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YouTube Shares A.I. Music Principles

August 21, 2023August 22, 2023 kevincarter UMG, YouTube Music

• YouTube just published a first-ever set of A.I. music principles and launched the YouTube Music A.I. Incubator featuring artists,

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NPR Names Rodriguez VP/Exec. Editor

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced that, after a comprehensive global search, Eva Rodriguez has been named as NPR’s Vice President and Executive

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SoundExchange Files Suit Against SiriusXM

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 kevincarter SiriusXM, SoundExchange

• SoundExchange announced that it has filed a lawsuit against SiriusXM to recover substantial unpaid royalties and late fees owed

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BMLG Ups Nixon, Adds Waters

August 15, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, The Valory Music Co.

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, proudly announces the appointment of Brooke Nixon as Director, Streaming.

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Barr Returns To CMG As Digital Media Director

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Orlando is pleased to announce the return of Kaylee Barr as Director of its Digital

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Weitman Extended At Nexstar

August 10, 2023 kevincarter Nexstar Media Group

• Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that it has extended the employment agreement of Gary Weitman, the company’s Executive Vice

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WTOP Names Trio Of News Directors

August 9, 2023August 9, 2023 kevincarter WTOP

• Hubbard’s WTOP News/Washington announced that Monique Hayes has been promoted to AM Broadcast News Director; Bill McFarland is joining

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Parker Inducted Into Black Journalists HOF

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter FOX Sports Radio

• Congratulations to Rob Parker, co-host of FOX Sports Radio’s The Odd Couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker, MLB

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Rich Eisen To Host Marconi Awards

August 7, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter Marconi Awards, NAB Show New York

• Emmy-nominated broadcaster Rich Eisen will host the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards Dinner, presented by Xperi, on October 25 during

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CMG Tulsa Enhances Digital Team

August 6, 2023 kevincarter Cox Media Group, KRAV, KRMG, KWEN

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Tulsa is proud to welcome two new members to its Digital Media crew — please

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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

• UPDATED: Bloomberg News was first to report that iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have held preliminary talks to discuss a possible

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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

• SiriusXM announced a new audio advertising partnership with Google that connects YouTube to one of the largest audio advertising

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

• UPDATED: Bloomberg News was first to report that iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have held preliminary talks to discuss a possible

Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot
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Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot

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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
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Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Named EVP/A&R At Big Machine
Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift
Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Partners With Akando For Promo
Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
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Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cody Alan Hosting ACM Nominee Special
Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
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Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Walters Upped To SVP At Surfdog/DKM
KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?
Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot
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Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot
Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger
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Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Boomer Is iHeart’s Louisville Slugger
Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
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Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

April 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly
Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
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Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Shannon Named OM, CMG San Antonio
McVay Honored For His Industry Impact
AWARDS Consultants CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay Honored For His Industry Impact

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