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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter The SoCal Sound

• Public, member-supported 88.5 FM, The SoCal Sound/Los Angeles, Southern California’s leading Triple A radio station, announced the lineup for

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iHeart Stands Up To Cancer: Livestream Tonight

August 15, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia is joining forces with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C) for the organization’s ninth biennial one-hour, commercial-free special airing

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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio, TikTok

• TikTok, in partnership with iHeartRadio, is launching Next Up: Live Music, a new singing competition powered by TikTok LIVE.

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Audacy Presents ‘We Can Survive’ 2025

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, We Can Survive

• Audacy announces its 12th annual We Can Survive concert, presented by VEG, ER for Pets, on Friday, Sept. 26

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2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Set

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

• iHeartMedia announced that the 2025 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina is returning to Miami’s Kaseya Center on Saturday, Oct. 25. This

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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter WXPN

• This Sunday, July 13, you are cordially invited to spend the day with Triple A WXPN/Philadelphia as it commemorates

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Happy 25th, Broadway In Bryant Park

June 26, 2025 kevincarter WLTW

• iHeartMedia’s WLTW (106.7 LITE FM)/New York and iHeartRadio Broadway announce the return of Broadway in Bryant Park, the city’s

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Big Machine Races Past Two Decades

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group

• Celebrating 20 years since its 2005 launch, Big Machine Label Group will toast that major milestone with a multi-artist

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2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the starting lineup for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, happening Friday, Sept. 19

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WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 kevincarter WKTU

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU (103.5 KTU)/New York proudly announces the return of legendary dance music festival Beatstock, the ultimate celebration of

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

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

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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

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Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher

• We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a friend to many in our industry — longtime

Condolences: Radha Subramanyam
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Condolences: Radha Subramanyam

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Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute
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Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute

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Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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

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CPB Formally Shutting Down
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CPB Formally Shutting Down

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Formally Shutting Down

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