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Leslie Fram Launches FEMco Consultancy

April 28, 2025April 29, 2025 kevincarter FEMco

• Acclaimed music executive and award-winning artist advocate Leslie Fram has officially launched her new business venture — FEMco (Fram

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SummitMedia Undergoes A Reduction In Force

April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 kevincarter SummitMedia

• Corporate restructuring and that dreaded term “Reduction In Force” (RIF) has now affected SummitMedia, where RAMP hears as many

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New MCA Consolidates, Realigns, Reduces

April 25, 2025April 27, 2025 kevincarter MCA

• This week, Universal Music Group Nashville rebranded as Music Corporation of America (MCA). Apparently that was Step 1 —

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Cumulus Houston Launches Nash Icon 104.1

April 24, 2025 kevincarter KRBE, NASH Icon

• Cumulus Houston has flipped KRBE-HD2 to Nash Icon 104.1, now playing the most iconic Country music from the ’80s,

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UMGN Rebrands As Music Corporation of America

April 24, 2025April 25, 2025 kevincarter MCA, Music Corporation Of America, UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has undergone an “evolution,” rebranding as Music Corporation of America (MCA), under the leadership of

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Curb Promotion Pro Earns Promotion

April 23, 2025 kevincarter Curb Records

• Curb Records is thrilled to announce the elevation of Allyson Gelnett (Massey) from Director of Promotion to National Director

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Bennett Joins Black River As VP/Label Services

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment is proud to announce the official appointment of LeAnn Bennett as Vice President, Label Services. In

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Spivey Upped To PD, KNIX/Phoenix

April 23, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KNIX

• iHeartMedia has elevated Reid Spivey to Program Director of Country KNIX/Phoenix, effective immediately. The move makes sense, as Spivey

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Jesse & Anna Wake Up Cincy & St. Louis

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WIL-FM

• Hubbard Radio Country 92.3 WIL/St. Louis takes advantage of air talent resources already in the family, welcoming the team

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Remembering Atlanta’s ‘Cadillac Jack’

April 22, 2025May 1, 2025 kevincarter

• We were saddened to learn that former longtime Atlanta radio personality William “Cadillac Jack” Choate, who spent more than

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BREAKING NEWS

Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80
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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

• Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and

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CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
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CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

• College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) is pleased to announce the national finalists in the 2026 CBI National Student Production Awards.

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80
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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

• Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
AWARDS CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
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Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

PROGRAMMING

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
AWARDS CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
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Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

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