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Wayno Named VP/A&R @ Asylum

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 kevincarter Asylum Records, Warner Music Group

• Wayne “Wayno” Clark has joined Asylum Records, Warner Music Group’s indie-spirited, streaming-focused imprint, as Vice President, A&R. In this role,

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WCDX Inks DJ Sir RJ

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, WCDX

• Radio One Richmond is proud to announce that market vet DJ Sir RJ has joined the night show on Urban WCDX

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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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Detroit Wakes Up With Morning Hustle

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One, WGPR

• Radio One Urban WGPR (Hot 107.5)/Detroit announced its new morning show — The Morning Hustle comes to the Motor City starting

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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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DJ Amen Named MD of REAL 92.3/L.A.

June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KRRL

• iHeartMedia announced that DJ Amen has been named Music Director of Urban KRRL (REAL 92.3)/Los Angeles. In his new position,