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Audacy Extends Larkin, Board Changes

May 31, 2023June 1, 2023 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has renewed the contract of EVP/COO Susan Larkin, announced several changes to the company’s board and confirmed the

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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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FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES STREAMING 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

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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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

May 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus ATL Sells 97.9, Realigns Frequencies

• Cumulus Media Atlanta formally announced the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator (W250BC), along with a series of

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

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
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
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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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

• Baltimore Public Media Triple A 89.7 WTMD/Baltimore kicks off the summer with A) new music leadership; B) the return

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

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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
Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
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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

PROGRAMMING

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
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Expands The Fan To Fort Collins
iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

May 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart CT Welcomes Michael Johnson, Jr.

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