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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025October 15, 2025 kevincarter D'Angelo

• D’Angelo, the legendary and elusive R&B singer who helped pioneer the musical genre known as “Neo-Soul,” died Tuesday after

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‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WWPR

• iHeartMedia’s WWPR (Power 105.1)/New York announced the lineup for its upcoming holiday show, Power Sessions, happening Saturday, Dec. 13

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Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy

October 10, 2025October 11, 2025 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• Urban One, Inc. announced key leadership appointments within its Audio Division, reinforcing the company’s commitment to strong market leadership,

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Programming Upgrades At Radio One

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• Urban One Inc.’s Radio One announced a series of strategic leadership appointments across several major markets, reinforcing the company’s

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HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

October 6, 2025December 15, 2025 kevincarter Hot 97, Mediaco

• Hip Hop culture just got bigger — MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York, the epicenter of hip hop is expanding

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Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Records

• Capitol Records has named Ian Holder and Tariq Stewart as Senior Vice Presidents of A&R at the label. The

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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Following the recent appointment of Keith Dakin as Senior Vice President of Programming, the newly enlarged Connoisseur Media is

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HOT 97 Realigns… Funk Flex Staying

September 1, 2025September 2, 2025 kevincarter WQHT

• Last Thursday, longtime HOT 97/New York veteran Funkmaster Flex teased/scared his nearly four million followers into thinking that his

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MoJoe Roberts Named SVPP, iHeart Las Vegas

August 19, 2025August 20, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KSNE, KWNR, KYMT

• iHeartMedia has elevated MoJoe Roberts, PD of Country KWNR (95.5 The Bull)/Las Vegas, to Senior Vice President of Programming

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Eason Named SVP/Marketing, Capitol Music Group

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Music Group

• Capitol Music Group announced the elevation of longtime marketing executive Jessica Eason to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Eason’s

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Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue
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Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

• UPDATED 8/9, 4pm PT: The company’s Atlanta cluster was particularly hard hit… “Scorched Earth” is how one market observer

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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms
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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

• SiriusXM has named Jenny Tartikoff as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, effective August 10. Tartikoff will report

Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

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Remembering Peter Katsis
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Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Peter Katsis

• Peter Katsis, founding partner of The Firm, who managed the careers of Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, Backstreet Boys and many

‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
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‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’

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Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement
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Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement

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Remembering Peter Katsis
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Remembering Peter Katsis

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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
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Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
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Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

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‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
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‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
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Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
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UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

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WWWN Gets Down To Business
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WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business
Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue
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Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

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