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Vevo Names Schafer SVP/Research

September 27, 2018 kevincarter Vevo

• Vevo, the leading music video platform announced that Bryon Schafer has joined the company as SVP of Research. Schafer will

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Risser Named EVP/Promotion at UMG Nashville

September 27, 2018 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has upped Royce Risser to Executive Vice President of Promotion for the label group, which is

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Burnette Named EVP/GM Of Island Records

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has named LaTrice Burnette Executive Vice President and General Manager. Burnette transitions to the Island Records family after

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Alpha Media Holds Portland Pop-Up

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Alpha Media has kicked off its inaugural Programming Pop-Up, a two-day forum at the company’s Portland, OR headquarters attended by

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Meruelo Names VP of Audio Solutions

September 25, 2018September 26, 2018 kevincarter Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media, owners of KPWR (Power 106) & 93.5 KDAY/Los Angeles and 93.5 KDEY/Riverside, CA, is pleased to announce the

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Music Modernization Act Clears The House

September 25, 2018September 26, 2018 kevincarter Music Modernization Act

• The Music Modernization Act has just passed in the House of Representatives following a vote for passage in the

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VP Stripes For Columbia’s Navarra

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has promoted Mike Navarra to Vice President of Publicity. Navarra, an 11-year company vet, was most recently Sr.

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Klaiman Named Pres. Of Hitco Entertainment

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 kevincarter Hitco

• Hitco Entertainment, the new music and entertainment company launched by L.A. Reid and Charles Goldstuck today announced the addition of Joel

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Hess Locked Down At Cumulus DC

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has inked Bill Hess to a sweet new multi-year contract extension as corporate Vice President, News/Talk and Program

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Feel Better, Skip!

September 25, 2018September 24, 2018 kevincarter Studio2Bee Entertainment

• We want to take a moment to send our best wishes to Nashville-based promo legend Skip Bishop, CEO of

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PODCASTING PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

• UPDATED: Bloomberg News was first to report that iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have held preliminary talks to discuss a possible

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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

• SiriusXM announced a new audio advertising partnership with Google that connects YouTube to one of the largest audio advertising

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PODCASTING PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

• UPDATED: Bloomberg News was first to report that iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have held preliminary talks to discuss a possible

Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot
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Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot

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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PODCASTING STREAMING 

Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
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Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

PROGRAMMING

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PODCASTING PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot
Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger
Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
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Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
AWARDS Consultants CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

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