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LABEL LOVE

BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Audacy Launches Launch

July 18, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has announced Launch, a music discovery program designed to spotlight emerging artists. Through broadcast and digital airplay, on-air

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WMG & TikTok Expand Partnership

July 18, 2023July 19, 2023 kevincarter TikTok, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and TikTok announced a wide-ranging, first-of-its-kind partnership that will benefit WMG’s artists and songwriters, and

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ASCAP Executive Action

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 kevincarter ASCAP

• ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers welcomes Tim Daugherty to the team as Senior Vice President,

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CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Duran Duran Play For Andy Taylor

July 16, 2023 kevincarter Duran Duran

• Duran Duran announced they will perform a special benefit concert next month to raise money for the fight against

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BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

JYP & Republic Building K-Pop Girl Group

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 kevincarter A2K, Republic Records

• JYP Entertainment, Republic Records and Federal Films have teamed up to present A2K (“America 2 Korea”), a new series

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Warren’s First BIG 615 Guest: Brad Paisley

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 kevincarter BIG 615, Brad Paisley

• Country superstar Brad Paisley had the honor of being Storme Warren‘s inaugural in-person guest on Garth Brooks‘ recently launched

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ACM Announces Additions & Upgrades

July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 kevincarter ACM

• The Academy of Country Music® announced two new hires and five promotions across several departments — Kris Reyes joins

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SoundExchange Add$ PayPal & Venmo

July 12, 2023 kevincarter SoundExchange

• SoundExchange announced the addition of PayPal and Venmo as royalty distribution payment options for registered creators. Along with PayPal

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

300/Elektra Free Agents: Austin & Willis

July 11, 2023 kevincarter 300 Entertainment, Elektra

• RAMP has confirmed that promo pros Ric Austin and Jamie Willis have exited 300/Elektra during a recent round of

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Raedio Partners With Def Jam

July 11, 2023 kevincarter Def Jam, Raedio

• Raedio, the “audio everywhere” section of Hoorae Media, founded by actress, producer, writer and director Issa Rae, announced a

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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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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
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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
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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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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

• Lots of moving parts as iHeartMedia restructures its Markets Group. Ann Marie Licata, who was recently named as President

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

LABEL LOVE

MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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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
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

PROGRAMMING

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
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UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UCLA Deal Bruin With 790 KABC/LA
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

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