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Connoisseur Buys Bonneville San Francisco

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Bonneville, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media is expanding its considerable broadcast footprint into San Francisco, as the company just announced that it has

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Bold Gold Buys A Pair From Townsquare

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 kevincarter Bold Gold Media Group

• Bold Gold Media Group has reached a deal with Townsquare Media to acquire 92.1 WDLA-FM and 1270 WDLA-AM/Walton, NY,

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Public Radio Receives A Vital Lifeline

September 28, 2025September 29, 2025 kevincarter CPB

• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which, sadly, is in the process of winding down operations due to the

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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, MOGL

• Audacy has teamed up with MOGL, a leading athlete influencer end-to-end tech platform that enables brands to reach prime

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NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter NordVPN

• In response to the FTC’s legal action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Marijus Briedis, Chief Technology Officer at leading

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FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster For Deception

September 18, 2025September 22, 2025 kevincarter FTC, Live Nation, Ticketmaster

• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states have sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster for tacitly coordinating with brokers

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Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter Civic Media, Milwaukee Radio Alliance

• UPDATED: Civic Media is significantly expanding into the Milwaukee market with its pending acquisition of WZTI-AM and two FM

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WFUV/New York Undergoes Restructuring

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 kevincarter WFUV

• UPDATED: In response to the total loss of federal funding, Fordham University’s non-comm Triple A 90.7 WFUV/New York announced

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

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VuHaus Taps Yonker As Sponsorship Director

September 8, 2025 kevincarter VuHaus

• VuHaus Group, which operates public media’s only national music station network, has added the talents of long-time public radio

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

• UPDATED: Kendrick Lamar leads the Grammy class of 2026, earning nine total nominations, including his involvement in three of

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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

• Leda Chang has been appointed to the newly created role of SVP, Global Brand & Audience for Warner Music

Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
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Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF

October 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gould Named SVP/Sales, iHeart/SF
Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
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Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation

October 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Denver Welcomes Media’s Next Generation
VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
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VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall

October 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Quu’s Joe Marshall
Executive Action: Play It Again Music
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Executive Action: Play It Again Music

October 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Play It Again Music

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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

• MediaCo Holding Inc. announced it will launch simulcasts of WQHT (HOT 97) and Urban AC 107.5 WBLS/New York on

Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
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WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Welcomes Chang In SVP Role
Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
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Women in Music: Hands Across The Water

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Women in Music: Hands Across The Water
Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
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Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music

November 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Named Chairman, Bella Figura Music
‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season
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‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

November 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Tis The ‘Almost Acoustic’ Season

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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
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HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HOT 97 & WBLS Expanding Westward
Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
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Vince Richards Leaving Audacy

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Vince Richards Leaving Audacy
‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
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‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Top 10 Now & Then,’ Knows When…
Time To Consult With Don Parker
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Time To Consult With Don Parker

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Time To Consult With Don Parker
Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
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Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Launching 97.1 Detroit Sports Radio Network
Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move
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Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

November 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Des Moines Makes The Wright Move

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