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Sony Music Nashville

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SMN/Provident & Kilgore Make It Legal

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) and Provident Entertainment (PE) announce the appointment of Lauren Kilgore as Senior Vice President, Business

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Michaels Named VP, Radio Promo, Sony Music Nashville

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville announced that Mallory Michaels has been elevated to Vice President, Radio Marketing & Promotion. In this

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Dennis Reese Returns To SMN As SVP/Promotion

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Dennis Reese has returned to Sony Music Nashville (SMN) as Senior Vice President, Radio Marketing & Promotion, effective Friday,

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Restructuring Hits Sony Music Nashville

February 11, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville has undergone a round of restructuring that has sadly resulted in the exit of SVP of

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Lindsey Named Chair/CEO, Sony Music Nashville

November 18, 2024November 19, 2024 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music announced the appointment of Taylor Lindsey as Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Nashville, beginning in January.

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SMN Chair/CEO Randy Goodman Sets Retirement

September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music announced that Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Nashville will retire at the end of

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Thomas Upped To SVPP, Sony Music Nashville

June 18, 2024June 19, 2024 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) announces the elevation of Lauren “LT” Thomas to Senior Vice President, Promotion — an upgrade

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SMN Taps Rubenstein As VP/Digital Marketing

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) announces the appointment of Fred Rubenstein as Vice President, Digital Marketing. Rubenstein will be responsible

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SMN Folds Arista Nashville

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 kevincarter Arista Nashville, Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) has shut down its Arista Nashville imprint and is relocating its artist roster to SMN’s

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VP Upgrade For SMN’s Nicole Marinake

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville has promoted Nicole Marinake to Vice President, Partnership Marketing and New Ventures. In this elevated role,

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BREAKING NEWS

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
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WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

• UPDATED: After a remarkable 35-year stretch with Hubbard’s All-News behemoth 103.5 WTOP/Washington, DC, the last 28 in the top

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
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Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

• Red Apple Audio Networks recently announced the impending launch of the Worldwide News Network, the new 24-hour syndicated national

WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
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WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP’s Joel Oxley Announces Retirement
Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
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Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

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Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
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Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

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Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
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Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
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30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
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Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

PROGRAMMING

Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
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Worldwide News Network Launches May 23

May 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Worldwide News Network Launches May 23
Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
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Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stockman Wrapping Up At Pillar Media
Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
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Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wissel Named Co-Host Of WDVE Morning Show
DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
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Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

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