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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WTOP Names Trio Of News Directors

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 kevincarter WTOP

• Hubbard’s WTOP News/Washington announced that Monique Hayes has been promoted to AM Broadcast News Director; Bill McFarland is joining

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Concord Taps Becci As Chief Executive

August 9, 2023 kevincarter Concord

• Concord has appointed veteran music executive Tom Becci as its Chief Executive, effective August 14. In this newly created

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CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & Bobby Bones Renew Vows

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 kevincarter Bobby Bones, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that it has renewed its relationship with CMA and ACM Award-winning radio personality Bobby Bones, host of

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

A2IM Executive Action

August 9, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter A2IM

• The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) announced two new hires — Melissa White joins as Director of Membership

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ALTERNATIVE DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Greg Roche: Free Agent

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WWDC

• RAMP has confirmed that Greg Roche, longtime MD/afternoon driver at iHeartMedia Alternative WWDC (DC101)/Washington, DC has exited after more

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FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES 

Tory Lanez Gets 10-Year Sentence

August 8, 2023August 9, 2023 kevincarter Tory Lanez

• Hip-Hop artist Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Los Angeles judge on Tuesday, August

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Parker Inducted Into Black Journalists HOF

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter FOX Sports Radio

• Congratulations to Rob Parker, co-host of FOX Sports Radio’s The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker, MLB

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CRB Reveals 2023-’24 Board Of Directors

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter CRB, CRS 2024

• The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) just completed the elections for the organization’s 2023-2024 Board of Directors, which is comprised

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Happy 30th, Sal & Premiere News & Prep

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter Premiere Networks

• Premiere Networks and Sal Cirrincione, Sr. Director of Rock Programming & Specials, are celebrating a very special milestone, as

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Taylor Leads 2023 VMA Nominees

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter MTV, Taylor Swift, VMAs

• In a not-so-shocking development, Taylor Swift is heading into the 2023 Video Music Awards poised to break her own

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

• UPDATED 8/6, 2:30pm PT: RAMP has confirmed that Cumulus is undergoing a round of restructuring, and, in the process,

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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms
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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

• SiriusXM has named Jenny Tartikoff as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, effective August 10. Tartikoff will report

Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

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Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone
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Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering KBLX Innovator Harvey Stone

• Harvey Stone, longtime President and General Manager of KBLX/San Francisco and one of the architects of modern Urban Contemporary

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
Executive Action: Hope Media Group
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Executive Action: Hope Media Group

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Hope Media Group

LABEL LOVE

Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
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Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

PROGRAMMING

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
WWWN Gets Down To Business
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business
Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
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Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

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