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Lee Abrams Relaunches Consultancy

March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 kevincarter Lee Abrams

• Legendary media consultant Lee Abrams, who has helped shape the American radio industry for over four decades, has relaunched

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Consultants EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Knight Leaving Beasley, Launching Consultancy

December 17, 2019December 18, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group this week announced that Buzz Knight, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Innovation will be leaving

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McVay To Advise Sun Broadcast Group

October 24, 2019October 23, 2019 kevincarter Mike McVay, Sun Broadcast Group

• Sun Broadcast Group proudly announced that it has signed the famous Mike McVay of McVay Media to serve as an

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#Conclave45 Coming In June 2020

September 8, 2019September 8, 2019 kevincarter #Conclave45

• Save The Dates: #CONCLAVE45 — The Conclave has locked in the dates for the 2020 Conclave Summer Learning Conference —

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Paragon Gets Lucky With Gilltrap

August 20, 2019 kevincarter Paragon Media Strategies

• Paragon Media Strategies has acquired the talents of award-winning Audio Imaging Producer Zach Gilltrap, who has provided sound design creative

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McVay Signs On As Benztown Consultant

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019 kevincarter Benztown, Mike McVay

• Benztown, a global leader in radio imaging, voiceover, programming and jingles with over 2,300 affiliations on six different continents,

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Remembering Mike Sommers

July 7, 2019July 8, 2019 kevincarter WBEN-FM, WJBR, WSTW

• We were deeply saddened this weekend to learn of the passing of veteran programmer/consultant and entrepreneur Mike Sommers, who

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Tracy Johnson Launches Aircheck Service

June 25, 2019 kevincarter Tracy Johnson Media Group

• Tracy Johnson Media Group just launched a new aircheck service for radio pros. Air Check Coaching offers individual, customized

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BREAKING NEWS

Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
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Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

• Busy day at iHeartMedia Country WUBL (94.9 The Bull)/Atlanta, which has named company veterans Ashley Layfield as its new

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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

• Cox Media Group (CMG) introduced Brian McGhee as the new Vice President & Market Manager for CMG Jacksonville Radio,

Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
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Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

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Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
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Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

• On the heels of the announcement of the impending retirement of Allen Power as President of Broadcast Media for

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
Tune In To River House Radio
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Tune In To River House Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tune In To River House Radio
BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce
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BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce
Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
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Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
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Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

PROGRAMMING

Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
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Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
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Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
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Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
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Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
McCartney Back On SLC Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

McCartney Back On SLC Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McCartney Back On SLC Radio
Anna & Raven Eager To Experience ‘Dry Heat’
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Anna & Raven Eager To Experience ‘Dry Heat’

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Anna & Raven Eager To Experience ‘Dry Heat’

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