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MILESTONES

FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES TOP 40 

#FreedBritney As Conservatorship Ended

November 12, 2021November 15, 2021 kevincarter Britney Spears

• After nearly 14 years of living under an increasingly oppressive conservatorship that dominated every aspect of her life, Britney

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Cardi B Signs With Warner Chappell Music

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 kevincarter Cardi B, Warner Chappell Music

• Warner Chappell Music has entered into a worldwide co-publishing agreement with Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum global superstar Cardi B. The

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Meet Your 2021 Marconi Winners!

November 10, 2021November 11, 2021 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB

• The 2021 National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) Marconi Radio Awards were presented Wednesday during a virtual ceremony, hosted by

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

KEXP’s Tom Mara Passes The Torch

November 10, 2021November 10, 2021 kevincarter KEXP

• Seattle-based nonprofit music radio station KEXP announced that its longtime Executive Director, Tom Mara, will officially step down on

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AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Country Radio HOF Deadline Friday!

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter Country Radio Hall of Fame, CRS 2022

• Not to push you or anything… but the nomination deadline for the 2022 Country Radio Hall of Fame is

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AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Marconi Awards Wednesday!

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB

• Just a reminder that the 2021 National Association of Broadcasters’ (NAB) Marconi Radio Awards will be presented on Wednesday,

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Gracie Awards Opens Call For Entries

November 8, 2021 kevincarter AWMF===, Gracie Awards

• The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), is proud to open the call

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Mike Kennedy To Re-Retire

November 8, 2021November 9, 2021 kevincarter KZPT, WDAF

• RAMP has confirmed that Country Radio Hall of Famer Mike Kennedy, OM of Audacy Kansas City and Brand Manager of

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

CRB Releases 2022 ‘New Faces’ Nominees

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 kevincarter CRB, CRS 2022

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has released the list of 11 nominees for this year’s New Faces of Country Music®

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Westwood One Re-Ups With ‘Bob & Tom’

November 8, 2021 kevincarter Bob and Tom Show, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has entered into a new three-year syndication agreement with The BOB & TOM Show. The

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BREAKING NEWS

Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

• Michael Bryan, former Global Head of Country Music for Apple Music, announced the formation of his new entertainment venture,

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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

• SiriusXM announced a new audio advertising partnership with Google that connects YouTube to one of the largest audio advertising

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

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Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

• iHeartMedia Philadelphia has tapped longtime company veteran Jeff Hurley as Senior Vice President of Programming, with oversight of Urban

Fred Show Joins HOT 99.5/DC & Z104.3/Baltimore
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Fred Show Joins HOT 99.5/DC & Z104.3/Baltimore

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fred Show Joins HOT 99.5/DC & Z104.3/Baltimore
Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

LABEL LOVE

Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

PROGRAMMING

Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
AWARDS Consultants CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Lands Gator As Chief Media Officer
CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR Selects Kanani As Host Of ‘Morning Edition’
Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

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