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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SiriusXM Acquiring Pandora

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM Holdings Inc. and Pandora Media, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement under which SiriusXM will acquire Pandora in

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

KQRS Hits The Big 5-0!

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Tomorrow, September 25, 2018 marks a very special milestone in the lifecycle of Cumulus Classic Rock KQRS/Minneapolis — the station’s

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FRONT PAGE LIFE EVENTS MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Half-Century Schneider Era Ending

September 24, 2018September 23, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• After a remarkable run of over 51 years on Cumulus News-Talk 670 KBOI/Boise, ID, Paul J. Schneider announced his retirement, effective

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES SYNDICATION 

Sun & Fun & Closson

September 23, 2018September 23, 2018 kevincarter Sun & Fun Media

• Sun & Fun Media has appointed radio sales and programming pro Tim Closson as Sr. Account Executive. Closson brings with

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Bobby Tarantino Joins AMG

September 23, 2018 kevincarter AMG

• Toronto-based media company AMG welcomes music, entertainment and media exec Bobby Tarantino in the newly created role of Vice President,

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Vegas Hearts iHeartRadio Music Fest

September 23, 2018September 24, 2018 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio Music Festival

• The 8th annual iHeartRadio Music Festival is now in the books, and by all accounts, it was another major

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Peck Takes 7-Midnight On WLS-FM

September 21, 2018 kevincarter Classic Hits, Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Classic Hits 94.7 WLS-FM/Chicago has formally named market pro Brian Peck as the permanent 7-midnight show host, starting Monday, September

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COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Adams Replaces Country With… Country

September 21, 2018 kevincarter Adams Radio Group

• Last month we reported that Adams Radio Group had pulled the plug on Country WKHI/Salisbury-Ocean City, MD and moved the

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

Kris Fisher Lands In Las Vegas

September 21, 2018 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Congrats to Beasley Media Group veteran Kris Fisher, who scores a sweet transfer from Augusta, GA to gleaming Las Vegas,

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Alpha Media Portland Gets Interactive

September 20, 2018 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Alpha Media Portland has named Tony Howard as Interactive Sales Manager, effective October 1. Howard was most recently VP of

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BREAKING NEWS

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

• The Board of Directors of Universal Music Group announced that it has unanimously rejected the unsolicited and non-binding proposal

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DIGITAL

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the appointment of Lauren Smith as Senior Director of Digital Sales. Smith will serve

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

• The Board of Directors of Universal Music Group announced that it has unanimously rejected the unsolicited and non-binding proposal

Federated Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose
Berigan Back In Middays On BIG 100
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Berigan Back In Middays On BIG 100

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Berigan Back In Middays On BIG 100

LABEL LOVE

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
Remembering Bob Jamieson
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson
MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
3686 Records Enhanced x Four
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four
Executive Action At TuneCore
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action At TuneCore

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At TuneCore
Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

PROGRAMMING

Federated Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose
WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings
Black Box Summer School Now In Session
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Black Box Summer School Now In Session

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Box Summer School Now In Session
Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manika Named ’27 MIW In Country Radio Mentee
Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Frito Circles Back Home To WTAW
SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Launches ‘The Pinfield Sessions’

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