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Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Warner Records Nashville

• Warner Records Nashville announces multiple strategic moves in its executive leadership and creative teams. These promotions and new hire

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Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026March 26, 2026 kevincarter Cox Communications

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that Cox Communications cannot be held liable for music piracy committed

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Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group

March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media announced that it has entered into an agreement to spin off its Brookings, SD radio stations to

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES STREAMING 

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 kevincarter Reno Media Group

• Reno Media Group is seeking an experienced Broadcast Radio Engineer to support and maintain a six-station broadcast cluster (plus

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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 kevincarter HEY NOW Records

• On the heels of the recent launch of HEY NOW Records, a streamlined independent label built around the premise

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Executive Action At Shore Fire Media

March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 kevincarter Shore Fire Media

• Entertainment marketing and content production company Dolphin announced the elevation of Marilyn Laverty from CEO to Chairman of its

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Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter RCS

• RCS Worldwide announced the appointment of Susan Larkin as its new President & CEO, marking a pivotal moment as

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Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Ebro Laura Rosenberg, Superadio

• Amplified Voices, the fast-growing digital and streaming platform powered by Superadio Networks, announced a new content partnership with Dad

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iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 kevincarter Atlantic Records, Bruno Mars, iHeartMedia

• In a move that could reshape how albums are introduced in the streaming era, iHeartMedia and TikTok recently debuted

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Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Kobalt, Primary Wave Music

• Primary Wave Music, a leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kobalt,

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

• UPDATED 8/9, 4pm PT: The company’s Atlanta cluster was particularly hard hit… “Scorched Earth” is how one market observer

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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms
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SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Names Tartikoff SVP/Head Of Comms

• SiriusXM has named Jenny Tartikoff as Senior Vice President and Head of Communications, effective August 10. Tartikoff will report

Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

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Remembering Peter Katsis
CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Peter Katsis

• Peter Katsis, founding partner of The Firm, who managed the careers of Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, Backstreet Boys and many

‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement
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Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Galaxy’s Ed Levine Announces Retirement

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Remembering Peter Katsis
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Remembering Peter Katsis

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Peter Katsis
Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
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Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
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Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

PROGRAMMING

‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’

August 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Fixing Radio Means Taking A Chance Or Two’
Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kincade & Chernoff Drive Atlanta’s Fan Home
UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
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UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UF & Saga Ink Seven-Year JSA
Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
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Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly

August 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore-Evans Running Digital For iHeart Philly
WWWN Gets Down To Business
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WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business
Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Cuts Painfully Continue

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