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BMG CEO Transition Accelerated

May 17, 2023May 18, 2023 kevincarter BMG

• Bertelsmann has accelerated the long-planned change in leadership at the helm of its BMG division, which was announced in

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Audacy Stock Suspended, Faces Delisting

May 16, 2023May 17, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) suspended trading of Audacy shares Tuesday afternoon and will apply to the SEC

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That’s One Sirius-Benz Extension

May 9, 2023 kevincarter Mercedes, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM and Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced a multi-year extension and expansion of their services agreement, under which MBUSA is

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Sheeran Prevails In Copyright Lawsuit

May 4, 2023May 5, 2023 kevincarter Ed Sheeran

• Ed Sheeran is not liable in a copyright infringement lawsuit that accused him of using parts of the melody

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SoundCloud, Merlin Ink Licensing Deal

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 kevincarter Merlin, SoundCloud

• SoundCloud and Merlin announced a global licensing deal that enables Merlin members and their artists to participate in SoundCloud’s

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Radio Revenue Tops $13B; WTOP Still No. 1

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• In the first edition of its Investing In Radio® Market Report for 2023, BIA Advisory Services reports that total

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Banderas Coffinet New CEO, Latino Media Network

May 2, 2023May 2, 2023 kevincarter Latino Media Network

• Latino Media Network announced that Sylvia Banderas Coffinet has joined the company as CEO. The New York-based Banderas Coffinet

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Taste Of Hope Coming Right Up

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 kevincarter City of Hope, Taste of Hope

• The City of Hope’s Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group proudly announces that the 15th Annual Taste Of Hope

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SBS Buying Urban One’s KROI/Houston

April 21, 2023April 23, 2023 kevincarter KROI, SBS

• Turns out that Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) is the unnamed “minority-owned broadcaster” that Urban One was referring to when

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Urban One Buying CMG’s Houston Group

April 11, 2023April 12, 2023 kevincarter Cox Media Group, Urban One

• Urban One Inc. just announced it has signed a definitive asset purchase agreement with Cox Media Group to purchase

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BREAKING NEWS

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
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Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO
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Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Media Welcomes Goldman As CTO

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

Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
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Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Osher Joins NPR As VP, AI Labs
NRRC Strengthened By New Members
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NRRC Strengthened By New Members

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NRRC Strengthened By New Members
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U
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Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Marketron + vCreative Integrate 4 U

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Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS POLITICS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
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Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
Remembering Connie Francis
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Remembering Connie Francis

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Connie Francis

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Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
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Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Band Perry Signs With Nashville Harbor
Remembering Connie Francis
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE OLDIES 

Remembering Connie Francis

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Connie Francis
Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
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Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Fowler Upgraded To Full-Time At Black River
Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
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Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Adds Hite For Southeast Promo
Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
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Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ascend Music Reveals Inaugural Signing
Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy
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Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

July 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly & Digby Launch Digital Consultancy

PROGRAMMING

Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
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Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo

July 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Endom Named Reg. Pres., Townsquare Lubbock-Amarillo
KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
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KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KQED Hit With 15% Staff Cuts
Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
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Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Pro “J.P.” Returns To The Big WECK
Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
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Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons

July 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Houston Officially Adds Logan & Ammons
Portland Pros On The Loose
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Portland Pros On The Loose

July 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Portland Pros On The Loose
Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!
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Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!

July 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’25 ‘Rising Thru The Ranks’ Recipients!

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