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UMGN Rebrands As Music Corporation of America

April 24, 2025April 25, 2025 kevincarter MCA, Music Corporation Of America, UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has undergone an “evolution,” rebranding as Music Corporation of America (MCA), under the leadership of

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Virgin Elevates Thompson-Waitt To SVP

April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 kevincarter Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group announced the promotion of Hannah Thompson-Waitt to Senior Vice President of Commercial Strategy. In her new

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FOX Sports Palm Springs Into Action

April 23, 2025 kevincarter FOX Sports Radio

• Arrington Broadcasting LLC’s KFSQ-AM/Thousand Palms, CA announced the launch of FOX Sports 1270 AM, serving the Coachella Valley by

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Curb Promotion Pro Earns Promotion

April 23, 2025 kevincarter Curb Records

• Curb Records is thrilled to announce the elevation of Allyson Gelnett (Massey) from Director of Promotion to National Director

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Bennett Joins Black River As VP/Label Services

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment is proud to announce the official appointment of LeAnn Bennett as Vice President, Label Services. In

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Spivey Upped To PD, KNIX/Phoenix

April 23, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KNIX

• iHeartMedia has elevated Reid Spivey to Program Director of Country KNIX/Phoenix, effective immediately. The move makes sense, as Spivey

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Jesse & Anna Wake Up Cincy & St. Louis

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WIL-FM

• Hubbard Radio Country 92.3 WIL/St. Louis takes advantage of air talent resources already in the family, welcoming the team

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Miggy Launches The Miggy Agency

April 23, 2025 kevincarter Miggy Agency

• Veteran radio talent and media pro Miggy Santos has launched The Miggy Agency, a creative studio providing voice tracking,

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Oxnard-Ventura Feelin’ Groovy

April 22, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KVYB

• Another Cumulus station has changed course after Westwood One’s recent dissolution of seven 24/7 formats — KVYB (106.3 The

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Your K-Frog Commute Sounds A Bit Different

April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KFRG

• Audacy Country KFRG/KXFG (K-Frog 95.1)/Riverside, CA announced two major drivetime changes: 1) Anthony Donatelli unplugs from afternoon drive and

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BREAKING NEWS

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

• UPDATED: Kendrick Lamar leads the Grammy class of 2026, earning nine total nominations, including his involvement in three of

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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

• Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
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Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

• MediaCo Holding Inc. announced it will launch simulcasts of WQHT (HOT 97) and Urban AC 107.5 WBLS/New York on

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
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Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
Time To Consult With Don Parker
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Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

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