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Bowie Estate, Warner Music Ink Partnership

September 16, 2021 kevincarter David Bowie, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and the estate of David Bowie have signed a global, career-spanning partnership for Bowie’s recorded

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Report

September 13, 2021September 14, 2021 kevincarter RIAA

• The RIAA has released its 2021 Mid-Year Music Industry Revenue Report, as the industry — and the world —

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Pershing Square Locks Down 10% Of UMG

August 31, 2021 kevincarter Pershing Square Holdings, UMG, Vivendi

• Pershing Square Holdings, which runs the public and private hedges funds managed by billionaire Bill Ackman is now in

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Oak View Group & Spectra To Merge

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 kevincarter Oak View Group, Spectra

• Oak View Group (OVG), a global venue development, advisory, and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industries,

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iHeart Selling Portsmouth, NH HQ

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WERZ, WHEB

• iHeartMedia has put its longtime Portsmouth, NH broadcast facility on the market for $3.67 million. The 13,362 square-foot building

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Madonna, WMG Announce Global Deal

August 16, 2021August 16, 2021 kevincarter Madonna, Maverick, Warner Music Group

• Madonna and Warner Music Group announced a milestone, career-spanning global partnership that includes a new agreement for her entire

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Helping Your Neighbor Is Good Karma

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 kevincarter ESPN Cleveland, WKNR

• For the second year, Good Karma Brands’ WKNR (ESPN Cleveland) has teamed up with KeyBank and the Cleveland Cavaliers

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Vivendi Sells 7.1% Of UMG To Pershing Square

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 kevincarter Pershing Square Holdings, UMG

• Vivendi, the parent company of Universal Music Group, has sold 7.1 percent of UMG’s share capital to Pershing Square

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Fuhr Makes Sure KGAY Stays Gay

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 kevincarter KGAY

• On Christmas Day 2018, radio veteran Brad Fuhr helped launch KGAY 106.5/Palm Springs, serving California’s Coachella Valley, home to

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Nexstar Names Gliha EVP/CFO

July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 kevincarter Nexstar Media Group

• Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that Lee Ann Gliha has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,

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BREAKING NEWS

Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
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Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville

• In the latest move in the expansion of the Warner Records Group, Cris Lacy has been named Chair &

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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

• MCA is proud to announce the promotions of Tatiana Angulo to Vice President, Streaming, and Taylor Viegut to Vice

St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
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McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

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The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.

• Vox AM/FM Top 40 WXXX (95 Triple X)/Burlington, VT promotes from within and elevates midday personality Izzy Mitchell to

Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
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Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

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Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
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Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

PROGRAMMING

The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.
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The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.
Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
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Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
It’s A Wrap For Reynolds
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It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on It’s A Wrap For Reynolds
Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier
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Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier
iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years
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WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years

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