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Atlantic Elevates Bellarosa To General Counsel

February 20, 2024 kevincarter

• Respected music attorney Erica Bellarosa has been promoted to Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel for Atlantic Records.

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Three Rise at Riser House

February 20, 2024 kevincarter Riser House

• Riser House Entertainment announces the promotion of Jeff Davis to Vice President of Promotion, Roger Fregoso to National Director

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Fisher Comes Home To HD 98.3/Augusta

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WHHD

• After a five-year absence, Beasley Media Group welcomes Kris Fisher back home as Program Director of Top 40 WHHD

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Elliot Now Running iHeart Country In KY & WV

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WAMZ

• iHeartMedia has named Rachel Elliot as Director of Country Programming for Kentucky & West Virginia, responsible for the Programming

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LABF Adds Three New Board Members

February 20, 2024February 19, 2024 kevincarter LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) is pleased to announce Tony Coles, Dr. Caroline Frick, and Leo MacCourtney

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Brian Wilson Battling Dementia

February 19, 2024February 20, 2024 kevincarter Brian Wilson

• We were saddened to learn that Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson, the wildly talented but troubled genius who composed

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KDKA: The Next Generation

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KDKA

• Audacy News-Talk KDKA/Pittsburgh is proactively preparing radio’s next generation of talent by giving them some real-world on-air experience —

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Pro On The Loose: Val Garris

February 19, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• After more than two decades of service with Cumulus Media, Val Garris has exited his position as Corporate VP

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Pro On The Loose: PJ Kling

February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 kevincarter NuVoodoo

• Major market veteran PJ Kling finds himself on the proverbial industry beach, as his position as VP of Marketing

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Rhode Island Braces For Post-Giovanni Era

February 18, 2024 kevincarter 92 PRO FM, Cumulus Media

• New England radio listeners are headed for a serious mental adjustment far sooner than they are comfortable with, following

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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

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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
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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
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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

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
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

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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
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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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