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TuneIn To Garth’s SEVENS Radio

May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 kevincarter Garth Brooks, TuneIn

• TuneIn announced it will be the home of Garth Brooks and his new SEVENS Radio Network that is launching

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Elledge Earns Dualtone Elevation

May 8, 2023 kevincarter Dualtone Music Group

• Dualtone Music Group has promoted VP of Artist Development Whitaker Elledge to General Manager/SVP Artist Development. In this newly

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Victor Lentini: Free Agent

May 8, 2023 kevincarter Disney Music Group

• RAMP has learned that industry veteran Victor Lentini will be departing his position as Regional Director, Promotion/Marketing with The

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Easterlin Steps Down As Elektra Co-President

May 5, 2023May 8, 2023 kevincarter Elektra Entertainment

• Mike Easterlin has stepped down as co-President of Elektra Entertainment, but will continue to consult the company. Gregg Nadel

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Sheeran Prevails In Copyright Lawsuit

May 4, 2023May 5, 2023 kevincarter Ed Sheeran

• Ed Sheeran is not liable in a copyright infringement lawsuit that accused him of using parts of the melody

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Rock Hall Announces Class Of ’23

May 3, 2023May 4, 2023 kevincarter Rock Hall Of Fame

• The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announces its 2023 Inductees in the following categories: Performer: Kate Bush,

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Knabe Joins Big Loud As SVP/A&R

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 kevincarter Big Loud

• Big Loud has expanded its A&R team with the hire of 20-year industry pro Sara Knabe as SVP of

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Executive Action: Second Estate Records

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 kevincarter Second Estate Records

• Second Estate Records, a new label founded by A&R veteran and entrepreneur Mel Carter, has named Katie Kay as

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Taste Of Hope Coming Right Up

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter City of Hope, Taste of Hope

• The City of Hope’s Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group proudly announces that the 15th Annual Taste Of Hope

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Val Blavatnik Elected To WMG Board

April 27, 2023April 29, 2023 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) announced the election of Val Blavatnik to the company’s Board of Directors, as well

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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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
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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

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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

• Frank Beard, the drummer of ZZ Top for nearly 60 years, has died at the age of 77. According

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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

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

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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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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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
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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
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Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

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