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FINANCIAL

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SiriusXM Tightens Belt, Names COO

December 10, 2024December 11, 2024 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Busy day inside SiriusXM, as the company appointed a new Chief Operating Officer and laid out a new strategic

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AWARDS CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Support The AWM Foundation Today

December 2, 2024 kevincarter AWM, AWM/F

• As 2024 comes to a close, the AWM Foundation (AWMF) — the philanthropic arm of The Alliance for Women

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CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Stephen King’s Stations Going Dark

December 2, 2024 kevincarter Stephen King, WKIT, WZON

• Zone Corporation, the Maine-based radio company owned by author Stephen King, announced Monday that it will soon “hit 2

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Thankful For CRS ’25 Holiday Discount

November 25, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is thrilled to announce a one-day-only opportunity for attendees to save 10% on 3-Day Registrations

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Carter Upped To SVP/Finance, Big Loud Records

November 25, 2024 kevincarter Big Loud Records

• Big Loud Records has promoted Stefanie Carter to SVP of Finance, effective immediately. “Stefanie’s leadership is felt throughout the

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ADULT HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Woodward Bulking Up In Springfield

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 kevincarter Woodward Communications

• Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) is seriously increasing its fairly fresh footprint the Springfield, IL market with the pending acquisition

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Changes At Liberty Media; Maffei Exiting

November 13, 2024November 15, 2024 kevincarter Liberty Media

• Big day around the Liberty Media campus, as the company announced several high profile moves, starting with the news

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CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS Offering ‘Free Agent’ Rate

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 kevincarter CRS 2025

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS 2025) is offering a special reduced registration rate to support industry professionals who have been

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

DVMG Phoenix Sold To Mike Cutchall

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 kevincarter Zelus eSports

• In early August we first reported that Desert Valley Media Group was selling its Phoenix radio stations — Rhythmic

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KFI/Los Angeles Retains Some News Staff

November 8, 2024November 13, 2024 kevincarter 710 WOR, iHeartMedia, WPSD

• UPDATING — Yesterday we reported that KFI 640/Los Angeles had laid off 22 members of its news team, including 24-year

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BREAKING NEWS

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare

• Congrats to Matty Jeff, Director of Content for Townsquare’s Albany, NY group and Brand Manager of Country WGNA (107.7

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DIGITAL

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

• MCA (Music Corporation of America) is proud to announce two key additions to its digital marketing team — Sarah

Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING STREAMING 

Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING STREAMING 

Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

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Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare

• Congrats to Matty Jeff, Director of Content for Townsquare’s Albany, NY group and Brand Manager of Country WGNA (107.7

Norfolk’s Vibe Enhanced By Charles Black
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION URBAN AC 

Norfolk’s Vibe Enhanced By Charles Black

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Norfolk’s Vibe Enhanced By Charles Black
Executive Action: Guarasi Rejoins Pillar Media
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious SALES STREAMING 

Executive Action: Guarasi Rejoins Pillar Media

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Guarasi Rejoins Pillar Media

LABEL LOVE

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
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Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION 

CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

PROGRAMMING

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor
The VerStandig Programming Dept.
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

The VerStandig Programming Dept.

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The VerStandig Programming Dept.
Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

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