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Lady Jade Exits ‘DeDe In The Morning’

August 25, 2022August 26, 2022 kevincarter DeDe McGuire, KKDA

• There has been a major morning show change in Dallas-Ft. Worth — and nationally, for that matter, as Lady

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ALT 103.3 Expands, Rebrands As Indy 103.3

August 25, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WOLT

• iHeartMedia Alternative WOLT (ALT 103.3)/Indianapolis has expanded its music library and rebranded as Indy 103.3, “Alternative from the ’90s

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Meder Named VP/MM, CMG Tampa Bay

August 25, 2022August 28, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group Tampa

• Cox Media Group keeps it in the family and announces that Jason Meder, VP/Market Manager of CMG Radio in

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Hardee New Reg. Brand Mgr. Of Rochester’s Buzz

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WBZA

• Audacy has promoted Dan Hardee to Regional Brand Manager of Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester, NY. Hardee will

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Hazel To Host ‘Morning Edition’ On KRCC

August 25, 2022 kevincarter Colorado Public Radio, KRCC

• Colorado Public Radio’s KRCC/Colorado Springs, CO has named Jess Hazel as the new local host of Morning Edition, starting

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Darnell Annexes iHeartMedia Riverside

August 25, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KGGI

• iHeartMedia’s Pacific Area President Steve Darnell has added Area President duties for the Riverside market to his portfolio of

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McGuinn Returns To WXPN/Philly As APD

August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 kevincarter WXPN

• WXPN/Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania’s member-supported, public radio station welcomes Jim McGuinn back into the family after 13 years

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Paris Nicole Exits Radio One Philly

August 24, 2022 kevincarter Radio One, WRNB

• Late Wednesday night we were informed that, after 12 years with Urban One/Radio One, Paris Nicole has exited Radio

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Padres, 97.3 The Fan Re-Up For Five Years

August 24, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KWFN

• Audacy and the San Diego Padres announced a five-year extension to their broadcast partnership agreement, keeping KWFN (97.3 The

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BIG 100 Running Into Overtime

August 24, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBIG

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBIG (BIG 100)/Washington D.C. announced the launch of a new weekly show — Overtime with Coach

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FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LEGAL 

FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception

• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states have sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster for tacitly coordinating with brokers

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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
CONCERTS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL PUBLIC SERVICE 

NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

• In response to the FTC’s legal action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Marijus Briedis, Chief Technology Officer at leading

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
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Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music

September 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President
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iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President
WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates
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WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates

September 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates

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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
CONCERTS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL PUBLIC SERVICE 

NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

• In response to the FTC’s legal action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Marijus Briedis, Chief Technology Officer at leading

CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LEGAL 

FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception

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Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING URBAN 

Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records
Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra
Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
Music Industry Pros Reunited!
CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING REUNIONS 

Music Industry Pros Reunited!

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Pros Reunited!
RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

PROGRAMMING

CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
CBA Announces Inaugural HOF Class
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CBA Announces Inaugural HOF Class

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CBA Announces Inaugural HOF Class
WLUM Loudly Going Out In Style
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING REUNIONS STREAMING 

WLUM Loudly Going Out In Style

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WLUM Loudly Going Out In Style
All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move
Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years
ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years
Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

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