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Grammys Postponed Until March 14

January 5, 2021January 6, 2021 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• UPDATED: The 2021 Grammy Awards, which were originally scheduled for January 31, have been postponed until Sunday, March 14,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

New Horizons For Danny Cooper

December 21, 2020December 29, 2020 kevincarter Arista Records

• RAMP has learned that veteran promo executive Danny Cooper is stepping down from his post as SVP of Promotion

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Concord, UMG Renew Partnership

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 kevincarter Concord, Universal Music Group

• Concord has renewed its global distribution agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), continuing a successful partnership that has spanned

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Joie Manda Leaving Interscope Geffen A&M

December 15, 2020December 16, 2020 kevincarter Interscope Geffen A&M

• Joie Manda is stepping down from his post as Executive Vice President at Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA) at the end

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Sony Music Names Davis As EVP/HR Chief

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 kevincarter Sony Music Entertainment

• Sony Music Entertainment (SME) announced the appointment of Andrew Davis as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Human Resources

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VP Stripes For Sony Music Nashville’s Altone & Cost

December 14, 2020 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville has promoted Paige Altone and Liz Cost to the position of Vice President, Marketing. They report

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Feels Like Christmas At Entercom

December 14, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, Radio.com

• Entercom presents a series of four virtual holiday concerts from December 18-20 to air on its Top 40, Hot

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New Faces Line-Up Announced

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 kevincarter CRS 2021

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) announced the lineup for the CRS 2021 New Faces of Country Music® Show, which will

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Live Events Biz Takes $30 Billion Hit

December 14, 2020December 13, 2020 kevincarter Pollstar

• Pollstar released its 2020 Year-End Special Issue that shared some truly disturbing results for this year’s COVID-19-marred live events

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Liles Joins Gibson Board

December 11, 2020December 12, 2020 kevincarter 300 Entertainment, Gibson

• Gibson, the iconic American-made guitar brand, is proud to announce the addition of Kevin Liles to the Gibson Brands

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BREAKING NEWS

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) announced its 2027 Officers and Board of Directors, elected during the association’s

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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

• RCS Worldwide announced the appointment of two senior executives who will play pivotal roles in shaping the company’s product

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC STREAMING 

WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH 

Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Chris Cline: Free Agent
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Chris Cline: Free Agent

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Cline: Free Agent

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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

• Zimmer Communications has named veteran programmer and consultant Mike Stern as its new Director of Programming, effective Monday, Nov.

Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
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Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

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Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION 

Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
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Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak
Robinson Assumes The GM Position
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Robinson Assumes The GM Position

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Robinson Assumes The GM Position
Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

October 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morentin Launches Greenvalley Media & Mkting

PROGRAMMING

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
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Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
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Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chris Oliviero Named Chair, NYSBA
Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
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Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bennett Drives Philly Home On B101
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
The Show Must Go On… & Will
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

The Show Must Go On… & Will

November 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Show Must Go On… & Will
Valentine’s Day Again At Hubbard
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Valentine’s Day Again At Hubbard

October 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Valentine’s Day Again At Hubbard

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