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Hall Named PD Of Lazer 103.3/Des Moines

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter KAZR, Saga Communications

• Saga Active Rock KAZR (Lazer 103.3)/Des Moines, IA keeps it firmly in the family and promotes APD/MD Andy Hall

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ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Entercom ‘Reimagines’ Country & Alt, Makes Cuts

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter Entercom

Entercom’s David Field delivered a bracing slice of “good news/bad news” Thursday in a lengthy company memo that outlined the

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ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE TOP 40 

Entercom Making Large-scale Cuts

September 10, 2020September 14, 2020 kevincarter Entercom

• UPDATING: RAMP continues to update the list of recent Entercom personnel cuts: Downsizing in the Phoenix market has adversely

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Report

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released its mid-year 2020 report showing growth in paid subscription streaming

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FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Adds WWRL-AM/NYC To BIN

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter BIN, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has entered into a Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) and an Asset Purchase Agreement for WWRL-AM 1600/New York City,

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Meet Townsquare’s Newest Market President

September 10, 2020 kevincarter Townsquare Media

• Carrie Grant has joined Townsquare Media as Market President & Chief Revenue Officer for its Quincy, IL–Hannibal, MO local

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Virtual Gracie Awards Tonight!

September 9, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter Gracie Awards

• The Alliance for Women in Media announced that This is Us star Susan Kelechi Watson (left) will host Thursday’s

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Dent Wakes Up In Indianapolis

September 9, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WNDX

• Steve Dent has been tapped to anchor the morning show on Cumulus Mainstream Rock WNDX (93.9X)/Indianapolis. Dent is a 20-year

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ViacomCBS Inks Huge iHeart Podcast Deal

September 9, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, ViacomCBS

• On the heels of the Charlamagne announcement, the news got even better for iHeartMedia’s podcasting business, as ViacomCBS’ Entertainment

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iHeart, Charlamagne Launch Podcast Network

September 9, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club have joined forces to launch The Black

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BREAKING NEWS

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the appointment of Libby Bush as President, Global Brands and Commercial Partnerships, starting in

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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

• Beasley Media Group Las Vegas has been named as the official year-round audio partner of the NHL’s Vegas Golden

Countdown To NAB Show New York
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York
Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn
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Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn
ASCAP Executive Action
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ASCAP Executive Action

September 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Executive Action
Garth Tunes Out Of TuneIn Deal
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Garth Tunes Out Of TuneIn Deal

September 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Garth Tunes Out Of TuneIn Deal

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Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF

• The Country Radio Hall of Fame (CRHoF) is now accepting nominations for its Class of 2027, with the submission

Friday: World College Radio Day
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Friday: World College Radio Day

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Friday: World College Radio Day
McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McCormack Upped To GM, Saga Hampton Roads

LABEL LOVE

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board
ASCAP Executive Action
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ASCAP Executive Action

September 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Executive Action

PROGRAMMING

Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF
Friday: World College Radio Day
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Friday: World College Radio Day

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Friday: World College Radio Day
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heussler Upped To OM, CMG Jacksonville
Allen Elevated To PD, WPCV/Lakeland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Allen Elevated To PD, WPCV/Lakeland

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Elevated To PD, WPCV/Lakeland
Portland’s KXL & KOIN 6 Join Forces
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Portland’s KXL & KOIN 6 Join Forces

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Portland’s KXL & KOIN 6 Join Forces

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