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LABEL LOVE

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

‘Last Beatles Song’ Coming Nov. 2

October 26, 2023October 29, 2023 kevincarter Capitol Records, The Beatles

• A few months ago, Beatles fans worldwide were thrilled when Paul McCartney hinted that “a last Beatles song” was

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Big Machine Adds Benz As Project Manager

October 25, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Records

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, announced the addition of Sara Benz as Project Manager for

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

New Jimmy Buffett Songs!

October 24, 2023 kevincarter Stingray

• Canada-based Stingray proudly announces that Classic Hits CHTN (Ocean 100)/Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, has been asked to give the

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Garth Channel Rides Again

October 24, 2023October 23, 2023 kevincarter Garth Brooks, TuneIn

• TuneIn and the SEVENS Radio Network announced that, back by popular demand, The Garth Channel is relaunching this fall

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHRISTMAS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

‘Tis The Season For Almost Acoustic Xmas

October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 kevincarter KROQ

• Audacy’s World Famous KROQ/Los Angeles proudly announces the host KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmasreturns to the Kia Forum on Dec.

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Virgin Music Forms Global Leadership Team

October 19, 2023October 20, 2023 kevincarter Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group announced the core members of its global leadership team. As part of a global reorganization, Virgin

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Jonas Group Launches Red Van Records

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 kevincarter Jonas Group Entertainment, Red Van Records

• Jonas Group Entertainment (JGE) and founder Kevin Jonas, Sr. announce the launch of Red Van Records. Under the leadership

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Bon Jovi Named ’24 MusiCares Person

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 kevincarter Grammy Awards, MusiCares, Recording Academy

• MusiCares® has named Jon Bon Jovi, GRAMMY® Award winner, 11-time GRAMMY nominee, philanthropist, and founding member of Bon Jovi,

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BMG & UMG Form Collaborative Alliance

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 kevincarter BMG, UMG

• BMG and Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the formation of an alliance under which the companies will explore a

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Audacy Updates: Riptide, Stars & Strings

October 18, 2023 kevincarter Riptide Music Festival, Stars and Strings

• Audacy announced additional artists joining its end-of-year beach party, Riptide Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale on December 2 &

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BREAKING NEWS

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

• On Sept. 1, 2003, Nicole Alvarez walked into The World Famous KROQ on her very first day. “I remember

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DIGITAL

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

• In the wake of federal funding cuts and industry-wide challenges facing public media, Louisville Public Media has reimagined its

A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

• RAMP has confirmed that Laura Duncan has submitted her resignation as Brand Manager of Audacy Triple A WXRT (93

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS 

Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Maddie Reis

LABEL LOVE

MCA Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

PROGRAMMING

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Laura Duncan Steps Down At WXRT
Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Quits KROQ, Candid Column Explains Why
Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

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