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iHeart Cleveland Elevates Hunter & O’Brien

May 30, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Cleveland proudly announces the advancement of two esteemed sales leaders: Cindy Hunter (left) has been named Senior Vice

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BruteHawke Acquires HardDrive Radio

May 22, 2024 kevincarter Gemini XIII, HardDrive Radio, United Stations

• After nearly three decades of delivering epic, hard-rockin’ nightly, weekly, and online radio content, HardDrive Radio now forges a

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Encouraging Radio’s Next Generation

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 kevincarter WSDP

• Given all of the “radio is dying” rhetoric being carelessly tossed around by alarmists looking for clicks, it’s encouraging

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RIAA VP Upgrades For Burr & Bass

May 15, 2024May 16, 2024 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) announced the elevation of Erin D. D. Burr to Senior Vice President,

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SRG/ILS Re-Ups With Virgin Music Group

April 29, 2024 kevincarter SRG/ILS, Virgin Music Group

• The SRG/ILS Group is pleased to announce that it has extended its successful partnership with Virgin Music Group, building

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Julian On The Radio On The Loose

April 2, 2024 kevincarter KPLZ

• Monday’s flip of Lotus Hot AC KPLZ (Star 101.5)/Seattle from to Country as 101.5 HANK FM resulted in the

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Compass Pulls Off Executive Hat Trick

March 28, 2024 kevincarter Compass Media Networks

• Compass Media Networks announces the elevation of Robert Blum, Tyler Brewer, and Chris Kleiber, who will collectively oversee the

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Four Hubbards Make MN Broadcasters HOF

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 kevincarter Minnesota Broadcasters

• Four members of broadcasting’s esteemed Hubbard family will be inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame this fall

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McCormick Awarded Middays At The Current

March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 kevincarter KCMP, The Current

• Minneapolis Public Radio Triple A KCMP (The Current)/Minneapolis-St. Paul promotes from within and elevates Zach McCormick from overnights/fill-in to

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ELVIS Act Signed Into Law

March 21, 2024March 24, 2024 kevincarter Human Artistry Campaign

• The bipartisan “Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act” was formally signed into law on Thursday by Tennessee

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The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske
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The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Wolf Wakes Up With Jenny & Jagger… & Gapske

• We initially reported this news on Monday, and now it’s official — Audacy Country WDAF (106.5 The Wolf)/Kansas City

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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action

• The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) announced the hire of Grey Gordon as its new Communications & Digital

Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote
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Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

August 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Global Implications For Amazon’s Kammerer, Belote

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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

• SummitMedia has an immediate opening for full-time morning host at legendary Country 94.7 KTTS/Springfield, MO. The position became available

ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
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ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
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Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

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MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud
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Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Aplenty At Big Loud

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Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up In Sunny Springfield!
ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
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ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ESPN Chicago Revamps Lineup, Adds Eisen
Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
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Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Tampa Launches Florida Alumni Radio
McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
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McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay To Receive NAB Nat’l Radio Award
Buyers Of Beasley Ft. Myers Group Revealed
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Buyers Of Beasley Ft. Myers Group Revealed

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buyers Of Beasley Ft. Myers Group Revealed
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

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