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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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RESEARCH SALES TRANSACTIONS 

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

A Toast, To Jack Daniel
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel

• Beasley Media Group announced that Charlotte radio royalty Jack Daniel, PD/midday personality at Classic Hits WKQC (K104.7), will retire

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DIGITAL

West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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LATEST POSTS

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

• Looks like the end of the road for Flinn Top 40 WHBQ-FM (Q107.5)/Memphis, as the company announced the frequency

West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
A Toast, To Jack Daniel
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel

LABEL LOVE

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing
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WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

PROGRAMMING

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
A Toast, To Jack Daniel
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel
Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Hannity Hits The Big 2-5

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

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