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HITS 95.7/Denver Adds JR In Afternoons

November 5, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KPTT

• iHeartMedia Top 40 KPTT (HITS 95.7)/Denver welcomes format pro JR as the station’s new afternoon drive personality, effective November 8.

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Radio One Columbus ‘Nailz’ Down Marc Dixon

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One, WCKX

• Radio One has acquired the talents of Marc “Nailz” Dixon as APD and midday personality for WCKX (Power 107.5/106.3)/Columbus,

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Exec Team Named For ’22 CMT Music Awards

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 kevincarter CMT

• CMT today revealed its executive team responsible for the 2022 CMT Music Awards — (l-r): Margaret Comeaux (CMT), John Hamlin (Switched

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Ortmeier Upped To SVP/Streaming, UMG Nashville

November 5, 2021November 5, 2021 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has elevated Annie Ortmeier to SVP, President, Streaming Marketing, overseeing the company’s streaming department. Ortmeier

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CHRISTMAS Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Get Your Top-Testing Christmas Songs!

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 kevincarter MRC Data, P1 Media Group

• Just in time for the “All-Christmas” format flips, P1 Media Group and BDSradio just released their annual list of

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Own Some Authentic Rock History

November 4, 2021 kevincarter John Gorman, WMMS

• Cleveland radio icon John Gorman recently cut a deal with Backstage Auctions to sell his extensive collection of rock

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ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

‘The Show’ Goes On At Rock 105.3

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KIOZ

• iHeartMedia has inked a sweet contract extension with “The Show,” enabling them to stick around for five more years

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A&R Upgrades At Warner Music Nashville

November 4, 2021 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• Warner Music Nashville has fortified its commitment to A&R with three promotions across the A&R department — representing such

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Consultants COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Kenny Jay Joins Albright & O’Malley & Brenner

November 4, 2021 kevincarter Albright & O'Malley & Brenner

• Longtime Country programmer, record label exec and consultant Kenny Jay has joined Albright & O’Malley & Brenner (A&O&B) as

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News Involving Emmis, Etc.

November 3, 2021 kevincarter Emmis, Jeff Smulyan

• Emmis Founder Jeff Smulyan, former owner of the Seattle Mariners and creator of the nation’s all-sports radio format with

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BREAKING NEWS

Bert Weiss Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Bert Weiss Announces Retirement

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bert Weiss Announces Retirement

• In a surprising turn of events, Bert Weiss announced that, after 25 years on air, he will will retire

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DIGITAL

Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

• Audioboom, the leading global podcast company, announced the appointment of Craig Eastwood as Vice President, International. Eastwood (left) most

Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
Skyview Executive Action
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Skyview Executive Action

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Executive Action
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
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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Mays Named OM, Connoisseur Suburban Chicago
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mays Named OM, Connoisseur Suburban Chicago

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mays Named OM, Connoisseur Suburban Chicago

• Connoisseur Media proudly announces the addition of Gordon Mays as Operations Manager of its recently acquired suburban Chicago cluster

Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC

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Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Chair/CEO Sylvia Rhone Stepping Down
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!

PROGRAMMING

Mays Named OM, Connoisseur Suburban Chicago
ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Mays Named OM, Connoisseur Suburban Chicago

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mays Named OM, Connoisseur Suburban Chicago
Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare AM Anchor Opening At WTOP/DC
Bert Weiss Announces Retirement
BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Bert Weiss Announces Retirement

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bert Weiss Announces Retirement
Skyview Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Skyview Executive Action

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Executive Action
Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Spatz To Succeed Slats At WNCX

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