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Big Loud Rock On A Roll

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 kevincarter Big Loud Rock

• Big Loud Rock, the Alternative/Rock imprint of Big Loud Records, announced the appointment of Paul Wright as VP of

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Can You Fill Gunner’s Large Boots?

March 12, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WIVK

• Cumulus Media’s legendary Country 107.7 WIVK/Knoxville has an incredibly rare afternoon drive opening, as Ted “Gunner” Ousley, a 28-year

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New Era For Radio Milwaukee

March 12, 2024 kevincarter 88Nine, HYFIN, Radio Milwaukee

• Radio Milwaukee announces some new programming features, beginning Sunday, March 17, including an expanded partnership with NPR Music to

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Radio Royalty Fading Into The Distance

March 12, 2024 kevincarter NAB

• The unwelcome concept of music radio stations having to pay performance royalties has taken a major step back from

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Daniels Joins Tampa Bay’s 101.5 The Vibe

March 12, 2024March 13, 2024 kevincarter WTBV

• Cox Media Group’s new Tampa Bay Urban AC outlet WTBV (101.5 The Vibe) has tapped market veteran Gordie Daniels

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ICLG Solidifies Executive Leadership

March 12, 2024March 13, 2024 kevincarter ICLG

• Interscope Capitol Labels Group (ICLG) Chairman & CEO John Janick announced the names of 13 longtime executives at Interscope

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UMG East Coast Rebranded As Republic Corps

March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 kevincarter Republic Records

• Universal Music Group’s ambitious restructuring continues — with the West Coast labels recently consolidated under the newly-formed Interscope Capitol

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WTOP’s Kolesar To Be Honored By NAB

March 12, 2024 kevincarter NAB Show, WTOP

• The NAB announced that Dave Kolesar, Sr. Broadcast Engineer for Hubbard Broadcasting’s WTOP/Washington, DC as the recipient of the

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BFOA Reveals ’24 Leadership, Excellence Awards

March 12, 2024 kevincarter BFOA, NAB Show

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Awards and the Lowry

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Kiran Riar Named ’24 MIW Mentee

March 12, 2024March 11, 2024 kevincarter MIW

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) is proud to announce Kiran Riar of Flinn Broadcasting in Memphis

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No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education

• Middle Tennessee State University has renamed its world-renowned College of Media and Entertainment in honor of a certain music

NuVoodoo

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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

• WOW Radio CT is thrilled to announce that longtime radio pros Brian Smith and Pam Landry are the winners

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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No Higher Honor In Higher Education
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education

• Middle Tennessee State University has renamed its world-renowned College of Media and Entertainment in honor of a certain music

Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TELEVISION 

Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

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No Higher Honor In Higher Education
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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on No Higher Honor In Higher Education
National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

PROGRAMMING

Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
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Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Melissa Chase Showcases Her TV Skills
Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston

August 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Huff Circles Back To Audacy Houston
K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
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Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
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Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

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