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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Radio Royalty Fading Into The Distance

March 12, 2024 kevincarter NAB

• The unwelcome concept of music radio stations having to pay performance royalties has taken a major step back from

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Kelly & Kawejsza Executively Elevated At ICLG

March 8, 2024March 11, 2024 kevincarter ICLG

• Gary Kelly and Jason Kawejsza have been elevated to primary positions at the newly created Interscope Capitol Labels Group

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Berman & Lee Elevated Atop The New ICLG

March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 kevincarter ICLG

• Steve Berman and Annie Lee have been elevated to primary positions within the Office of Chairman at the newly

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Executive Action: Position Music

March 6, 2024 kevincarter Position Music

• Position Music, the independent publisher, record label and management firm distributed by Virgin Music Group, welcomes Jay Moore as

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BFOA Honors Wertlieb & Norville

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 kevincarter

• Nearly 300 radio and television executives and celebrities gathered at the famed Plaza Hotel in New York City on

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Iconic Inks Bryan Ferry

March 5, 2024 kevincarter Iconic Artists Group

• Bryan Ferry has entered into a partnership with Irving Azoff‘s Iconic Artists Group to develop and expand his musical

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Cumulus Whips Out The ‘Poison Pill’

February 22, 2024February 23, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• In a move designed to avoid a possible hostile takeover, Cumulus Media Inc. announced that its Board of Directors

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Court Approves Audacy Reorganization

February 20, 2024February 21, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy, Inc., announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved the Company’s

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Atlantic Elevates Bellarosa To General Counsel

February 20, 2024 kevincarter

• Respected music attorney Erica Bellarosa has been promoted to Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel for Atlantic Records.

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Taylor Donates $100K To Lopez-Galvan Fund

February 16, 2024February 19, 2024 kevincarter KKFI, Taylor Swift

• UPDATED: A GoFundMe page established to benefit the family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, the Kansas City radio host and mother

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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KLOS Rocks A New St. Jude Record
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KLOS Rocks A New St. Jude Record

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KLOS Rocks A New St. Jude Record

• Meruelo Media’s mighty 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles held its 9th annual St. Jude Radiothon on Dec. 11 & 12, with

Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
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Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

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Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
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Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
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Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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