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Executive Action: Glassnote Records

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 kevincarter Glassnote Records

• Alex Whiley has joined Glassnote Records as Head of West Coast Promotion. Whiley makes the move to Glassnote after

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Motown Records Reintegrated Into Capitol

February 19, 2023February 20, 2023 kevincarter Motown Records

• Motown Records continues to undergo a corporate transformation — after two years as a stand-alone label under the command

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Executive Upgrades At ZYNC/Round Hill Music

February 15, 2023 kevincarter Round Hill Music, ZYNC

• ZYNC/Round Hill Music has advanced four of its executives to new posts — (l-r): Madison Norris is upped to

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Kalispera Upped To EVP At BMG

February 13, 2023 kevincarter BMG

• BMG has promoted Nitsa Kalispera to Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain, serving as the senior-most executive managing BMG’s

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Kanuga Upped To VP At The Chamber Group

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 kevincarter The Chamber Group

• PR pro Lydia Kanuga has been promoted to Vice President, Media Relations at The Chamber Group (TCG), the award-winning

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BMG & Willis Knerr Perfectly In Synch

February 9, 2023 kevincarter BMG

• BMG announced the promotion of Allegra Willis Knerr to Executive Vice President, Global Synch Licensing. The LA-based Willis Knerr

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DJ Khaled Joins Def Jam, Will Consult UMG

February 9, 2023February 10, 2023 kevincarter Def Jam, DJ Khaled, UMG

• Today, at a press conference in his hometown of Miami, Grammy-winning superstar DJ Khaled announced an exclusive partnership with

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HYBE Acquires QC Media Holdings

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 kevincarter HYBE, HYBE America

• HYBE continues to expand its media footprint — the company’s latest acquisition is Atlanta-based QC Media Holdings, Inc., the

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Jay Cruze Joins Big Machine Records

February 9, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Records

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, announced the hire of radio and records veteran Jay Cruze

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Composer Burt Bacharach Dies At 94

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 kevincarter Burt Bacharach

• Burt Bacharach, the massively prolific composer who is responsible for writing more than 70 Top 40 classics like “I

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BREAKING NEWS

Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

• HYBE AMERICA announced that its Nashville-based Country, Americana and roots rock division, formerly known as Big Machine Label Group

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DIGITAL

Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
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Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

• Zeno Media, the leading global audio and digital media company powering audio broadcasters and multicultural audiences worldwide, announced the

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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TM Sonically Augments Westwood One Sports
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TM Sonically Augments Westwood One Sports

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on TM Sonically Augments Westwood One Sports

• TM Studios proudly announces its collaboration with Westwood One Sports in developing a sonic identity for the new 24/7

Pros On The Loose: Shawn Tempesta
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Pros On The Loose: Shawn Tempesta

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Shawn Tempesta
Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
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Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Basden Named CEO, Blue Highway Records
Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
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Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

PROGRAMMING

iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
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iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

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