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Cumulus Board Rejects Warshaw Buyout Bid

May 4, 2022 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Cumulus Media

• Last month a consortium led by Jeff Warshaw, Founder & CEO of Connoisseur Media submitted an offer to acquire

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Surging BMG Re-Ups Scherer & Loba

May 3, 2022May 3, 2022 kevincarter BMG, BMG Nashville

• BMG announced it has re-upped its two U.S. repertoire leads — Los Angeles-based Thomas Scherer (left), President, Repertoire &

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UMG Looks Forward To Long Weeknd

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 kevincarter Republic Records, The Weeknd, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced an expansive, long-term partnership with The Weeknd, one of the most commercially successful and

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Done Deal: Musk Buying Twitter

April 25, 2022April 26, 2022 kevincarter

• The world’s richest person, Elon Musk has been successful in his relentless quest to buy Twitter. In a formal

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Murley Upped To CRO, Beasley Media Group

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group announces Tina Murley has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer, now responsible for overseeing all revenue

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RIAA & IPR Center Keep Battling Pirates

April 21, 2022 kevincarter

• The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced a

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Warshaw Offers $1.2 Billion To Buy Cumulus

April 14, 2022April 15, 2022 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Cumulus Media

• UPDATED: Reuters reports that a consortium led by Jeff Warshaw, Founder & CEO of Connoisseur Media has made an

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It’s Now Or Never: UMPG Administers Elvis

April 12, 2022April 13, 2022 kevincarter Universal Music Publishing

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, announced an exclusive

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BMG Extends With Harrison Estate, Dark Horse

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 kevincarter

• BMG has entered into a global publishing agreement with the George Harrison Estate to administer the Harrisongs catalog, which

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Savitzky Named VP/Finance, N. America, WCM

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• Jen (Stearns) Savitzky has been appointed VP of Finance, North America for Warner Chappell Music (WCM). In this new

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BREAKING NEWS

Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance
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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

• Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA and Salem Radio Network syndicated host and podcaster

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

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CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career

• Colorado Public Radio announced longtime Morning Edition host Mike Lamp will retire Friday, Sept. 12, closing out a remarkable

NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
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NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance
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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

PROGRAMMING

NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
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NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets
Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
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NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
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The [Pillar] Programming Dept.

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

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