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Warner Music Group Eliminating 270 Positions

March 29, 2023March 30, 2023 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group has become the latest in a long line of major media companies to undergo downsizing, as

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Dolly & Garth Hosting 58th ACM Awards

March 29, 2023March 29, 2023 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music, Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions announced that global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth

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Audacy Asks For Reverse Stock Split

March 28, 2023March 29, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy, Inc. will be asking its shareholders to vote on May 24 to approve a reverse stock split in

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Hall Of Famer Lee Valsvik!

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KQQL

• iHeartMedia Minneapolis proudly announces that market mainstay Lee Valsvik, midday personality on Classic Hits KQQL (KOOL 108) will be

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Axel Lowe Leaving Cumulus Atlanta

March 27, 2023March 28, 2023 kevincarter 99X, Cumulus Media

• Late Monday we learned that, after a remarkable three-decade run with Cumulus Atlanta, Axel Lowe has tendered his resignation

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Borchetta Recovering After Race Crash

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, Scott Borchetta

• We are sending our best wishes to Big Machine Label Group Chairman & CEO Scott Borchetta, a lifelong racer

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Priority Records Inks Sugarhill Ddot

March 23, 2023 kevincarter Capitol Music Group, Priority Records

• Sugarhill Ddot, one of the most prominent emerging artists in New York City, has signed to the legendary hip

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Special Guests Added To iHeart Awards

March 23, 2023 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced that the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards show will feature special appearances from Cher, Buffalo

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BFOA To Honor Jim Thompson

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation, NAB Show

• The late Jim Thompson, well-respected radio and TV broadcast industry executive and longtime President of the Broadcasters Foundation of

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2023 ACM Radio Award Nominees

March 22, 2023March 23, 2023 kevincarter ACM Awards

The Academy of Country Music announced the ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards™, including

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

• HYBE AMERICA announced that Scott Borchetta is departing the company. HYBE will retain assets, the distribution deal, the publishing

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Audacy Stations Exude Excellence
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Audacy Stations Exude Excellence

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

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LABEL LOVE

A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
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WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
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Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

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