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Jay Cruze Joins Big Machine Records

February 9, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Records

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, announced the hire of radio and records veteran Jay Cruze

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Promo Pros On The Loose

February 7, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• As UMG/Nashville restructures and consolidates its promotion staff from five to four per label, RAMP has confirmed the departures

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CRS Introduces ‘New Faces’ Hosts

February 7, 2023 kevincarter CRS 2023

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announced the names of the four hosts who will lead the highly anticipated 2023 New

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus Features Your Music First

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media just launched a new audio series, Your Music First, as a vehicle for current-based radio stations to

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Shawn Parr’s Gone ‘Backstage Country’

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 kevincarter Key Networks

• Beasley Media Group and Key Networks have joined forces to launch Shawn Parr‘s new Country radio show, Shawn Parr’s

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Johnson Circles Back To Pensacola

February 5, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WXBM

• Proving the old adage that yes, you can go home again, RAMP has confirmed that, after a 16-month side-trip

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Townsquare Media Is Hiring!

February 1, 2023 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare is looking for talented pros — Check out these two opportunities: 1) Sioux Falls, SD is one of

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Pitts Named Digital PD, Beasley Philly

February 1, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group has named Rachel Pitts as Digital Program Director of the company’s Philadelphia group — Country WXTU,

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Basden Named Pres., Sandbox Entertainment

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 kevincarter Sandbox Entertainment

• Respected Nashville PR pro Jake Basden, who spent the past dozen years with Big Machine Label Group as SVP

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Clewett Tapped As DOS, Bonneville Denver

January 30, 2023 kevincarter Bonneville Denver

• Bonneville Denver announced the appointment of Jeff Clewett as Director of Sales. Clewett earns the promotion and transfer from

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‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
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‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

• The end of a vitally important era in Detroit Rock radio is headed for the finish line, as iHeartMedia

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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

• Bonneville International is proud to announce the promotion of Crista St. John from General Sales Manager to Director of

iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
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McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Inked To Advise Zeno Media
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

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Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier

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

St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
Farrell Named VP/MM, CMG Miami
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Farrell Named VP/MM, CMG Miami

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Farrell Named VP/MM, CMG Miami

LABEL LOVE

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
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Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

PROGRAMMING

Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier
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Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Just Got Busier
iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership
WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKRZ & Walker Mutually Mark 45 Years
WRNR: Back & Badass!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WRNR: Back & Badass!

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WRNR: Back & Badass!
‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
ACTIVE ROCK BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC ROCK Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Doc Of Rock’ To Step Down After 50 Years
Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page
ADULT HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page

November 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kitty Kinnin Turns The Page

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