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 Warner Chappell’s Musical Connection

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• Warner Chappell Music, the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group, has entered into a publishing partnership with Connection

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Ed Sheeran’s Empire State Of Mind

December 7, 2021 kevincarter Ed Sheeran, iHeartRadio, Z100

• iHeartMedia proudly presents the iHeartRadio Holiday Pop-Up Party With Ed Sheeran, an intimate live event on Wednesday, Dec. 8

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SVP Stripes For UMPG’s Parsa

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 kevincarter UMPG

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has promoted Lillia Parsa to Senior Vice President, A&R. Boasting a strong track record

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Meruelo & Matrix Team Up

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 kevincarter Matrix, Meruelo Media, Monarch Media

• Meruelo Media, owner of KPWR (Power 106), 95.5 KLOS, KLLI (Cali 93.9), 93.5 KDAY and KWHY-22 TV)/Los Angeles announced

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Rosenworcel Confirmed As FCC Chair

December 7, 2021December 8, 2021 kevincarter FCC

• It’s official — by a 68 to 31 vote, the Senate has formally confirmed the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel

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Bohannon To Enter NAB Hall Of Fame

December 7, 2021 kevincarter Jim Bohannon, NAB

• Jim Bohannon, host of Westwood One’s nationally syndicated The Jim Bohannon Show, has been named as a 2022 inductee

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Sawkar To Host Mornings At WCCO/Minneapolis

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, WCCO

• Audacy News-Talk 830 WCCO/Minneapolis welcomes veteran Twin Cities’ news anchor Vineeta Sawkar as host of The Morning News with

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Upgrade City At The Syndicate

December 7, 2021December 6, 2021 kevincarter The Syndicate

• The Syndicate announced several promotions within its ever-expanding marketing department, highlighted by department head Amy Tremmel (left) being elevated

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Executive Upgrades @ Good Karma Cleveland

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 kevincarter ESPN Cleveland, Good Karma Brands

• Good Karma Brands’ Cleveland HQ celebrates two significant executives upgrades — the action starts with Market Manager Sam Pines (left), who

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NPR Ups Malik To VP of Product

December 6, 2021 kevincarter NPR

• After a robust national search of internal and external candidates, NPR is excited to announce that Malik Abdullah has

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

• In the wake of the recent retirement of beloved radio legend Gayle Garton, who served South Florida listeners for

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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