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Al Mayers Retiring From Bloomberg

September 16, 2022September 16, 2022 kevincarter Bloomberg Media

• The RAMP crew sends our best wishes to Al Mayers, the longtime Global Head of TV and Radio for

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2022 CMA Broadcast Finalists Announced

September 7, 2022September 9, 2022 kevincarter CMA Awards

Finalists For Personality Of The Year Weekly National: American Country Countdown (Kix Brooks), Westwood One; The Country Top 40 with

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VMAs To Honor Global Icons RHCP

August 21, 2022 kevincarter VMAs

• The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been selected to receive the prestigious Global Icon Award at the upcoming 2022

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Executive Action: Maria Thrasher

August 15, 2022 kevincarter Hearst

• Maria Thrasher, a media sales and marketing veteran with deep sales and brand development experience in television, radio and

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VMA Video Vanguard Honoree: Nicki Minaj

August 8, 2022 kevincarter VMAs

• For the first time since 2019, the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) will present its highest honor – the Michael

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Nexstar Extends Sook Thru 3/26

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 kevincarter Nexstar Media Group

• Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s Board of Directors has extended the employment agreement of Chief Executive Officer Perry A. Sook,

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Harlow, Lamar, Lil Nas X Lead VMA Noms

July 26, 2022July 26, 2022 kevincarter MTV, VMAs

• Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Nas X lead the list of nominees for next month’s 2022 MTV Video

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Tamron Hall Joins NABLF

July 25, 2022 kevincarter NABLF

• Emmy Award-winning talk show host, journalist, producer and author Tamron Hall has been appointed to the National Association of

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Kennedy Center Honorees Announced

July 21, 2022July 25, 2022 kevincarter Kennedy Center Honors

• The recipients of the 45th Kennedy Center Honors have been announced, and, as expected, its another awesomely eclectic class

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H.E.R. To Star In ‘Beauty & Beast’ Special

July 20, 2022 kevincarter ABC, H.E.R.

• GRAMMY and Academy Award-winner H.E.R. has been inked to play Belle in ABC’s upcoming hybrid special in celebration of

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

• We are having a serious ’80s flashback… Madonna leads the field of nominees for the 2026 MTV Video Music

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
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Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
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Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

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