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Cromwell Nashville Rewards Its Ace

June 20, 2023 kevincarter Cromwell Media

• Cromwell Media Nashville Production Manager Dennis “Ace” Swartz has been upgraded to Creative Services Director for the Nashville group,

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Atticus Elevated At Cromwell Nashville

June 7, 2023 kevincarter Cromwell Media, WBUZ

• Congrats are in order for Crate “Atticus” Morat, PD/Brand Manager of Cromwell Active Rock WBUZ (102.9 The Buzz), “Nashville’s

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Better Noise Elevates Kovac, Waite & Kline

May 19, 2023 kevincarter Better Noise Music

• Better Noise Music (BNM) — the leading global rock independent music label founded in 2006 by Allen Kovac announces

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Fort Named GM, Cromwell Nashville

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023 kevincarter Cromwell Media

• Cromwell Media Nashville Director of Sales Shawn Fort has been promoted to General Manager, effective June 15. He will

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Put A Sock On The Rock

May 16, 2023 kevincarter CKGE, Durham Radio

• Durham Radio Active Rock CKGE (94.9 The Rock)/Toronto has wisely availed itself of the unique talents of famous Canadian

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Elektra Elevates Brown, Robinson & Minardi

May 11, 2023May 12, 2023 kevincarter Elektra Entertainment

• Elektra Entertainment announced a trio of executive upgrades: Effective immediately, Chris Brown has been upped to EVP, Elektra Entertainment

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Remembering Mary Turner

May 9, 2023May 11, 2023 kevincarter

• Details are still incomplete, but late last night we received word that legendary air personality Mary Turner, best known

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Veteran Programmer Paul Boris Passes At 43

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 kevincarter Results Radio

• Results Radio, LLC sadly informs our industry that Paul Boris suffered a medical emergency and passed away suddenly and

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Hanson Means Business Leaving Radio

April 29, 2023May 1, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Troy Hanson

• RAMP has confirmed that 30-year radio exec Troy Hanson has resigned his multi-purpose role with Cumulus — Corporate VP

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Rock 103.3 Reaches More Than The Beaches

April 25, 2023 kevincarter Rock 103.3, Sun Broadcasting

• Sun Broadcasting Active Rock outlet Rock 103.3 (WHEL-HD2)/Ft. Myers, FL has seriously expanded its broadcast footprint in southern Lee

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BREAKING NEWS

Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

• HYBE AMERICA announced that Scott Borchetta is departing the company. HYBE will retain assets, the distribution deal, the publishing

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Audacy Stations Exude Excellence
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Audacy Stations Exude Excellence

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
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WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
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Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

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