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Kidd’s Move Opens Afternoons In DC

February 3, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, New Generation Radio

• Jason Kidd has exited the afternoon show on Cumulus Hot AC WRQX (Mix 107.3)/Washington after a three-year run. To answer the

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SiriusXM Closes On Pandora Acquisition

February 1, 2019February 4, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• Sirius XM Holdings Inc. announced that it has formally closed on its acquisition of Pandora Media, Inc. With the

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Afentra Crosses KC Street To Cumulus

February 1, 2019February 1, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has wisely taken advantage of the lengthy and valuable Kansas City market equity possessed by KC Alternative

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The Current Celebrates Black History Month

February 1, 2019January 31, 2019 kevincarter

• For the next 24 hours, Minnesota Public Radio’s KCMP (89.3 The Current)/Minneapolis is doing something pretty awesome to celebrate the

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Anderssen Transfers From O-Town To ATL

January 31, 2019 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Atlanta has named Drew Anderssen as Senior Operations and Program Manager for News-Talk WSB (News 95.5

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Vivero Upped To EVP @ WEA

January 31, 2019February 1, 2019 kevincarter Warner Music Group, WEA

• Elsa Vivero has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Global Digital Account Management at WEA, the global artist and label

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MIW 2019 Mentoring Window Open

January 31, 2019 kevincarter Mentoring and Inspiring Women

• The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group has opened the application process for its 2019 Mildred Carter

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Martinez Named SVP/MM of Entercom Portland

January 31, 2019January 31, 2019 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom Portland, OR has named Kim Martinez as SVP/Market Manager, effective immediately. Martinez is a 20-year industry pro who most recently

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Bethell, Stevens Join TM Studios

January 31, 2019 kevincarter TM Studios

• TM Studios announces the addition of two new executives — Dave Bethell joins as Creative Director/New Business Development and Chris

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Garth All Over CRS 2019!

January 31, 2019January 30, 2019 kevincarter Country Radio Seminar, CRS 2019, Garth Brooks

• The famous Garth Brooks, yes, that six-time CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year, is set to make two high-profile

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FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LEGAL 

FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception

• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states have sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster for tacitly coordinating with brokers

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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

• In response to the FTC’s legal action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Marijus Briedis, Chief Technology Officer at leading

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music

September 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mehta Named Exec. Director, NPR Music
iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President
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iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President

September 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Ups Dee Doers To Area President
WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates
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WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates

September 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WFAN & Jomboy Media Now Teammates

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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action
CONCERTS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL PUBLIC SERVICE 

NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

• In response to the FTC’s legal action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Marijus Briedis, Chief Technology Officer at leading

CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LEGAL 

FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception

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Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
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Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R
Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records
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Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Comes Home To Warner Records
Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlantic Teams Up With Limosa Nostra
Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
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Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
Music Industry Pros Reunited!
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Music Industry Pros Reunited!

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Pros Reunited!
RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

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CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
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CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open

September 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS/Lisa McKay Scholarship Window Open
CBA Announces Inaugural HOF Class
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CBA Announces Inaugural HOF Class

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CBA Announces Inaugural HOF Class
WLUM Loudly Going Out In Style
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING REUNIONS STREAMING 

WLUM Loudly Going Out In Style

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WLUM Loudly Going Out In Style
All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Things Considered, Masters Is The Move
Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years
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Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hampton Roads Rumbles For 30 Years
Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

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