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Stringer Named 2022 GRAMMY Icon

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced Sony Music Group Chairman, Rob Stringer as the recipient of the 2022 GRAMMY Salute To

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Martin Upped To EVPP, iHeartMedia Sports

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KLAC

• iHeartMedia has elevated Don Martin to Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Sports, the largest sports audio network

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White Named Chief Of Staff/OM, SummitMedia Birmingham

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 kevincarter SummitMedia

• Kori White, longtime Operations Manager of SummitMedia Birmingham, AL has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief

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Barb Richards Ready To Turn The Page

December 14, 2021 kevincarter Sarkes Tarzian, WAJI

• We want to take this opportunity to send our love and best wishes to our longtime friend (and ardent

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Kenny’s Big Loud Upgrade

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 kevincarter Big Loud Records

• Big Loud Records announced the advancement of Camille Kenny to Sr. Director, A&R. In her created role, Kenny will

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Condolences: Ken Kragen

December 14, 2021December 15, 2021 kevincarter Ken Kragen

• Ken Kragen, the well known Hollywood producer and onetime “mega-manager” of celebrities like Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, The Bee Gees,

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Wise Choice For Buffalo’s Edge

December 14, 2021 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WEDG

• Anthony Wise made his big-boy Buffalo debut Tuesday as the new morning co-host on Cumulus Alternative WEDG (103.3 The

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Motown Names Lowery EVP/Media Strategy

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 kevincarter Motown Records

• Motown Records welcomes Courtney Lowery as Executive Vice President of Media Strategy and Lifestyle. In this new role, Lowery will

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Lavoie To Head On-Demand Audio At NHPR

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 kevincarter NHPR

• New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) has promoted Rebecca Lavoie to the position of Director of On-Demand Audio. Lavoie joined

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Republic Names Taylor EVP/A&R, Head Of Hip-Hop

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 kevincarter Republic Records

• Republic Records has elevated Sam Taylor to Executive Vice President, A&R, Head of Hip-Hop/R&B. The announcement was made jointly

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

• iHeartMedia announced that it has extended its relationship with Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club,

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRANSACTIONS 

Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa

• Griffin Media Tulsa is preparing for a historic call letter swap — effective Jan. 5, Country KVOO (98.5 The

Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington
ACTIVE ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TOP 40 

Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington
iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

LABEL LOVE

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRANSACTIONS 

Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa
Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
AC CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN 

Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY

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