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Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Local Radio Networks, PickleJar

• Texas-based PickleJar Entertainment Group announced a new strategic broadcast partnership with Local Radio Networks (LRN) to serve as the

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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 kevincarter MCA

• MCA is proud to announce the promotions of Tatiana Angulo to Vice President, Streaming, and Taylor Viegut to Vice

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Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 kevincarter Warner Records Nashville

• In the latest move in the expansion of the Warner Records Group, Cris Lacy has been named Chair &

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Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 kevincarter KZPK, Leighton Media

• In the wake of JD Greene‘s recent departure as VP of Programming with Leighton Media to his new OM

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Beasley Las Vegas Touches That Dial

November 6, 2025 kevincarter KCYE, KKLZ, KVGS

• Beasley Media Group has been busier than usual of late in its Las Vegas cluster — with Country KCYE

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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 kevincarter BBR Music Group, BMG

• BBR Music Group/BMG expands its North America A&R team with the elevation of three existing staffers and addition of

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Las Vegas Swapping Totally Legal

November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, KCYE, KVGS

• Beasley Media Group Las Vegas announced that KCYE (107.9 Coyote Country) and Hot AC KVGS (102.7 VGS) will swap

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Palm Springs Looks Good In Violette

November 2, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KDES

• Connoisseur Media continues to build its momentum across major markets and has named Todd Violette as Operations Manager for

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Successful Succession At Arizona Lotus

November 2, 2025 kevincarter Arizona Lotus

• Following the recent announcement of the imminent retirement of Debbie Wagner, longtime General Manager of Arizona Lotus Corporation in

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Burtscher Elevated At Audacy Country

November 1, 2025November 2, 2025 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy announced that Andrea Burtscher, Director of Country Promotions & Experiences, has been promoted to Nashville Operations Manager. In

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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards which will air from Dolby Theatre

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher

LABEL LOVE

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

PROGRAMMING

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
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Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

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