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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Gorman’s oWow Signing Off… For Now

September 23, 2020 kevincarter COVID-19, oWow

• The unprecedented financial damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has done severe — and in some cases irreparable —

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES Satellite Radio 

SiriusXM CEO Jim Meyer Will Retire

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Some major changes are afoot at the executive level of SiriusXM, starting with the announcement that Chief Executive Officer,

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Report

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released its mid-year 2020 report showing growth in paid subscription streaming

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Chin Segues From iHeartMedia To WMG

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) welcomes Kareem Chin as Senior Vice President, Head of Investor Relations. Chin joins WMG from

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Walmart Joins Microsoft In TikTok Push

August 27, 2020August 30, 2020 kevincarter Microsoft, TikTok, Walmart

• Suddenly there’s an unlikely new player jumping into the already crowded field with the intention of acquiring massively popular

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$600 Mil Buys Concord Serious Expansion

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 kevincarter Concord Music

• After receiving first-time corporate credit ratings of B1 and B+ from Moody’s and S&P last month, Concord announce that

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Broadcasters Foundation Needs Our Help

August 11, 2020 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation

• Due to ongoing complications from the COVID-19 pandemic, The Broadcasters Foundation of America has cancelled its Celebrity Golf Tournament

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Recording Academy Supports HITS Act

August 2, 2020 kevincarter Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® has joined Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) and Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) to announce the Help

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House Majority Opposes Performance Royalties

July 31, 2020August 3, 2020 kevincarter Local Radio Freedom Act

• A bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives now supports the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) after 12

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MLC Names Three New Execs

July 31, 2020 kevincarter The MLC

• The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) announced several new executive hires who will help lead the company’s finance, public

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BREAKING NEWS

Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

• Widely respected music executive Gregg Nadel has been elevated to the newly created central role of President of A&R

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

• Merlin, the digital rights agency for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, announced the appointment of Charlie Lexton

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

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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
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

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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

• Widely respected music executive Gregg Nadel has been elevated to the newly created central role of President of A&R

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

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

PROGRAMMING

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
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.
Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

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