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Natural Disasters

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Foxy 106.9 Stands Tall, Post-Tornado

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 kevincarter Foxy 106.9

• In the aftermath of the devastating tornado that seriously damaged portions of St. Louis on Friday, May 16, Roberts

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More Towers Downed After Michigan Ice Storm

April 4, 2025April 7, 2025 kevincarter MacDonald Garber, WKHQ, WLXT

• Last week we reported on that devastating Northern Michigan ice storm that cut power to some 90,000 area residents

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES Natural Disasters PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

WKHQ On Ice After Tower Falls

March 31, 2025April 2, 2025 kevincarter MacDonald Garber, WKHQ

• Macdonald Garber Broadcasting Top 40 WKHQ (106 KHQ)/Charlevoix-Traverse City, MI is currently off the air after its 600-foot tower

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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES Natural Disasters 

iHeart LA/Dream Center Raise $15 Mil

February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Just hours after those devastating wildfires broke out in Los Angeles, iHeartMedia Los Angeles and the Dream Center —

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES Natural Disasters STREAMING TELEVISION 

FireAid Artists & Venues Confirmed

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 kevincarter FireAid

• FireAid announced the official artist line-ups by venue for the Jan. 30 event — Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind &

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AWARDS CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES Natural Disasters TELEVISION 

Will The Grammys Be Postponed?

January 12, 2025January 13, 2025 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• That is the big question now, given that the 2025 Grammy Awards are just three weeks away, and with

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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES Natural Disasters 

WMG Commits $1 Mil For Fire Relief

January 12, 2025 kevincarter Blavatnik Family Foundation, Warner Music Group

• On Sunday, the Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund announced an initial $1 million commitment

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CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES Natural Disasters 

Intuit Dome To Host ‘FireAid’ Benefit Show

January 10, 2025 kevincarter Intuit Dome, Irving Azoff

• The new Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA will host a benefit concert dedicated to rebuilding communities devastated by wildfires

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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES Natural Disasters PUBLIC SERVICE 

BFOA, MusiCares Here To Help

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation, MusiCares

• As these unprecedented wildfires continue to rage and spread in the Los Angeles area, the Broadcasters Foundation of America

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Florida Braces For Wrath Of Milton

October 8, 2024October 9, 2024 kevincarter

• On Tuesday afternoon, Hurricane Milton had restrengthened into an extremely dangerous Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of

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BREAKING NEWS

LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

• As the clock ticks down to the May 11 launch of Audacy’s 97.1 The Fan, the first-ever FM All-Sports

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DIGITAL

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

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Salt Lake City-based Broadway Media, which has seven radio

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
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

• As the clock ticks down to the May 11 launch of Audacy’s 97.1 The Fan, the first-ever FM All-Sports

Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists
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Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’26 Radio Mercury Awards Finalists

LABEL LOVE

Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
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Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
WMG Makes TIME100 List
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

PROGRAMMING

LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
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Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
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Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Max Media Virginia Elevates McKay & Hoyt
Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
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Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

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