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Winfield Named ’23 Radio Mercury Chief Judge

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 kevincarter

• The Radio Mercury Awards is pleased to announce Sherman Winfield, Executive Creative Director of VMLY&R, as the 2023 Chief

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Lewis Running Cumulus Huntsville & Chattanooga

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has promoted John Lewis to Regional Vice President/Market Manager for the company’s stations in Huntsville, AL and

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Butters Joins Concord As VP/Sync

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 kevincarter Concord

• Concord has hired Chase Butters as Vice President of Sync for Concord Music Publishing. Based in Concord’s Los Angeles

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Trio Of Saga Executive Upgrades

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Tidewater Communications, Inc., a division of Saga Communications serving the Norfolk, VA market announces three executive upgrades: Carol Commander

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Menna Named MAB Broadcaster Of The Year

November 18, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Sending our best wishes to Mary Menna, VP/Market Manager for Beasley Media Group Boston, which includes WBZ-FM (98.5 The

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New Radio Talent Institute Added

November 17, 2022 kevincarter National Radio Talent System

• National Radio Talent System (NRTS), a division of the RAB announces a relaunch of the original Missouri Broadcasters Association

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Saga Elevates Forgy & Leland

November 16, 2022November 17, 2022 kevincarter Saga Communications

• Saga Communications has promoted Chris Forgy from SVP of Operations to President & CEO, effective Dec. 7. That position

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Good Karma: Wexler Moves Into Coaching Role

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 kevincarter Good Karma Brands, WTMJ

• Steve Wexler, VP/Market Manager for Good Karma Brands Milwaukee, will wrap up his 35-year management career and transition into

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Quu Goes Gonzo

November 14, 2022 kevincarter QUU

• Quu Inc. welcomes radio veteran Laura Gonzo as Senior Director of Affiliate Services. In this new post, Gonzo will

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New CMG Managers In Houston & Orlando

November 14, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group announced new leadership for its radio groups in Houston and Orlando — Stephanie Callihan is upped

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION SALES 

iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades

• iHeartMedia snuck in several pre-holiday executive announcements just under the wire, starting with the promotion of Mark Glynn to

Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
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Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

LABEL LOVE

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
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Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
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Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
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Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
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Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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