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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TELEVISION 

CMA Initiates New CEO Search

February 16, 2026 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA), in partnership with independent executive search firm Buffkin Baker, has opened applications in search

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CMA CEO Trahern Announces Retirement

January 14, 2026January 15, 2026 kevincarter CMA

• Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), has announced her decision to retire at the end of 2026, marking the

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION TELEVISION 

Executive Action Day At CMA

October 21, 2025 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch of recent promotions and new additions, further enhancing the vital roles

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TELEVISION 

Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL SALES 

CMA Promotes & Hires A Busload

March 20, 2025 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a metric ton of key promotions and several new hires. Let us review,

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

CMA Executive Action: Kirk & Overend

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the promotion of Michelle Kirk to Senior Director, Integrated Marketing, and Mary Overend

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CMA Adds Three, Ups Two

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 kevincarter CMA, CMA Foundation

• The Country Music Association (CMA) and the CMA Foundation announced three new hires in newly created positions across the

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Country HOF To Induct Galante, Lewis & Whitley

May 17, 2022May 18, 2022 kevincarter CMA, Country Music Hall of Fame

• UPDATED: The Country Music Association announced the 2022 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame — longtime label

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CMA + Foundation Name 2022 Board Members

January 9, 2022 kevincarter CMA, CMA Foundation

The Country Music Association (CMA) and the CMA Foundation have announced their respective Boards Of Directors for 2022. The CMA

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CHARITY COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

CMA Foundation Partners With NMAAM

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 kevincarter CMA, CMA Foundation

• The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) and the CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music

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Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

• Audacy announced industry veteran Erik Bradley as the new Brand Manager of Classic Hits KSPF (98.7 The Spot)/Dallas. Bradley

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

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Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

• We are sending our best wishes to a longtime friend — Neal Sharpe, PD of Radio One Hot AC

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
New Executive Positions At Position Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music

PROGRAMMING

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

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