Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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  • Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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  • Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
  • Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
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Taylor Leads 2023 VMA Nominees

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter MTV, Taylor Swift, VMAs

• In a not-so-shocking development, Taylor Swift is heading into the 2023 Video Music Awards poised to break her own

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CMG/Motown Joins Forces With Glass Window

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter Capitol Music Group, Motown Records

• Capitol Music Group/Motown Records has entered into a partnership with Glass Window Entertainment, LLC — the label founded by

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Daughtry Signs With Big Machine

August 7, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Records

• GRAMMY®-nominated band Daughtry is kicking off a new era as they announce their signing with Big Machine Records. “Chris

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Fogelberg Estate Makes Iconic Deal

August 4, 2023August 6, 2023 kevincarter Iconic Artists Group

• The estate of the late multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg has entered into an agreement with Irving Azoff‘s Iconic Artists

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NYC Parks Foundation To Honor Poleman

August 3, 2023August 4, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• New York’s City Parks Foundation (CPF) will honor Tom Poleman, iHeartMedia’s Chief Programming Officer & President of National Programming,

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TuneCore Names Shah As VP/International

August 3, 2023August 3, 2023 kevincarter Tunecore

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists, owned by Paris-based Believe, has named Tash Shah as the company’s

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KIIS-FM Rebrands As ‘SWFT FM’

August 3, 2023 kevincarter KIIS-FM, Taylor Swift

• iHeartMedia Top 40 102.7 KIIS-FM/Los Angeles is as excited as you are about Taylor Swift‘s massive The Eras Tour

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Iconic Deal For Global Icon Cher

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 kevincarter Cher, Iconic Artists Group

• Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe Award-winning superstar Cher has entered into an agreement with Irving Azoff‘s Iconic Artists

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EVP Elevation For 3EE’s Aimie Vaughan-Früehe

August 2, 2023August 6, 2023 kevincarter 300 Elektra

• 300 Elektra Entertainment (3EE) announced the elevation of Aimie Vaughan-Früehe to Executive Vice President and Head of Promotion and

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BBR Executive Action

August 1, 2023August 1, 2023 kevincarter BBR Music Group

• BBR Music Group (BBRMG) has bolstered its promotion team with the hire of Misti Douglas as Director of Midwest/Northeast

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Remembering Barry Richards
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Remembering Barry Richards

August 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Richards

• We were shocked and saddened over the weekend to learn that legendary radio/TV personality, and music promoter Barry “The

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

• iHeartMedia’s KVET (AM 1300 The Zone)/Austin, the radio flagship for University of Texas Athletics, announced the expansion of The

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
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Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
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HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

PROGRAMMING

Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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