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Executive Action: Cusick Joins UMG

February 23, 2022 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Richard Cusick as Chief Product Officer, Global E-Commerce. In this newly created role,

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Executive Action, Futuri-Style

February 21, 2022 kevincarter Futuri Media

• Veteran programmer and consultant Scott Lindy has been named Marketing Content Specialist at Futuri. In his new role, Lindy

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KUBE Has Left The Building… Again

February 20, 2022February 21, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KBKS, KUBE

• iHeartMedia Seattle was busier than usual over the President’s Day weekend, as heritage Hip Hop HQ KUBE 93.3 vanished

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ACM Hires A Half Dozen

February 18, 2022February 20, 2022 kevincarter ACM, ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® announced six new hires across several departments: Lori Kraft joins as Director, Brand Creative

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WPGC Launches ‘Good Morning Show’

February 17, 2022February 17, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WPGC

• Audacy announced the impending launch of The Good Morning Show on WPGC/Washington, starting Feb. 22. The newly assembled cast

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Stand Back… Studio2Bee Keeps Growing

February 16, 2022 kevincarter Studio2Bee Entertainment

• It’s the second big executive announcement of the week for Nashville-based artist development conglomerate Studio2Bee Entertainment — on the

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VP Upgrade For Republic’s Vastola

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 kevincarter Republic Records

• Republic Records has promoted Julie Vastola to Vice President, Visual Content. The New York-based Vastola most recently served as

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Side Order Of Live 105

February 15, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KITS, Live 105

• For fans of the legendary, dearly departed Live 105/San Francisco — like us — Audacy has launched Classic Live

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Smith, Ford, Hammar To Host ‘New Faces’ Show

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 kevincarter CRS 2022

• Country Radio Seminar announced a trio of talented broadcasters who will host the New Faces of Country Music® Show,

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Timure Earns Island SVP Stripes

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 kevincarter Island Records

• Sharon Timure has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing for Island Records. In her newly expanded

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BREAKING NEWS

UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
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UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

• As first reported by Country Aircheck, those Universal Music Group layoffs have reached the hallways of MCA, resulting in

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

• As first reported by Country Aircheck, those Universal Music Group layoffs have reached the hallways of MCA, resulting in

Kaplan Leaving NAB After 14 Years
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Kaplan Leaving NAB After 14 Years

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kaplan Leaving NAB After 14 Years
Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT

LABEL LOVE

UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons

PROGRAMMING

Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE 

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

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