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BMLG CRS Luncheon All Set

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, CRS 2022

• Lady A, Carly Pearce, Riley Green, Callista Clark, Laci Kaye Booth, Jackson Dean, and Tiera Kennedy will perform at the

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UMG, Twitch, Amazon Get Busier

January 27, 2022 kevincarter Amazon Music, Twitch, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG), Twitch, and Amazon Music announced an expansion of the companies’ agreements, which will provide customers

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Johnny Chaing Leaving Radio For Records

January 27, 2022January 30, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KGLK, KKBQ

• After 31 years in radio, 29 years with Cox Media Group — the last 21 years as Operations Manager

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CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS 

Remembering “The Byrdman”

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 kevincarter Tim Byrd, True Oldies

• UPDATED: Veteran air personality Tim Byrd, a.k.a. “The Byrdman,” probably best known for his stints at WNBC and WPIX/New

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Hardee Reaches Mountain’s Summit

January 27, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KQMT

• Audacy Denver keeps it in the family and promotes Dan Hardee to Brand Manager of Classic Rock KQMT (99.5

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iHeart Music Awards Return March 22

January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced the list of nominees for the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will originate from

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Major Opportunities, iHeart Raleigh

January 26, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WDCG, WNCB

• In an era where the prevailing wisdom is either: A) “There are no decent gigs out there anymore,” or

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Hope Media & WAY Media Merging

January 26, 2022January 26, 2022 kevincarter Hope Media Group, Way Media, WayFM

• Two well-known, faith-based media companies — Hope Media Group and WAY Media announced their intention to merge into a

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Steve Earns Moore Responsibility

January 26, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KMOX

• Congrats to Steve Moore, Brand Manager of Audacy’s News Radio KMOX 1120/98.7 and FM Talk KFTK/St. Louis, who has

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Hillis Upped To APD, Bonneville Denver

January 26, 2022 kevincarter Bonneville Denver, KEPN-AM, KKFN

• Bonneville Denver announced that Parker Hillis,  Executive Producer of Sports-Talk duo KKFN (104.3 The Fan) and KEPN-AM (ESPN Denver

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BREAKING NEWS

Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance
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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

• Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA and Salem Radio Network syndicated host and podcaster

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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

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
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Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

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CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career
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CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Mike Lamp Calls It A Career

• Colorado Public Radio announced longtime Morning Edition host Mike Lamp will retire Friday, Sept. 12, closing out a remarkable

NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
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NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance
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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
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
Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

PROGRAMMING

NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
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NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross

September 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Elevates Evans & McLellan Ross
Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets
Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
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NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
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The [Pillar] Programming Dept.

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

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