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McNiece Named DOS @ Radio One Indy

July 10, 2019 kevincarter Radio One

• Radio One Indianapolis has hired Denene McNiece as its new Director of Sales. McNiece is already well acquainted with the market,

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Williams To Afternoons @ Classix Philly

July 7, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, WPPZ

• Radio One Philadelphia announced that market vet Dyana Williams will host a new afternoon drive show on Urban Oldies WPPZ

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Emmis Forms Mediaco, Spins WBLS, WHQT/NY

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter Emmis, Mediaco

• Emmis Communications Corporation announced it has signed an agreement with New York investment firm Standard General to form a

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Smiley To Succeed Joyner

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 kevincarter Rickey Smiley, Tom Joyner

• Rumors become reality, as Tom Joyner formally introduced Rickey Smiley as his successor, as he prepares to retire as host

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Cumulus Makes A Smoov Move

June 27, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WQQK

• Cumulus Media has promoted veteran radio programming pro Kenny Smoov to Vice President, Urban Formats. In his new role, Smoov

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Sanders Named PD of WMXD/Detroit

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMXD

• Cheron Sanders has been elevated to the PD chair at iHeartMedia Urban AC WMXD (Mix 92.3)/Detroit. She was most

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Muhammad Named OM of KJLH/L.A.

June 21, 2019June 23, 2019 kevincarter KJLH

• Taxi Productions’ Urban AC KJLH/Los Angeles has named veteran programmer Jamillah Muhammad as Operations Manager of the Stevie Wonder-owned station, reporting to

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Beasley Gets Jammin’ In Vegas

June 17, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group Las Vegas

• The Beasley braintrust got busy at midnight in Las Vegas last night, flipping Rhythmic Oldies KOAS (Old School 105.7)

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Kelly Mac Named PD of KTCX/Beaumont

June 13, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KTCX

• Cumulus Media welcomes major market veteran Kelly Mac into the family as the new Program Director of Urban AC KTCX

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Beasley Buying WDMK/Detroit From Urban One

June 10, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, Radio One, Urban One

• Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Urban AC WDMK (105.9 Kiss FM)/Detroit and three

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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

• Just days after their morning show was abruptly dropped from MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York after 13 years, Ebro

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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

• Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift commands The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) Year-End list of 2025 certifications. With her

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston
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Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

December 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Judy Lakin Named DOS, Radio One Houston

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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

• Just days after their morning show was abruptly dropped from MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York after 13 years, Ebro

Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts
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Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts
Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF
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Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF

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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records
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Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records

PROGRAMMING

Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts
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Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts
Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Collins Elevated To Exec. Director, LABF
Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
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Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg

December 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Set Your GPS For Harrisonburg
Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
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Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wanna Wake Up In Baltimore?
NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN 

NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

December 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYC Exits: Ebro, Ed Lover, Miss Jones

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