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AURN Launches AURN GAMING

October 14, 2022 kevincarter AURN

• This week, American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) announced its foray into the gaming industry with the launch of AURN

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL SALES 

iHeart ATL Pres. Lauter Fired After Racial Incident

October 13, 2022October 16, 2022 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has terminated Atlanta Market President Drew Lauter after a video that appears to show him using racial slurs

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Divello Named VP/MM, Cumulus Montgomery

October 13, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has named Paula Divello as VP/Market Manager of the company’s five-station group in Montgomery, AL. Divello earns

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TuneIn, Live 365 On Same Frequency

October 12, 2022 kevincarter Live365, TuneIn

• TuneIn and Live365 announced a TuneIn On Air distribution agreement, allowing Live365 broadcasters to be able to access TuneIn

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Mason Adds Chicago To SBS NY Role

October 12, 2022 kevincarter SBS

• Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) announced that Maire Mason, VP/General Manager of WSKQ-FM & WPAT-FM/New York has been awarded similar VP/GM

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Allison Named Pres., SummitMedia Louisville

October 12, 2022 kevincarter SummitMedia

• SummitMedia, LLC has tapped Chris Allison as President & Market Manager of its Louisville operation. Allison is a 25-year

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Greenwald Now Chair/CEO, Atlantic Music Group

October 12, 2022October 13, 2022 kevincarter Atlantic Music Group, Atlantic Records

• Julie Greenwald has been elevated to Chairman & CEO of the newly created Atlantic Music Group. In her new

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CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Jay Cresswell Exits KLUV/Dallas

October 11, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, KLUV

• Veteran programmer Jay Cresswell has exited Audacy Classic Hits KLUV (98.7 K-LUV)/Dallas after a remarkable 27-year run, the last

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Scheld Leaving WCBS-AM/New York

October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WCBS-AM

• Tim Scheld announced he’s stepping down as Brand Manager and News Director of Audacy’s WCBS-AM (Newsradio 880)/New York. Scheld

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Skyview Throws A Throwback Party

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 kevincarter Skyview Networks, Throwback Brands

• Throwback Brands has entered into two new partnerships to begin in 2023: 1) a new agreement to bring the

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BREAKING NEWS

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

• The 2027 Grammy Awards® will air live from Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027,

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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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
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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The Mighty WKWZ Deserves A Documentary
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The Mighty WKWZ Deserves A Documentary

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Mighty WKWZ Deserves A Documentary

• Jason Feldman, a senior at Syosset High School in Syosset, NY, filmmaker, second-generation DJ, and co-Station Manager of the

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
CMA & Disney Renew Vows
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CMA & Disney Renew Vows

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA & Disney Renew Vows

LABEL LOVE

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
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2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
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30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
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Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
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Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Inks Backbeat Troubadours
Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

PROGRAMMING

DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
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DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DFW’s Ticket Has World Cup Fever
Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Busy Summer Season Ahead For WTMD
Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amelia Preparing To Unplug From 98 Rock
Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Named Brand Mgr., WMYX/Milwaukee
Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
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Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
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Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

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