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De Angelis Upped To SVP/Promo, iHeart Markets

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has elevated Joe De Angelis to Senior Vice President of Promotions for the iHeartMedia Markets Group, effective immediately.

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Waterloo Austin Launches Mega 102.7

January 18, 2022 kevincarter Waterloo Media

• Waterloo Media Austin made some noise at noon on Tuesday, launching new Spanish-language brand Mega 102.7, formerly Rhythmic Hot

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

WMAL’s O’Connor Gets New Company

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WMAL

• There’s a whole new look and sound to the O’Connor and Company morning show today on Cumulus News-Talk 105.9

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 URBAN 

Compass & Townsquare Have Weekend Plans

January 14, 2022January 16, 2022 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, Townsquare Media

• Compass Media Networks announced the launch of weekend versions of six already successful weeknight shows produced by Townsquare Media,

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeart: ‘To The Metaverse… & Beyond!’

January 13, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced an important next step in extending its presence into web3 and the metaverse, beginning with plans for

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RESEARCH TRIPLE A 

88Nine’s Jordan Lee Joining Paragon

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 kevincarter Paragon Media Strategies, WMYS

• Jordan Lee, Station Director of Radio Milwaukee Triple A WYMS (88Nine)/Milwaukee is leaving the station after 13 years to

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING 

Sun & Fun Celebrates Silver

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 kevincarter Sun and Fun Media

• Sun & Fun Media announced that it will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2022. The company was founded in

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Williams Named Director of Marketing, AMA

January 12, 2022 kevincarter Americana Music Association

• The Americana Music Association has elevated Anna Lee (Crenshaw) Williams to Director of Marketing. Williams begins her sixth year

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Pulijal Named President, Capitol Music Group

January 11, 2022January 12, 2022 kevincarter Capitol Music Group

• Capitol Records executive Arjun Pulijal has been promoted to President of Capitol Music Group (CMG). Pulijal is a nine-year

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY FRONT PAGE HOT AC PUBLIC SERVICE 

$52K On The Table, All Year

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 kevincarter Centennial Broadcasting, WBQB

• Centennial Broadcasting Hot AC WBQB (B101.5)/Fredericksburg, VA has teamed up with Radley Cadillac/Chevrolet to offer a truly local year-long

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BREAKING NEWS

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

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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
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

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

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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
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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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