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AccuRadio Files For Chapter 11 Protection

May 14, 2025May 15, 2025 kevincarter AccuRadio

• AccuRadio, the oldest surviving brand of personalizable online radio and the leading fully-human-curated music streaming service, today sought Chapter

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iHeart Hires Hillman As EVP/Chief Legal Officer

April 24, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia, Inc. welcomes David Hillman as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary. In his new role, Hillman

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FRONT PAGE LEGAL 

Andy Bloom Guilty Of Criminal Sexual Conduct

April 22, 2025April 23, 2025 kevincarter

• Former major market programmer Andy Bloom has been found guilty on two separate charges of criminal sexual conduct involving

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CMA Promotes & Hires A Busload

March 20, 2025 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a metric ton of key promotions and several new hires. Let us review,

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SMN/Provident & Kilgore Make It Legal

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) and Provident Entertainment (PE) announce the appointment of Lauren Kilgore as Senior Vice President, Business

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FCC Payola Inquiry Targets iHeartCountry Fest

February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 kevincarter FCC, iHeartCountry Festival

• UPDATED: Brendan Carr, President Trump’s recently appointed FCC Chairman, is apparently on a mission to root out what he

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL Satellite Radio 

SXM Taps Baer As EVP/General Counsel

February 18, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Sirius XM Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Richard N. Baer as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary,

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Robinson Joins Virgin Music Group In EVP Role

December 11, 2024December 12, 2024 kevincarter Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group announced the appointment of Mark Robinson as Executive Vice President, Global Business and Legal Affairs. In

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Jonas Lands Julia Michaels Catalog, Recordings

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 kevincarter Jonas Group Entertainment

• Nashville-based Jonas Group Publishing and Jonas Catalog Holdings I, LLC, have acquired a vast catalog of copyrights and recordings

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL Satellite Radio STREAMING 

BMI Files Action Against SiriusXM

September 12, 2024September 12, 2024 kevincarter BMI, SiriusXM

• On Thursday, Sept. 12, BMI filed a rate court action in the Southern District of New York “to determine

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BREAKING NEWS

Condolences: Dave Shapiro
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Condolences: Dave Shapiro

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Dave Shapiro

• Veteran talent agent Dave Shapiro, 42, co-founder of Sound Talent Group (STG), and the owner of Velocity Records and

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Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
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Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

• We initially reported this news a few days ago… and now, here it is again, this time with some

Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
Mountain Rises In Chico
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Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
NPR Never Not Innovating
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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Never Not Innovating
55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake
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55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake

May 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake

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Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW

May 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW

• Earlier this week Buddy Shula‘s Radio One Buffalo announced it is acquiring 5,000-watt WHLD-AM 1270/Niagara Falls, NY (currently Conservative

Condolences: Dave Shapiro
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Condolences: Dave Shapiro

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Dave Shapiro
Frisina And FM Radio Reunited
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Frisina And FM Radio Reunited

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Frisina And FM Radio Reunited

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SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
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SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
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Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett
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WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett
Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville

May 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Capitol Launches Capitol Music Group Nashville

PROGRAMMING

Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW
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Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW

May 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW
Frisina And FM Radio Reunited
FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Frisina And FM Radio Reunited

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Frisina And FM Radio Reunited
Moody Radio Transitions To National Network
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Moody Radio Transitions To National Network

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moody Radio Transitions To National Network
Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kernan Named Pres./CEO, Nashville Public Radio
Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bob & Tom Show How Local Is Done

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