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Tim & Chelsea Seriously Extended In W. Palm

June 11, 2026 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WIRK

• Hubbard Radio West Palm Beach and WIRK (New Country 103.1) morning duo Tim Leary and Chelsea Taylor have mutually

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Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 kevincarter HEY NOW Records

• HEY NOW Records, which launched in March as a partnership between veteran talent manager Clint Higham, former longtime Warner

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Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 kevincarter Global Music Rights, Music Choice

• Global Music Rights (GMR), one of four U.S.-based performing rights organizations representing songwriters and composers for the public performance

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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 kevincarter ASCAP

• ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, filed infringement suits today against four radio groups which operate

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June 25 Is BFOA Giving Day

June 2, 2026 kevincarter BFOA

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will hold its annual BFOA Giving Day on Thursday, June 25 (please mark

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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026June 1, 2026 kevincarter Pershing Square Holdings, UMG

• The Board of Directors of Universal Music Group announced that it has unanimously rejected the unsolicited and non-binding proposal

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NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026May 19, 2026 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced it is restructuring its newsroom, which will include eliminating some reporting and editing jobs, as it attempts

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AP Restructuring Eliminates 20 Journalists

May 17, 2026May 18, 2026 kevincarter AP

• The Associated Press laid off 20 U.S.-based journalists on Friday, the union representing them said, part of a restructuring

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Bonneville Bay Area Sale To Connoisseur Closed

May 15, 2026May 17, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• It’s a done deal — the sale of KBLX-FM/Berkeley, KMVQ-FM & KOIT-FM/San Francisco, and KUFX-FM/San Jose, CA from Bonneville

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Connoisseur Sells S. Dakota Group To Riverfront

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Riverfront Broadcasting

• Connoisseur Media continues its plan to refine its portfolio and strengthen its presence in priority markets with the announcement

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Remembering Mike Marino
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Remembering Mike Marino

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Mike Marino

• “It’s hard to even say the words, but veteran programmer and morning show content guru Mike Marino has passed

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Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround

• Salem Media, Inc. announced a leadership transition for Salem Surround, the company’s digital marketing agency, as division SVP/GM Jon

Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
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Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
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Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

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Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround

• Salem Media, Inc. announced a leadership transition for Salem Surround, the company’s digital marketing agency, as division SVP/GM Jon

Remembering Mike Marino
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Remembering Mike Marino

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Mike Marino
Connoisseur SF Exec. Action: Saporita & Lieberman
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Connoisseur SF Exec. Action: Saporita & Lieberman

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur SF Exec. Action: Saporita & Lieberman

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Promo Motion At Beggars Group
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Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group
Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
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Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cherian Named CEO, Play MPE
River House Debuts The House Management
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River House Debuts The House Management

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on River House Debuts The House Management
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

PROGRAMMING

Remembering Mike Marino
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Remembering Mike Marino

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Mike Marino
Moving Day For Bay Country & K-Fox
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Moving Day For Bay Country & K-Fox

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For Bay Country & K-Fox
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Happy 75th Birthday, KRCC!
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Happy 75th Birthday, KRCC!

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 75th Birthday, KRCC!
VuHaus Group Welcomes The SoCal Sound
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

VuHaus Group Welcomes The SoCal Sound

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VuHaus Group Welcomes The SoCal Sound
Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform
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Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Joins Xperi’s Autostage Platform

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