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Sony Music Nashville

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SMN, WWO Support Special Olympics

February 24, 2021 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville, Special Olympics, Westwood One

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) and Cumulus Media’s Westwood One announced a multi-faceted program to build support for the 2022

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Laster Upgraded At Sony Music Nashville

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Olivia Laster has been promoted to Director, Marketing for Sony Music Nashville (SMN). Laster most recently served as Associate

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VP Stripes For Sony Music Nashville’s Altone & Cost

December 14, 2020 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville has promoted Paige Altone and Liz Cost to the position of Vice President, Marketing. They report

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Where There’s A Will…

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Jennifer Way has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Marketing for Sony Music Nashville. Reporting directly to Sony

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LT Earns VP Stripes @ Sony Nashville

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Lauren ‘LT” Thomas has been elevated to Vice President, National Promotion at Sony Music Nashville. The announcement of LT’s

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Promotion Party @ Sony Music Nashville

November 24, 2019November 24, 2019 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville announced that Jaime Marconette and Jessica Valiyi have each been promoted to Director, Digital Strategy. Both were previously

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Lindsey Upped To SVP/A&R, SMN

September 16, 2019 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Taylor Lindsey has been promoted from VP, A&R, Sony Music Nashville to the far more awesome position of Senior Vice

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Sony Music Nashville Ups Altone, Cost & Way

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville marketing pros Paige Altone, Liz Cost and Jennifer Way have each been promoted to Senior Director of Marketing, and

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Martinovich Upped At Sony Music Nashville

May 15, 2019May 15, 2019 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Bo Martinovich has been named to the newly created role of Director, Artist Development at Sony Music Nashville, effective immediately.

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RECORDS + Sony Music Nashville

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 kevincarter RECORDS, Sony Music Nashville

• RECORDS, a joint venture between Barry Weiss and Sony Music Entertainment, and Sony Music Nashville announce a new partnership.

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NAB Board Adds Warshaw, Rodriguez & Schnaars
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NAB Board Adds Warshaw, Rodriguez & Schnaars

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Board Adds Warshaw, Rodriguez & Schnaars

• Jeff Warshaw, Veronica Rodriguez and Matt Schnaars have been appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Board of

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Tom Nankival Circles Back To Saga
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Tom Nankival Circles Back To Saga

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Tom Nankival Circles Back To Saga

• Saga Communications is proud to announce the return of Tom Nankival as the new VP/General Manager of the company’s

Executive Action: Aristo-Enhanced
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Executive Action: Aristo-Enhanced

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Aristo-Enhanced
Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
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Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
All Rise For Your Chief Judge
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All Rise For Your Chief Judge

November 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Rise For Your Chief Judge

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Picklejar & LRN Suddenly Getting Serious
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Picklejar & LRN Suddenly Getting Serious

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Picklejar & LRN Suddenly Getting Serious

• PickleJar Entertainment Group announced a significant nationwide expansion for its flagship Country radio show, PickleJar Up All Night, now

Tom Nankival Circles Back To Saga
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Tom Nankival Circles Back To Saga

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Tom Nankival Circles Back To Saga
Upgrades Rule At Capitol Christian
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Upgrades Rule At Capitol Christian

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Upgrades Rule At Capitol Christian

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Upgrades Rule At Capitol Christian
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Upgrades Rule At Capitol Christian

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Upgrades Rule At Capitol Christian
Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM
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Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM
WME Ups Markus To Head Of International
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WME Ups Markus To Head Of International

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Markus To Head Of International
The Naumann Family Needs Our Help
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The Naumann Family Needs Our Help

November 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Naumann Family Needs Our Help
Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
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Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder

PROGRAMMING

Picklejar & LRN Suddenly Getting Serious
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Picklejar & LRN Suddenly Getting Serious

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Picklejar & LRN Suddenly Getting Serious
Jameson Named MD/PM Drive, Jazz88/Minneapolis
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Jameson Named MD/PM Drive, Jazz88/Minneapolis

December 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jameson Named MD/PM Drive, Jazz88/Minneapolis
Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio
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Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio
‘Money Pit’ Wraps Up This Month
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‘Money Pit’ Wraps Up This Month

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Money Pit’ Wraps Up This Month
iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’
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iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’

November 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’
Remembering Michelle Matthews
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Remembering Michelle Matthews

November 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Michelle Matthews

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