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Taylor Swift Signs With UMPG

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 kevincarter Taylor Swift, UMPG

• Taylor Swift has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). Swift’s previous deal with Sony/ATV

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

Radio Digital Revenue Breaks $1B Barrier

February 5, 2020 kevincarter Borrell Associates, RAB

• Radio’s digital ad revenue blasted through the billion-dollar plateau for the first time, now accounting for 10% of total

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

FGL’s Big Loud Separation

February 3, 2020 kevincarter Big Loud, Florida Georgia Line

• Florida Georgia Line and managers Seth England and Kevin “Chief” Zaruk of Big Loud have amicably parted ways after a record-breaking

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Executive Action, CFO Sector

January 20, 2020 kevincarter Media Financial Management

• Marie Tedesco, Chief Financial Officer for Beasley Media Group, Kent Nate, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Cumulus EVP/CFO Abbot To Exit

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that John Abbot, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will leave the Company at

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Saban Inks Alliance With UMG, Caroline

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 kevincarter Saban Music Group, UMG

• Saban Music Group (SMG), a music company backed by worldwide entertainment industry pioneer Haim Saban, announces a global distribution

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Nielsen Set To Split: Global Media, Global Connect

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 kevincarter Nielsen

• Nielsen Holdings plc announced its plan to spin-off the company’s Global Connect business, creating two independent, publicly traded companies

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Cumulus Names Berju VP of Finance

October 30, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media announces the hire of Robert Berju as VP of Finance and Strategy. In this newly created position, the

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Tyga Signs With Columbia Records

October 15, 2019 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Grammy® Award-nominated multiplatinum hip-hop star Tyga has officially signed with Columbia Records in what is described as a “multi-million dollar

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Mapleton-Stephens Deal Closed

October 9, 2019 kevincarter Mapleton Communications, Stephens Media Group

• Yesterday we received the official word that the $21 million sale of 37 radio stations (and translators) from Mapleton

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BREAKING NEWS

Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
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Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

• After what can best be described as a “cup of coffee,” Lee Harris is out at Red Apple Media

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

• As Shamrock Classic Rock WZBA (100.7 The Bay)/Baltimore signed off at midnight as its sale to K-LOVE, Inc. became

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Adds Muirfield To Partnership
Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
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Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Disney+ + Hulu + Six iHeartPodcasts
WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast
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WTOP Announces ‘Reimagined’ Top News Podcast

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

• Independent publishing standout Tape Room Music has promoted Caroline Hodson from Director to Vice President, A&R. “Caroline is one

Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
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Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
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HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
Remembering Peter Katsis
CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Peter Katsis

PROGRAMMING

Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
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Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lee Harris Abruptly Exits Red Apple
JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JJ Hale Circles Back To Parkersburg
Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
 Ready To Drive DFW Home?
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 Ready To Drive DFW Home?

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  Ready To Drive DFW Home?
“The Future Of Talent” by Valerie Geller
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

“The Future Of Talent” by Valerie Geller

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on “The Future Of Talent” by Valerie Geller
Cowboys Come To Tulsa On 740 KRMG
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Cowboys Come To Tulsa On 740 KRMG

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cowboys Come To Tulsa On 740 KRMG

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