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Cox Selling Radio Division To Apollo

June 26, 2019June 27, 2019 kevincarter Apollo Global, Cox Enterprises, Cox Media Group

• Cox Enterprises, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell Cox Media Group’s 60+ radio station

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What’s That Sound? Sound That BRANDS.

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 kevincarter Emmis, Sound That BRANDS

• Sound That BRANDS, the L.A.-based podcasting studio specializing in branded audio content for national advertisers, announced that Emmis Communications

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Triton Digital Acquires Omny Studio

June 12, 2019June 13, 2019 kevincarter Omny Studios, Triton Digital

• Triton Digital has acquired the technology, assets, and team of the Melbourne, Australia-based podcasting leader Omny Studio, which it

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FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS URBAN AC 

Beasley Buying WDMK/Detroit From Urban One

June 10, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, Radio One, Urban One

• Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Urban AC WDMK (105.9 Kiss FM)/Detroit and three

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Cumulus Reduces Debt By $200 Million

June 5, 2019June 6, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that it has made a voluntary prepayment of $115 million on its first lien senior

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Bittersweet Victory For Ashcroft

May 24, 2019May 27, 2019 kevincarter

• Over two decades after the Verve’s “Bittersweet Symphony” was released, Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft has regained his songwriter royalties and

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Meruelo Media Buying KXOS/Los Angeles

May 22, 2019May 23, 2019 kevincarter KXOS, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media, a division of the Meruelo Group continues its campaign to expand its Los Angeles radio portfolio with the

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David Field Looks Back… & Ahead

May 21, 2019May 22, 2019 kevincarter David Field, Entercom

• Last Friday, Entercom marked the 18-month anniversary of its mega-merger with CBS Radio, a combination that now boasts over

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Chin To Head iHeart Investor Relations

May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia, Inc. announced that media industry vet Kareem Chin has been named Senior Vice President and Head of Investor Relations,

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Cumulus/EMF Drop-Dead Date: June 1

May 15, 2019May 16, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Educational Media Foundation

• Last week Cumulus Hot AC WPLJ/New York became the first of the six Cumulus stations being sold to Christian broadcaster

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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

• Widely respected music executive Gregg Nadel has been elevated to the newly created central role of President of A&R

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

• Merlin, the digital rights agency for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, announced the appointment of Charlie Lexton

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

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Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar
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Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar

• Texas-based PickleJar Entertainment Group announced a new strategic broadcast partnership with Local Radio Networks (LRN) to serve as the

In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
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In Maine, Blueberry Picks You

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’

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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
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Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
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
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

PROGRAMMING

Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar
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Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar
In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

In Maine, Blueberry Picks You

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’
KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage
Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
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GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

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