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iHeartRadio

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March 8: Women Take The Mic

March 1, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• In honor of International Women’s Day on Friday, March 8, iHeartMedia announced the fourth annual celebration of women who

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iHeartMedia Declares June 1 As ‘Access Day’

May 24, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia presents its first-ever Access Day on June 1, providing unprecedented access to hundreds of epic prizes like concert

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iHeart Bids Farewell To Elton John

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 kevincarter Elton John, iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia is inviting listeners nationwide to celebrate Elton John‘s iconic career with iHeartRadio Presents Elton John’s Thank You to

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Zellner Named Pres. Prog/Digital, iHeartRadio

October 27, 2022October 28, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia announced that Jon Zellner has been named President of Programming Operations and Digital Music for iHeartRadio. In his

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iHeart Ups Knablein To Chief Product Officer

September 12, 2022September 13, 2022 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia has named Uta Knablein as the company’s new Chief Product Officer for iHeartRadio, succeeding Chris Williams, who recently

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Chris Williams Departing iHeart

August 1, 2022July 31, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• In a surprising announcement, 17-year iHeartMedia veteran Chris Williams announced he would be stepping down as iHeartRadio GM &

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P&G, iHeart Present ‘Can’t Cancel Pride ’22’

May 4, 2022 kevincarter Can't Cancel Pride, iHeartRadio

• Next month P&G and iHeartMedia will once again join forces during Pride Month for the return of Can’t Cancel

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Brandon Bell Returns To iHeartMedia

March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• After spending 2021 working in artist management, Brandon Bell has come home to iHeartMedia Los Angeles, this time as

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Ed Sheeran’s Empire State Of Mind

December 7, 2021 kevincarter Ed Sheeran, iHeartRadio, Z100

• iHeartMedia proudly presents the iHeartRadio Holiday Pop-Up Party With Ed Sheeran, an intimate live event on Wednesday, Dec. 8

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Williams Upped To GM/CPO Of iHeartRadio

October 13, 2021October 14, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia announced that Chris Williams, Chief Product Officer for iHeartRadio, is being awarded additional General Manager responsibilities along with

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Murley Booked From BOS To SFO
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Murley Booked From BOS To SFO

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Murley Booked From BOS To SFO

• Beasley Chief Revenue Officer Tina Murley is trading Boston for San Francisco, as she heads west to join Connoisseur

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

• Joey Brooks just experienced what he says is the first-ever layoff of his career, as he exits as SVP

Katie Sommers Comes Home To WFLZ
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Katie Sommers Comes Home To WFLZ

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Katie Sommers Comes Home To WFLZ
Portland’s Bull Launching Local Morning Show
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Portland’s Bull Launching Local Morning Show

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Portland’s Bull Launching Local Morning Show

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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

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SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
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SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

PROGRAMMING

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
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Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
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Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
CPB Formally Shutting Down
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CPB Formally Shutting Down

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Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’
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Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alamo City Rebrand: ‘Jack’ Becomes ‘Bob’

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