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AWARDS Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Hall Of Famer, Ed Scarborough!

February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 kevincarter

• We are sending our most sincere congratulations to legendary programmer and consultant Ed Scarborough, who last week was inducted

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Meet Your iHeart Podcast Award Nominees

February 5, 2024 kevincarter iHeart Podcast Awards

• iHeartMedia announced the nominees for the 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards presented by The Hartford, happening live at SXSW on Monday,

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

‘Complex’ An Easy Decision For 102 Jams

February 5, 2024February 6, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KRBQ

• Audacy has named Ben “Complex” Romero as Brand Manager of Classic Hip Hop KRBQ (102 Jams)/San Francisco. He will

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Z89 Passes Half-Century Mark

February 5, 2024 kevincarter WJPZ

• The WJPZ Alumni Association, which unites the alumni of Syracuse University’s well respected student-operated Top 40 radio station, WJPZ

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CONDOLENCES Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Condolences: Buddy Scott

February 5, 2024February 6, 2024 kevincarter

• UPDATED: Yesterday we received the sad news of the passing of legendary programmer/consultant Buddy Scott, probably best known as

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Michaels Named Brand Mgr., Jack FM/Austin

February 5, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter KJFK-FM

• Austin-based Recharge Media is proud to announce the hire of major market veteran Jay Michaels as Brand Manager of

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Taylor Swift Makes Grammy History

February 4, 2024February 5, 2024 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• Not surprisingly, the 66th Grammy Awards ran overtime, running three and a half hours from the Crypto.com Arena in

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Megan Thee Stallion & WMG Ink Unique Agreement

February 3, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter Megan Thee Stallion, Warner Music Group

• Megan Thee Stallion and Warner Music Group announced an innovative agreement that will enable her maintain her independence as

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Cadillac Takes On Altoona’s Froggy 98.1

February 2, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter 7 Mountains Media, WFGY

• Nice to see veteran Country programmer/personality Cadillac Jack right back in action — less than a month after his

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Farewell, Funky Larry; Hello, Madd Hatta

February 2, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter KMJQ, Radio One

• This week marks the end of an era in Houston, as radio legend Funky Larry Jones unplugs, wrapping up

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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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Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure
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Civic Media Announces New Executive Structure

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

• Civic Media announced a restructuring of leadership at the three-year-old radio and Internet publishing startup, effective immediately. To that

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
RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

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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

• The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) and Country Radio Seminar (CRS) are now accepting applications for the 2026 Lisa McKay

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
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

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gillham Named COO, Concord Label Group
Music Industry Pros Reunited!
CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING REUNIONS 

Music Industry Pros Reunited!

September 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Pros Reunited!
RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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
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
CBA Announces Inaugural HOF Class
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CBA Announces Inaugural HOF Class

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

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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