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BMLG, Hard 8 Launch Hard Working Record Co.

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, Hard 8

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, and management company Hard 8 Working Group announced The Hard

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Ford Reconsiders, Now Keeping AM Radio

May 23, 2023May 24, 2023 kevincarter Ford Motor Company

• Ford Motor Company CEO Jim Farley made a lot of people happy when he announced that the company has

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Laid Off, Schmayed Off

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 kevincarter Rizzo and Jeff

• Rizzo and Jeff just keep working! Back in March we originally told you about several significant iHeartMedia layoffs, which

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Powers Wakes Up In South Carolina

May 22, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Major market pro Blake Powers has signed on for morning drive at Cumulus AC WTCB (B106.7)/Columbia, SC, with a

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Rob Brandt On The Loose

May 22, 2023 kevincarter WLAV

• Lots of supportive chatter on Facebook for Rob Brandt after he posted news of his unscheduled departure as PD

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Dillon Held Over At KKBQ/Houston

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KKBQ

• Congrats to Corey Dillon, who recently completed his second year of service in middays at CMG Country KKBQ (93Q)/Houston,

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Kaufman Joins Workhouse Media As EVP

May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 kevincarter Workhouse Media

• Talent and content management agency Workhouse Media announced that Nashville-based Keith Kauffman has joined the company as Executive Vice

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Carson & Crew Extended At WNEW/NY

May 22, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WNEW

• Audacy announced contract extensions with Karen Carson, Johnny “Drama” Mingione and “Intern Anthony” Malerba — co-hosts of Karen Carson

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Remembering Shane Finch

May 22, 2023 kevincarter

• Many in our industry were shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Shane Finch, who died

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Biden To Nominate Gomez For FCC Commish

May 22, 2023May 23, 2023 kevincarter FCC

• UPDATED: President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate veteran telecommunications lawyer Anna Gomez as an FCC commissioner. Biden’s

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BREAKING NEWS

Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally
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Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally

• Michael Abramowitz, the Director of Voice of America (VOA), was illegally fired from his position by former agency head

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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
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TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — part of global artist development company Believe — has

SiriusXM Names New CEO
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SiriusXM Names New CEO

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM Names New CEO
Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
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Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

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MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
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MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

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Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally

• Michael Abramowitz, the Director of Voice of America (VOA), was illegally fired from his position by former agency head

TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
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MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open

LABEL LOVE

TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TuneCore Elevates Shah To VP/Global Mkting
Grammy Nominations Next Monday
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Grammy Nominations Next Monday

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Grammy Nominations Next Monday
Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
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Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
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Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

PROGRAMMING

Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally
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Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Appeals Court: VOA Director Fired Illegally
MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING SALES 

MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open

November 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s Erica Farber Mentorship Window Open
Backtrax USA Winding Down
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Backtrax USA Winding Down

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Backtrax USA Winding Down
Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC

November 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Caplan & Dickson Retiring From KSL/SLC
P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
CHRISTMAS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

November 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

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