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Remembering Roberta Flack

February 24, 2025February 25, 2025 kevincarter Roberta Flack

• Variety reports that legendary pop/R&B vocalist Roberta Flack, who was launched to stardom in the early 1970s with the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Kaso In De House At In De Goot

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 kevincarter In De Goot

• Nice to see things progressing quickly for promo pro Phil Kaso — back in January we reported that Kaso,

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Atlantic Joins Forces With BuVision

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 kevincarter Atlantic Music Group

• Atlantic Music Group has formed a partnership with music mogul Abou “Bu” Thiam that brings his BuVision label under

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Warner, Tim Hinshaw Launch Free Lunch Records

February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 kevincarter

• Warner Records announced a strategic partnership with seasoned hip-hop and R&B executive Tim Hinshaw, expanding his already successful Free

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Michaels Named VP, Radio Promo, Sony Music Nashville

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville announced that Mallory Michaels has been elevated to Vice President, Radio Marketing & Promotion. In this

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BMLG Inks Dawes As VP/Publicity & Comms

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, announced the appointment of Jodi Dawes as Vice President of

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Landman Upped To SVP, A&R, Warner Chappell

February 18, 2025 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has promoted leading music executive Gabz Landman to Senior Vice President, A&R. Landman has spent

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Black River Ups Roden To Publicity Manager

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment has formally promoted Ally Roden to Publicity Manager. The announcement of Roden’s elevation came from Black

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UMG & MHA Expand Mental Health Access

February 13, 2025 kevincarter Music Health Alliance, Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and Music Health Alliance (MHA), a non-profit organization that provides advocacy and access to healthcare,

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Roach Named SVP/Marketing, Big Loud Rock

February 13, 2025 kevincarter Big Loud Rock

• Big Loud Rock, the Alt/Rock imprint of Big Loud Records, announced the appointment of Brooks Roach as SVP of

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BREAKING NEWS

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
Milwaukee & Madison Mixes Share Talent
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Milwaukee & Madison Mixes Share Talent

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Milwaukee & Madison Mixes Share Talent

LABEL LOVE

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

PROGRAMMING

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
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The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
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Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
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Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

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