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Medlock Earns Mediabase VP Stripes

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 kevincarter Media Monitors, Mediabase

• Mediabase, the leader in radio airplay monitoring, today announced the promotion of Josh Medlock to Vice President of Affiliate Relations

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RESEARCH 

Rolling Stone Rolls Past Chart Debut

May 12, 2019 kevincarter Rolling Stone

• Last week Rolling Stone made some news when it unveiled its ambitious plan to enter the chart business and go

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES RESEARCH 

Rolling Stone To Launch Music Charts

May 7, 2019May 8, 2019 kevincarter Penske Media Corporation, Rolling Stone

• In a direct challenge to Billboard, the longtime undisputed leader of music charts, another venerable music industry publication, Rolling

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

VP Upgrade For Mediabase’s Miller

May 6, 2019 kevincarter Mediabase

• Mediabase, the leader in radio airplay monitoring, announced the promotion of Gregg Miller to Vice President of Sales/Client Services. He

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Nielsen & SOCAN Extend

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 kevincarter Nielsen, SOCAN

• Nielsen and SOCAN, the leading rights management organization in Canada, have extended their relationship to maintain Nielsen Music as

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH SOCIAL MEDIA 

Paragon Adds Two, Ups Two

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 kevincarter Paragon Media Strategies

• Paragon Media Strategies is proud to announce the addition of two new marketing consultants and the in-house promotion of

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Entercom & Nielsen Team Up

April 24, 2019April 25, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, Nielsen

• Entercom and Nielsen announced a multi-year strategic agreement for a comprehensive suite of measurement tools aimed at enhancing Entercom’s

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Mike Shepard Joins Tracy Johnson Media

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 kevincarter Tracy Johnson Media Group

• Veteran programmer, talent coach and research guru Mike Shepard has joined forces with fellow industry pro Tracy Johnson at Tracy Johnson

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH SALES 

Wells Joins GeoBroadcast Solutions

March 4, 2019 kevincarter GeoBroadcast Solutions

• GeoBroadcast Solutions has appointed veteran radio executive Harvey Wells as Director of Sales Development and Marketing. Wells is responsible for the

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MIW Releases Gender Analysis Study

February 27, 2019 kevincarter Mentoring and Inspiring Women

• Each year, the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group compiles and analyzes the number of women in

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BREAKING NEWS

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

• UPDATING: RAMP has learned that Beasley Media Group is cutting budgets and downsizing personnel in several markets, including Boston,

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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

• MCA (Music Corporation of America) is proud to announce two key additions to its digital marketing team — Sarah

Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING STREAMING 

Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
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Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
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Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

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Moneyball: The Most Powerful Social Channels for Radio Stations
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Moneyball: The Most Powerful Social Channels for Radio Stations

August 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: The Most Powerful Social Channels for Radio Stations

• Last week we drilled into the most influential marketing channels for likely ratings participants. At or near the top

PickleJar Up All Night… Again
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

PickleJar Up All Night… Again

August 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PickleJar Up All Night… Again
KSHE: Missouri State Of The Art
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KSHE: Missouri State Of The Art

August 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KSHE: Missouri State Of The Art

LABEL LOVE

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

PROGRAMMING

PickleJar Up All Night… Again
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PickleJar Up All Night… Again

August 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on PickleJar Up All Night… Again
KSHE: Missouri State Of The Art
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

KSHE: Missouri State Of The Art

August 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KSHE: Missouri State Of The Art
Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
Matty Jeff: Sheriff Of Townsquare Country
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Matty Jeff: Sheriff Of Townsquare Country

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matty Jeff: Sheriff Of Townsquare Country
Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

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