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Saturn Promoted To Pres. of Caroline

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 kevincarter Capitol Music Group, Caroline, Harvest Records

• Jacqueline Saturn has been promoted to President of Caroline – the Independent Distribution & Label Services arm of Capitol Music Group

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Remembering Blakeley Tuggle

September 3, 2018 kevincarter

• Blakeley Davell Tuggle, best known for his lengthy and influential tenure at the late, great WHYT/Detroit, died in Detroit

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Radio Show Update

September 3, 2018 kevincarter FCC, Radio Show

• FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly will headline a session snappily titled “FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly Discusses Radio Policy” on Thursday, September

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Jay Taylor: Free Agent

September 3, 2018September 4, 2018 kevincarter

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer Jay Taylor has exited his 12-year run as PD of RadiOhio Sports-Talk WBNS (97.1

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Holiday Changes @ Adams Radio Tallahassee

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 kevincarter Adams Radio Group

• Adams Radio of Tallahassee used the kick-off to the long holiday weekend to make adjustments on two of its

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Ihander Named PD of KXNT & KXST/Las Vegas

August 31, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• Paul Ihander has been named as Program Director of Entercom News-Talk KXNT-AM and Sports-Talk KXST-AM (CBS Sports Radio 1140)/Las Vegas, effective

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Bakersfield Forecast: Sunny

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia used the beginning of the Labor Day weekend to launch a new AC station in sunny Bakersfield, CA

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Chaos Is Coming!!!!

August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 kevincarter Chris Chaos

• Morning Chaos will soon reign supreme in scenic Morgantown, WV, starting Tuesday, Sept. 4, as our pal Chris Chaos

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New York City Salutes Ambassador Yee

August 30, 2018 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Premiere Networks

• The New York Public Library (NYPL) announced that Angela Yee, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club has been named

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Radio To The Rescue Once Again

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 kevincarter Scripps

• News-Talk WTMJ and WKTI (94.5 KTI Country)/Milwaukee have initiated “Wisconsin Strong — Storm Relief,” a fundraiser to benefit the victims of

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BREAKING NEWS

UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced Wednesday it would sell off half of its equity stake in Spotify and double

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Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord

• Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has acquired the assets of Los Angeles-based Mothership Music Publishing. The acquisition

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced Wednesday it would sell off half of its equity stake in Spotify and double

Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BMG & Concord Announce Merger
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BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PODCASTING STREAMING 

Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….
Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles
WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
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WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’
Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Webb Upped To PD of KABC & KSFO
Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Yup, Rich Shertenlieb Joins WEEI/Boston
iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PODCASTING PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

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