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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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BMG Acquires Share Of Paul Simon’s Music

June 22, 2023June 23, 2023 kevincarter BMG, Paul Simon

• BMG is proud to announce that it has acquired a substantial stake in the work of two-time Rock &

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Rexha Recovering After Concert Assault

June 19, 2023June 20, 2023 kevincarter Bebe Rexha

• Warner Records’ artist Bebe Rexha is home recovering after she was struck in the face by a cell phone

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Twitter Nailed With $250 Mil Copyright Suit

June 14, 2023June 15, 2023 kevincarter NMPA, Twitter

• The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA), acting on behalf of 17 major music publishers, has filed a federal copyright

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Life Sentence For Matthews’ Murderer

June 4, 2023 kevincarter WWJ

• A Detroit-area man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal slaying of WWJ (Newsradio 950)/Detroit overnight

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Butler Legally Upgraded At WCM

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• Steve Butler has been promoted to Head of Legal & Business Affairs, North America, for Warner Chappell Music (WCM).

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Fetty Wap Sentenced To Six Years On Drug Charges

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 kevincarter Fetty Wap

• Grammy-nominated rapper Fetty Wap has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in a New

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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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FCC’s Rosenworcel To Address NAB Show

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 kevincarter FCC, NAB Show

• FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will address broadcasters and those from all corners of the media and entertainment industry at

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iHeart Names Kurland EVP/Business Affairs

April 10, 2023April 10, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has named Jon Kurland as Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Entertainment Counsel. In his new

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Remembering Bob Weir
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Remembering Bob Weir

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Weir

• Bob Weir, singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist and founding member of The Grateful Dead and the band’s latest iteration, Dead

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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Remembering Bob Weir
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Remembering Bob Weir

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Weir

• Bob Weir, singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist and founding member of The Grateful Dead and the band’s latest iteration, Dead

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

PROGRAMMING

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

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