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Michaels Upped To OM Of Cumulus Shreveport

July 29, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has promoted Jay Michaels to Operations Manager of the company’s five radio stations in Shreveport, LA. He will

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Centore Dons Multiple ATL APD Hats

July 22, 2019 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WSB-FM

• Cox Media Group Atlanta has named Chris Centore to the newly created position of Assistant Program Director for AC WSB-FM

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WALR Adds Moore Star Power

July 16, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WALR

• Cox Media Group Urban AC WALR (Kiss 104.1)/Atlanta welcomes a new addition to The Morning Groove — market vet Sytonnia “Toni”

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Cleveland Now 100% More Rude

July 11, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• Radio One Cleveland welcomes Yonni Rude into the market as the newly named Operations Manager for all of the brands

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Nimene Named SVP/Urban @ Def Jam

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 kevincarter Def Jam

• In a move that will strengthen Def Jam Recordings‘ promotion initiatives across all platforms, industry vet Natina Nimene has been

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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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BREAKING NEWS

Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice
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Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice

• Global Music Rights (GMR), one of four U.S.-based performing rights organizations representing songwriters and composers for the public performance

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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

• ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, filed infringement suits today against four radio groups which operate

Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

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Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LEGAL STREAMING 

Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice

• Global Music Rights (GMR), one of four U.S.-based performing rights organizations representing songwriters and composers for the public performance

Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
Flatow Leaving RIAA And Going Solo
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Flatow Leaving RIAA And Going Solo

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Flatow Leaving RIAA And Going Solo

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Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
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Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
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Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
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Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
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Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
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10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

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KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
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KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
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VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
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Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
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Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
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NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

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