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HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 kevincarter HEY NOW Records

• HEY NOW Records is gearing up its creative approach to the music industry by expanding its roster. To that

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 kevincarter Disney, Hulu, iHeartPodcasts

• Disney+ and Hulu announced a video podcasting deal with iHeartMedia for six iHeartPodcasts titles, beginning with Hey Jonas! on

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Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026August 9, 2026 kevincarter

• Peter Katsis, founding partner of The Firm, who managed the careers of Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, Backstreet Boys and many

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BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Maine Association Of Broadcasters

RAMP Guest Editorial by Tim Moore, Pres./CEO of the Maine Association Of Broadcasters. “Despite the stats from the Radio Advertising

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Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Galaxy Media

• After building one of New York State’s most successful independently owned media and entertainment companies, Galaxy Media Partners Founder,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Hope Media Group

• Houston-based Hope Media Group, the ministry behind KSBJ, WayFM, Vida Unida, Worship 24/7, and Hope Nation has named Nick

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UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Saga Communications, WOGK, WRUF, WYND

• The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (CJC) and Saga Communications, Inc. announced a new seven-year Joint

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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 kevincarter SiriusXM

• SiriusXM has named Jenny Tartikoff as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, effective August 10. Tartikoff will report

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Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

August 5, 2026August 13, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• UPDATED 8/13, 7pm PT: • Scott Dixon, APD/afternoon talent at Alternative WAQX (95X)/Syracuse, NY has exited. Dixon, a 2019

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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 kevincarter Kautz and Associates

• Veteran music industry executive Andrew Kautz announces the launch of his new Nashville-based firm, Kautz & Associates, which he

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BREAKING NEWS

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

• Urban One Dallas has tapped 10-year company veteran Yonni Rude as Operations Manager, overseeing programming for Urban duo KBFB

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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

• Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media announced the launch of Jersey Made, a new podcast hosted by our friend

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
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Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
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The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

• Congrats to Mike Sheffield, Programming Operations Manager for Cumulus Media’s Erie, PA group, who has been awarded bonus Program

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

LABEL LOVE

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
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FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

PROGRAMMING

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Erie’s Mike Sheffield Expands Into Buffalo
Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
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Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
AM Radio Act Halfway Home
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AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home
CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

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