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Universal Music Breaking Up With TikTok?

January 30, 2024February 1, 2024 kevincarter UMPG

• UPDATED: It appears that Universal Music is ending its relationship with TikTok, effective today. Last evening, an open letter,

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Ford Named Host Of ‘Backstage Country’

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 kevincarter Backstage Country, Beasley Media Group, Key Networks

• Beasley Media Group and Key Networks announced that award-winning Country radio personality Kelly Ford has been named as the

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Breakfast Club Names Hilarious New Co-Host

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 kevincarter Premiere Networks, The Breakfast Club, WWPR

• iHeartMedia announced that Jess Hilarious has been named as the new co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club, alongside

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Int’l Women’s Podcast Awards Return

January 29, 2024January 28, 2024 kevincarter

• The International Women’s Podcast Awards returns for its 4th year on Wednesday, June 19, at the IET London: Savoy

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Reach Media Seeks Affiliate Relations Pro

January 22, 2024 kevincarter REACH Media, Urban One

• Syndicated radio network, Reach Media, Inc., a division of Urban One, is seeking a seasoned Director, Affiliate Relations to

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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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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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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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‘Michigan Radio’ Now ‘Michigan Public’

January 14, 2024 kevincarter Michigan Public

• Michigan Radio, the state’s largest NPR news outlet, has rebranded as Michigan Public, effective Jan. 10. According to the

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How To Raise Your Audio Game, Quicke

January 10, 2024January 10, 2024 kevincarter World College Radio Day

• Dr. Rob Quicke, a leading authority in the field of audio production and the founder of College Radio Day,

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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

• After nearly two decades of service with CBS Radio, Entercom and Audacy, Michael Martin announced he is stepping down

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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

• A genteel tip of our tea cup to Gene “Bean” Baxter, former longtime co-host of the legendary Kevin &

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
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Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified
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Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

• Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment announces four new hires as the label continues to expand its team

Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
Condolences: Joel Cash
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Condolences: Joel Cash

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Joel Cash

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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
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Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
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Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
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iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
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Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
WQAM & Marlins Hug It Out Again
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WQAM & Marlins Hug It Out Again

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WQAM & Marlins Hug It Out Again
Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
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Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
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Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group
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Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
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Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

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