FRONT PAGE – Page 787 – RAMP – Radio and Music Pros

Bill Fox To Program WDEZ/Wausau

June 8, 2021June 8, 2021 kevincarter Midwest Communications

• Veteran programmer/air talent Bill Fox has been named Brand Manager and afternoon talent at heritage Country 101.9 WDEZ/Wausau, WI,

EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES

Townsquare Taps Sines To Lead Louisiana

June 7, 2021June 8, 2021 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media has promoted Brian Sines to Market President/Chief Revenue Officer for the company’s radio stations in Lafayette and

EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE

Orchard Names VP/Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 kevincarter Sony Music, The Orchard

• The Orchard, Sony Music’s international music distribution company is proud to welcome Naledi Nyahuma Seck as Vice President, Diversity,

AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE

Radio Mercury Door Is Open!

June 7, 2021 kevincarter RAB, Radio Mercury Awards

• Call for Entry for the 30th anniversary Radio Mercury Awards is now open — 15 trophies will be awarded

EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE

Arista Ups Petropoulos To Head Of Promotion

June 7, 2021June 8, 2021 kevincarter Arista Records

• Arista Records announced the elevation of Nick Petropoulos to Senior Vice President, Head of Promotion. In his new role,

FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A

McLaughlin Named PD of WFUV/New York

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 kevincarter WFUV

• Fordham University Triple A WFUV, New York’s source for music discovery, has named Rich McLaughlin as its new Program Director,

EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS

Ackman’s UMG Deal Includes Grandpa’s Hit

June 6, 2021June 6, 2021 kevincarter Pershing Square Tontine, UMG

• Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. (PSTH), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), run by hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman formally

CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE

Remembering Harry Nelson

June 6, 2021June 7, 2021 kevincarter Harry Nelson

• UPDATED: We were deeply saddened over the weekend to learn of the passing of a true broadcast legend and

FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION

ESPN 94.1/Norfolk Launches ‘Tim Donnelly Show’

June 4, 2021June 4, 2021 kevincarter Max Media Norfolk, WVSP

• Max Media of Hampton Roads’ WVSP (ESPN Radio 94.1)/Norfolk is adding a live, local talk show to its line-up

EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS

Reservoir Acquires Tommy Boy Music

June 4, 2021June 6, 2021 kevincarter Reservoir, Tommy Boy

• Independent music-rights company Reservoir has acquired legendary independent Hip-Hop and Electronic record label Tommy Boy Music. The deal comprises