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Radio Mercury Door Is Ajar

January 22, 2024 kevincarter Radio Mercury Awards

• Call for Entry for the 2024 Radio Mercury Awards, the only awards exclusively celebrating radio creative, is now officially

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iHeart & Joe Pags Mutually Recommit

January 19, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WOAI

• iHeartMedia San Antonio announced an exclusive agreement with talk radio personality Joe Pags to renew and expand his relationship

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GMR Files Suit Against VBA

January 19, 2024January 22, 2024 kevincarter Global Music Rights

• Global Music Rights (GMR), one of four U.S.-based performing rights organizations representing songwriters and composers for the public performance

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Ft. Pierce Trades Classical For R&B

January 18, 2024 kevincarter IRSC, WQCP

• RAMP has learned of a format change on Florida’s Treasure Coast, as Indian River State College (IRSC) Public Media

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Meet Your iHeart Music Awards Nominees

January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• Taylor Swift, Jelly Roll, 21 Savage, SZA and Olivia Rodrigo have garnered the most nominations for the 2024 iHeartRadio

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Spike Eskin Coming Home To 94WIP/Philly

January 17, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WIP-FM

• Audacy announced that Spike Eskin will return to WIP-FM (SportsRadio 94WIP)/Philadelphia as afternoon drive co-host. Eskin will step down

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Family First For Justin Case

January 16, 2024 kevincarter KFDI, SummitMedia

• Justin Case announced that after a 12-year run with SummitMedia Wichita (dating back to previous owners Journal and Scripps),

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Audacy Swings Into Executive Action

January 16, 2024January 17, 2024 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy announced a half-dozen strategic leadership updates and promotions to bolster the Company’s commitment to its local markets. The

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‘Skeeter’ Circles Back To Jonesboro’s Fox

January 16, 2024 kevincarter KDXY, Saga Communications

• Saga’s Jonesboro Radio Group in Jonesboro, AR welcomes a familiar face back into the family, naming Tim Goodrich (a.k.a.

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May The 4th Be With iHeartCountry Fest

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 kevincarter iHeartCountry Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the return of the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One to Austin’s Moody Center on Saturday, May

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BREAKING NEWS

Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

• Warner Records Group announced the appointment of Jim Roppo as Chairman. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to Warner

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

• Jim Roppo‘s move from Republic Records to Warner Music Group comes against the backdrop of extensive layoffs inside Universal

Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
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Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
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Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
Executive Action At River House
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Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House

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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
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Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE 

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
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CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

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