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Levine & blackbear Sign With ASCAP

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 kevincarter ASCAP

• Two of today’s foremost hitmakers, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and singer, songwriter and producer blackbear, have signed with ASCAP.

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Warner Music Asia Names Co-Presidents

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 kevincarter Warner Music Asia, Warner Music Group

• Chris Gobalakrishna and Jonathan Serbin have been named as the new Co-Presidents of Warner Music Asia. They will both

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Rusty Walker Scholarship Deadline!

November 1, 2021 kevincarter CRS 2022

• This Friday, Nov. 5 marks the deadline to apply for the Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) Rusty Walker Scholarship program,

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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Song Lyrics Can Work Miracles

October 27, 2021 kevincarter Julien's, Music Health Alliance

• Julien’s Auctions and Music Health Alliance are proud to present their second annual “Handwritten Lyrics Auction,” featuring a spectacular

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Bonneville Debuts New Executive Structure

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 kevincarter Bonneville

• Bonneville International announced several significant executive promotions as part of a strategic focus on growth. Bonneville President Darrell Brown (left)

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Audacy Acquires WideOrbit’s Streaming Tech

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, WideOrbit

• Audacy, Inc. announced the acquisition of an exclusive, perpetual license to WideOrbit‘s digital audio streaming technology and the related

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Liberty Media Sells iHeartMedia Stake

October 19, 2021October 20, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Liberty Media

• John Malone‘s Liberty Media is exiting the terrestrial radio business, selling its entire stake in iHeartMedia. According to an

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LiveOne Acquires Gramophone Media

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 kevincarter Gramophone Media, LiveOne

• LiveOne, the owner of LiveXLive, PodcastOne, Slacker Radio, React Presents and Custom Personalization Solutions, announced that it has completed

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Blackstone, Hipgnosis Put $$ Where Music Is

October 12, 2021 kevincarter Blackstone, Hipgnosis

• Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and Hipgnosis Song Management Ltd. (HSM) announced a new partnership, backed by

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BMG Acquires Tina Turner’s Portfolio

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 kevincarter BMG, Tina Turner

• BMG is proud to announce it has acquired an extensive portfolio of rights from the legendary Tina Turner. Working

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

• Lots of moving parts as iHeartMedia restructures its Markets Group. Ann Marie Licata, who was recently named as President

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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

• WOW Radio CT is thrilled to announce that longtime radio pros Brian Smith and Pam Landry are the winners

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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Moneyball: Classic Hits/Classic Rock P1 Deep Dive

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: Classic Hits/Classic Rock P1 Deep Dive

• Last week we shared a deep dive into findings concerning Country radio P1s from the latest NuVoodoo national study,

Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

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MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

PROGRAMMING

Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
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UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

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