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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter Bourne Creatives, RCA Records

• RCA Records has formed a new partnership with Bourne Creatives to sign and develop new artists across all genres.

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

September 5, 2025September 7, 2025 kevincarter Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group has named Cindy Gu as General Manager of Southeast Asia, overseeing Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia

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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter ACM, ACM Awards, ACM Lifting Lives

• The Academy of Country Music® announces new hires across two departments — Lauren Burchett joins as Head of Partnerships

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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 kevincarter BMLG

• Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) announces the continued growth of its international division, marking a significant milestone as the

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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announced that Early Bird Registration for CRS 2026 (March 18-20) will open — for One-Day

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Hands Across The Water At Warner Music Group

September 3, 2025September 4, 2025 kevincarter Atlantic Records, Warner Music Group, Warner Records

• Warner Music Group announced that its flagship Atlantic Records and Warner Records labels in the UK and US will

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No Higher Honor In Higher Education

August 26, 2025August 27, 2025 kevincarter BMLG, Scott Borchetta

• Middle Tennessee State University has renamed its world-renowned College of Media and Entertainment in honor of a certain music

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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment is proud to announce the elevation of Kellie LaJack to Director of National Promotion, effective immediately.

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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 kevincarter Quartz Hill Music Group

• Quartz Hill Music Group (QHMG), the parent company of Quartz Hill Records, Stone Country Records and BSB Management, welcomes

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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced that Phil Becker will join CMG Radio as Vice President, Audience & Content Growth,

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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

• The Elvis Duran Group, Looking4Larry and MCM Studios announced the launch of Podrophenia, colorfully described as “a next-generation podcast,

Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

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Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
CLASSIC HITS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

• RAMP has learned that major market pro Clarence Barnes has exited evenings on iHeartMedia Classic Hits KOSF (Classic Hits

Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
Condolences: Bloomington’s Joe Smith
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Condolences: Bloomington’s Joe Smith

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Bloomington’s Joe Smith

LABEL LOVE

River House Debuts The House Management
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River House Debuts The House Management

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on River House Debuts The House Management
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
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Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Clarence Barnes
Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
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Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Elvis Duran & Partners Launch ‘Podrophenia’
NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
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NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
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Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

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