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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 kevincarter Red Apple Media, WABC

• Red Apple Media announced the hire of Bert Goldman as Chief Technology Officer. The announcement was made jointly by

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Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 kevincarter NPR

• NPR has named Erica Osher as its Vice President of AI Labs, starting July 28. In this new role,

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NRRC Strengthened By New Members

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 kevincarter NRRC

• The Network Radio Research Council (NRRC), a coalition of network radio vendors and subscribers dedicated to advancing national radio

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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 kevincarter

• Respected music industry pros Dave Kelly and Bekah Digby have joined forces to create a strategic digital and streaming

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Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

July 9, 2025July 10, 2025 kevincarter Marketron, vCreative

• Marketron and vCreative this week announced the launch of their integration between Marketron Traffic and vCreative’s vPPO platform. This

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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 kevincarter Hollywood Hamilton, WKTU

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York, is proud to announce the July 24 premiere of Hollywood Hamilton’s bold new animated series, War

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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 kevincarter Dolly Parton, iHeartRadio

• Guests of Dolly Parton‘s famed Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN rejoiced over the July 4th weekend as

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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter BIN

• Monday, June 30, 2025 marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network, the first

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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• America’s two largest audio companies, iHeartMedia and Audacy, announced a content distribution partnership, making Audacy’s 240 radio brands and

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Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, Pineapple Street

• Audacy is shuttering Pineapple Street Studios, which had produced original audio shows and companion podcasts for TV shows like

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

• HYBE AMERICA announced that Scott Borchetta is departing the company. HYBE will retain assets, the distribution deal, the publishing

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Audacy Stations Exude Excellence
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Audacy Stations Exude Excellence

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
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WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
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Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

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