, 2018October 18, 2018 kevincarter Country Radio Broadcasters, Country Radio Seminar

• We couldn’t be more proud of our longtime friend and former R&R colleague RJ Curtis, who has been named as

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BREAKING NEWS

Damico Awarded The Keys To WXTU/Philly
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Damico Awarded The Keys To WXTU/Philly

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Damico Awarded The Keys To WXTU/Philly

• Beasley Media Group Philadelphia keeps it firmly in the family and announces cluster vet Chuck Damico will assume Program

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DIGITAL

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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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Happy Re-Retirement, Gio!
CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Happy Re-Retirement, Gio!

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy Re-Retirement, Gio!

• Rhode Island radio icon Giovanni announced his retirement from afternoons at iHeartMedia Classic Hits WWBB (B101)/Providence and Oldies WCIB

Damico Awarded The Keys To WXTU/Philly
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Damico Awarded The Keys To WXTU/Philly

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Damico Awarded The Keys To WXTU/Philly
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

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Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

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

Happy Re-Retirement, Gio!
CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Happy Re-Retirement, Gio!

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy Re-Retirement, Gio!
Damico Awarded The Keys To WXTU/Philly
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Damico Awarded The Keys To WXTU/Philly

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Damico Awarded The Keys To WXTU/Philly
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
EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 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

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