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Condolences: Buddy Scott

February 5, 2024February 6, 2024 kevincarter

• UPDATED: Yesterday we received the sad news of the passing of legendary programmer/consultant Buddy Scott, probably best known as

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ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Michaels Named Brand Mgr., Jack FM/Austin

February 5, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter KJFK-FM

• Austin-based Recharge Media is proud to announce the hire of major market veteran Jay Michaels as Brand Manager of

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Megan Thee Stallion & WMG Ink Unique Agreement

February 3, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter Megan Thee Stallion, Warner Music Group

• Megan Thee Stallion and Warner Music Group announced an innovative agreement that will enable her maintain her independence as

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Cadillac Takes On Altoona’s Froggy 98.1

February 2, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter 7 Mountains Media, WFGY

• Nice to see veteran Country programmer/personality Cadillac Jack right back in action — less than a month after his

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN AC 

Farewell, Funky Larry; Hello, Madd Hatta

February 2, 2024February 4, 2024 kevincarter KMJQ, Radio One

• This week marks the end of an era in Houston, as radio legend Funky Larry Jones unplugs, wrapping up

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RAB Executive Action

February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 kevincarter RAB

• RAB announced the elevation of three staff members: Kim Johnson is upped to VP of Professional Development; Cynthia Pham

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Radio HOF Now Taking Names

February 1, 2024 kevincarter Radio Hall Of Fame

• The Museum of Broadcast Communications announced that the Radio Hall Of Fame Nominating Committee will accept suggestions for 2024

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RATINGS RESEARCH 

Somerville Named COO Of Research Director

February 1, 2024 kevincarter Research Director

• Research Director, Inc. (RDI) announced the elevation of Nicole Somerville to Chief Operating Officer. Somerville joined the company in

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COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Elroy Upped To PD, KKAJ/Ardmore, OK

February 1, 2024 kevincarter KKAJ

• Stephens Media Group keeps it in the family and promotes APD/afternoon personality Mike Elroy to Program Director of Heritage

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Rainey Named PD, KKRZ & KXJM/Portland

February 1, 2024 kevincarter KKRZ, KXJM

• iHeartMedia has tapped programming pro Tim Rainey as the new Program Director of heritage Top 40 KKRZ (Z100) and

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BREAKING NEWS

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

• During a companywide Town Hall meeting on Monday, Hubbard Radio CEO Ginny Hubbard announced that Hubbard Radio will be

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DIGITAL

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

• Jean-Sebastien “Seb” Permal has been named as SVP of A&R, EMEA and Central Europe for Warner Music. In this

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
JVC Bolsters Panama City Sales Force
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

JVC Bolsters Panama City Sales Force

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Bolsters Panama City Sales Force

LABEL LOVE

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
Remembering Bob Jamieson
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson
MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

PROGRAMMING

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios

May 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
Federated Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose
WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings

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