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Black River Entertainment

BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026June 1, 2026 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

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Black River Partners With Akando For Promo

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Akando Music, Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment announced they will be partnering with AKANDO Music for radio promotion. Their first official release will

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Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• As initially reported by Country Aircheck, and confirmed by RAMP, Black River Entertainment is undergoing a restructuring of its

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National Upgrade For Black River’s LaJack

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment is proud to announce the elevation of Kellie LaJack to Director of National Promotion, effective immediately.

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PR Pro Kovacevich Joins Black River Entertainment

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment welcomes Nikki Kovacevich as its new Marketing & PR Coordinator. The announcement was made by her

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Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment has availed itself of the experience of radio and record industry pro Traci Hite as the

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Bennett Joins Black River As VP/Label Services

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment is proud to announce the official appointment of LeAnn Bennett as Vice President, Label Services. In

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Hudspeth Upped To Creative Mgr. At Black River

March 6, 2025March 7, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Publishing has promoted Sarah Hudspeth to Creative Manager. Hudspeth has solidified herself as an essential member of

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Black River Ups Roden To Publicity Manager

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment has formally promoted Ally Roden to Publicity Manager. The announcement of Roden’s elevation came from Black

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Black River Inks Malito For West Coast Promo

October 23, 2024 kevincarter Black River Entertainment

• Black River Entertainment has acquired the talents of Jim Malito, as Director of Radio Promotion, West Coast. The official

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BREAKING NEWS

Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas
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Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas

• Radio One Houston announced a series of strategic programming leadership appointments across Urban AC KMJQ (Majic 102.1) and Rhythmic

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Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek
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Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek

• SonicTrek Media has named veteran programmer and consultant Rob Wagman to lead “Manna,” the company’s new localized Contemporary Christian

Packed House At NSMC 2026
CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Packed House At NSMC 2026

October 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Packed House At NSMC 2026
Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES URBAN AC 

Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
Promotions Galore At CMA
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

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Marilynn Mee Needs Our Help
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Marilynn Mee Needs Our Help

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marilynn Mee Needs Our Help

• Milwaukee radio icon and animal rights activist Marilynn Mee announced she is battling terminal cancer. Mee memorably spent three

Condolences: Rod Calarco
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Condolences: Rod Calarco

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Rod Calarco
Remembering Reno Morning Icon Panama
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Remembering Reno Morning Icon Panama

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Reno Morning Icon Panama

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BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement
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BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI’s Barbara Cane Announces Retirement
Happy 35th, Almost Acoustic Xmas!
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Happy 35th, Almost Acoustic Xmas!

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 35th, Almost Acoustic Xmas!
UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
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UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
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Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

PROGRAMMING

Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas
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Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas

October 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Upgrades At Radio One Houston/Dallas
Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek
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Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Wagman Joins SonicTrek
Fredericksburg Fired Up At The Cannon
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Fredericksburg Fired Up At The Cannon

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fredericksburg Fired Up At The Cannon
Tino Cochino Show Adds Celina Martinez
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Tino Cochino Show Adds Celina Martinez

October 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tino Cochino Show Adds Celina Martinez
Carter Alan NOT Goin’ Fishin’
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Carter Alan NOT Goin’ Fishin’

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Mornings Re-Mixed At WNTR/Indianapolis
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Mornings Re-Mixed At WNTR/Indianapolis

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