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Kwon Named CFO At NPR

June 16, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• After an extensive national search, NPR President & CEO John Lansing announced that Daphne Kwon will be NPR’s new

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Twitter Nailed With $250 Mil Copyright Suit

June 14, 2023June 15, 2023 kevincarter NMPA, Twitter

• The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA), acting on behalf of 17 major music publishers, has filed a federal copyright

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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Lopez & Cohen Join BFOA Board

June 14, 2023June 14, 2023 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America has elected Chad Lopez, President of Red Apple Media and 77 WABC/New York, and

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Done Deal: WDRQ/Detroit Sold

June 13, 2023June 14, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ

• It’s official: Christian broadcaster Family Life Radio (FLR) has announced its intent to purchase 93.1 WDRQ/Detroit from Cumulus Media

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CTM Outlander Buys McAnally Publishing

June 8, 2023June 8, 2023 kevincarter CTM Outlander

• CTM Outlander has acquired the publishing catalog of GRAMMY-winning songwriter and producer Shane McAnally along with other works of

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SPANISH-LANGUAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Karol G Signs With Interscope Records

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 kevincarter Interscope Records, Karol G

• Global superstar Karol G has partnered with Interscope Records for her future recordings, reaffirming her long-term relationship with Universal

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Audacy Extends Larkin, Board Changes

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has renewed the contract of EVP/COO Susan Larkin, announced several changes to the company’s board and confirmed the

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BMG CEO Transition Accelerated

May 17, 2023May 18, 2023 kevincarter BMG

• Bertelsmann has accelerated the long-planned change in leadership at the helm of its BMG division, which was announced in

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Audacy Stock Suspended, Faces Delisting

May 16, 2023May 17, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) suspended trading of Audacy shares Tuesday afternoon and will apply to the SEC

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That’s One Sirius-Benz Extension

May 9, 2023 kevincarter Mercedes, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM and Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced a multi-year extension and expansion of their services agreement, under which MBUSA is

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BREAKING NEWS

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
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NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

• NPR announced the appointment of Nadine Zylstra as its new Chief Content Officer. In her new role, Zylstra will

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DIGITAL

Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

• Amplified Voices, the streaming, podcast, and digital media platform powered by Superadio Networks and American Urban Radio Networks (AURN),

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

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NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

• NPR announced the appointment of Nadine Zylstra as its new Chief Content Officer. In her new role, Zylstra will

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

June 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

LABEL LOVE

Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
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10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
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Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

PROGRAMMING

NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
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NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

June 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN 

Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh

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