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Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 kevincarter Media Institute

• Richard E. Wiley, who has chaired The Media Institute‘s Board of Trustees with distinction for more than 30 years,

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NYSBA Seeks New President

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 kevincarter NYSBA

• After 15 years at the helm of the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA), President David Donovan announced he

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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Warner Records

• Sara Holmes has been elevated to Vice President, Promotion & Artist Services at Warner Records, reporting to Josh Reich,

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026January 8, 2026 kevincarter SonicTrek.ai

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Joey Brooks just experienced what he says is the first-ever layoff of his career, as he exits as SVP

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Katie Sommers Comes Home To WFLZ

January 6, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WFLZ

• Proving that you can go home again… three months after she was caught up in a round of iHeartMedia

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Portland’s Bull Launching Local Morning Show

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, KUPL

• Connoisseur Media Country KUPL (98.7 The Bull)/Portland just completed the construction of a brand-new, locally focused morning show, set

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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 kevincarter Amaturo Sonoma Media Group

• Sending our best wishes to Jim Murphy, VP of Programming & Operations at Amaturo Sonoma Media Group in Santa

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Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBGG

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBGG (Big 105.9)/Miami has signed a new long-term agreement with legendary South Florida morning host Paul

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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the appointment of James Steven as Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, effective

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

• HYBE AMERICA announced that Scott Borchetta is departing the company. HYBE will retain assets, the distribution deal, the publishing

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Audacy Stations Exude Excellence
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Audacy Stations Exude Excellence

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
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WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

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