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Sail On, Jimmy Buffett

September 3, 2023September 4, 2023 kevincarter Jimmy Buffett

• Legions of loyal “Parrotheads” the world over are raising their margarita glasses high to mourn the passing of Jimmy

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A

KEXP/Seattle Schedule Remixed

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 kevincarter KEXP

• Seattle-based public broadcaster and music discovery nonprofit KEXP announced details of its ambitious schedule change, effective Sept. 13 —

FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION

‘Big Joe’ Dubin Comes Home To The Game

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 kevincarter Cromwell Media, WPRT

• Longtime Nashville radio and television personality “Big Joe” Dubin is returning to Cromwell Sports-Talk WPRT (102.5/106.3 The Game) as

CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE

Remembering Harold Childs

August 31, 2023 kevincarter A&M Records

• We were saddened to learn of the passing of yet another beloved industry icon — promo legend Harold Childs,

FRONT PAGE LEGAL RHYTHMIC

Power 106 Jock Hit By Flying 50 Cent Mic

August 31, 2023September 3, 2023 kevincarter KPWR

• Hip Hop star 50 Cent is now a suspect in a criminal felony battery report after he threw a

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING

Bendixen Joins Corus In Dual Talk Role

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 kevincarter Corus

• Veteran Canadian News-Talk programmer Mike Bendixen has been appointed National Director of Talk Radio for Corus Entertainment and Director

COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE

Youngblood Joins MCA Nashville

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 kevincarter MCA Nashville

• MCA Nashville has hired promo veteran Megan Youngblood as its Director of Promotion covering the west coast, effective immediately.

ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH TRIPLE A

Paragon Elevates Conrad, Adds Logan

August 31, 2023 kevincarter Paragon

• Paragon has promoted Michelle Conrad to Marketing Director, overseeing Paragon’s marketing and communication efforts. Conrad, who also led Paragon’s

EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious

Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 30, 2023 kevincarter Hope Media Group

• Hope Media Group has named Mike McCall as Chief of Donor Engagement. McCall brings with him over three decades

CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC

Candy On The Loose

August 30, 2023 kevincarter Sierra H Broadcasting

• John Candelaria exited as Program Director of Sierra H Broadcasting Classic Hip Hop KZCE (101.1 The Bounce) and Rhythmic