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Amazon Music

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG, Twitch, Amazon Get Busier

January 27, 2022 kevincarter Amazon Music, Twitch, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG), Twitch, and Amazon Music announced an expansion of the companies’ agreements, which will provide customers

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Kammerer New Head Of Country @ Amazon Music

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021 kevincarter Amazon Music

• Amazon Music is delighted to announce that veteran music industry executive Michelle Tigard Kammerer has been named as Head

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Amazon Acquires Art19

June 26, 2021 kevincarter Amazon Music, Art19

• Amazon is further increasing its footprint in the podcasting space with the acquisition of Oakland, CA-based Art19, which provides

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Amazon Acquires Wondery

December 30, 2020January 3, 2021 kevincarter Amazon Music, Wondery

• Amazon has signed an agreement to acquire podcast publisher Wondery, which will become part of the Amazon Music division.

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Harms & Stapleford Now Streaming

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 kevincarter Amazon Music, Pandora

• UPDATED: Big news for a couple prominent Alternative veterans: 1) Andrew Harms who recently resigned as APD/MD and afternoon

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FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Amazon Music Catches Podcast Fever

September 16, 2020 kevincarter Amazon Music

• Amazon Music announced today the launch of podcasts in the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Japan, across all tiers of

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Dan Patrick Makes A Scene

September 16, 2020 kevincarter Amazon Music, Dan Patrick

• On the heels of Amazon’s big podcast announcement, and as classic movie fanatics we were particularly intrigued by the

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CRS Cranks Up Country Heat

February 3, 2020 kevincarter Amazon Music, CRS 2020

• The much-anticipated talent lineup has been released for the 3rd annual Amazon Music Presents: Country Heat at CRS, scheduled

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BREAKING NEWS

Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
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Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

• iHeartMedia Chicago welcomes industry vet Kashon Powell as Vice President of Programming. Effective August 18, she will take over

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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

• Respected music industry pros Dave Kelly and Bekah Digby have joined forces to create a strategic digital and streaming

Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
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Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

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EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint

• While no formal announcement has been made, RAMP has confirmed that Educational Media Foundation’s K-Love, Inc. filed an Asset

Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter
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Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter
Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin
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Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin

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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
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2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

PROGRAMMING

EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint
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EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EMF Expands Birmingham Footprint
Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter
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Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter

July 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hagerstown Forecast: A Tad Brighter
Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brett Andrews Totally At Home In Wisconsin
Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
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Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago

July 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kashon Powell Named VP/Prog., iHeart Chicago
Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

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