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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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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

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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ADULT HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TOP 40 

Windisch New GSM Of SummitMedia Springfield

November 3, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia

• Paul Windisch has been named General Sales Manager for SummitMedia’s Springfield, MO radio group — News-Talk KSGF, Adult Hits

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BREAKING NEWS

A Toast, To Jack Daniel
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel

• Beasley Media Group announced that Charlotte radio royalty Jack Daniel, PD/midday personality at Classic Hits WKQC (K104.7), will retire

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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LATEST POSTS

Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs

September 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs

• Marker Broadcasting Palm Springs announced that Chase Martinez has been elevated to the dual role of PD/MD for Rhythmic

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

LABEL LOVE

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

PROGRAMMING

Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs

September 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs
Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
A Toast, To Jack Daniel
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel
Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Hannity Hits The Big 2-5

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

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