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iHeart Pittsburgh Moving, Downsizing

April 20, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• In what may be a preview of the shrinking post-pandemic commercial real estate market, iHeartMedia Pittsburgh has signed a

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CPB Qualifies For Emergency Funds

April 18, 2021 kevincarter CPB

• The Board of Directors for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has unanimously approved a distribution plan for the

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Apple Investing In UnitedMasters

April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 kevincarter Apple, UnitedMasters

• Apple Inc. is investing $50 million in UnitedMasters, a four-year-old artist-services company that helps musicians distribute and market their

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Sony Music Pub. Buys Paul Simon Catalog

April 1, 2021 kevincarter Paul Simon, Sony Music Publishing

• Sony Music Publishing has acquired the song catalog of the legendary Paul Simon. The milestone deal includes Simon’s classic

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IBA Teams Up With Broadcast Depot

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 kevincarter IBA

• The Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA) is excited to announce a new partnership with Broadcast Depot, one of the leading

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Entercom Partners With Global Music Rights

March 24, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, Global Music Rights

• Entercom and Global Music Rights (GMR) announced a long-term partnership which allows Entercom to perform GMR’s catalog of hit

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BMG, KKR To Pursue Musical Acquisitions

March 24, 2021 kevincarter Bertelsmann, BMG, KKR

• BMG and global investment firm KKR have joined forces to pursue recorded music, music publishing and other music rights

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Concord Names Valentine Pres., Hoskins CFO

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 kevincarter Concord

• Concord Chief Financial Officer Bob Valentine has been elevated to President of the company. The position of CFO will be

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Iconic Partners With Iconic Linda Ronstadt

March 22, 2021March 23, 2021 kevincarter Iconic Artists Group, Linda Ronstadt

• The legendary Linda Ronstadt has become the latest iconic rock star to sell her recorded music assets to Irving

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SoundCloud Names Wilson COO/CFO

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 kevincarter SoundCloud

• SoundCloud has named entertainment and finance executive Drew Wilson as its new Chief Operating and Chief Financial Officer, effective

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BREAKING NEWS

ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

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

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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

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

Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

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Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8

• Triple 8 Management announces the promotion of Allison Bostrom to Senior Vice President, Marketing. Bostrom is a ten-year veteran

ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
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KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

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Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
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Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bostrom Elevated To SVP At Triple 8
ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
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Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
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10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action

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KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
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KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 
VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRIPLE A 

VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT
Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gooch & Greene KOMP’d In Vegas
Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
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Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Terry Named ND/Mornings, WLRH/Huntsville
NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
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NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer

June 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Names Zylstra As Chief Content Officer
Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

June 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity: Country PD/Morning Host

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