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House Goes To Bat For Broadcasters

July 28, 2020 kevincarter NAB

• Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN-06) and Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02), who co-chair the Congressional Broadcasters Caucus sent a letter to

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

DC Eliminates 3% Ad Sales Tax

July 24, 2020July 26, 2020 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• The executive team at Urban One, Inc. expressed their thanks for the Washington, D.C. Council’s amendment that effectively eliminated

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE 

Nielsen Cutting Costs, 3,500 Jobs

July 7, 2020July 8, 2020 kevincarter Nielsen

• Nielsen Holdings plc today announced what is described as “a broad-based optimization plan to drive permanent cost savings and

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Cumulus Finally Free Of WMAL Site

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• After five years of drama, Cumulus Media Inc. announced that it has finally closed on the sale of a

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Entercom To Restore Full Salaries

June 24, 2020June 25, 2020 kevincarter COVID-19, Entercom

• Good news for Entercom employees who took a pay cut as a result of the major COVID-19-related revenue shortfall

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DOWNSIZING FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO 

WBUR/Boston Hit With Budget Cuts

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 kevincarter NPR, WBUR

• Public radio continues to get financially hammered by ongoing COVID-19-related issues. On the heels of major cutbacks at Chicago

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Promotion Coalition Announces Beneficiaries

June 15, 2020June 16, 2020 kevincarter Promotion Coalition

• Earlier this month we told you about the launch of The Promotion Coalition (TPC), an anonymous alliance of promotion

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Warner Music Launches IPO @ $25

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group Corp. announced the pricing of its initial public offering (IPO) of 77,000,000 shares — up from

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Knoxville Radio Getting Louder

May 27, 2020 kevincarter Loud Media

• Loud Media, the recently launched local radio company owned and operated by Aaron Ishmael and Ricki Lee is pleased to announce

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Warner Music Group Launches IPO

May 26, 2020May 27, 2020 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group Corp., the home of Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Records, Parlophone Records and Warner Chappell Music

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BREAKING NEWS

A Toast, To Jack Daniel
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel

• Beasley Media Group announced that Charlotte radio royalty Jack Daniel, PD/midday personality at Classic Hits WKQC (K104.7), will retire

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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LATEST POSTS

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

• Looks like the end of the road for Flinn Top 40 WHBQ-FM (Q107.5)/Memphis, as the company announced the frequency

West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
A Toast, To Jack Daniel
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel

LABEL LOVE

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

PROGRAMMING

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
A Toast, To Jack Daniel
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel
Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Hannity Hits The Big 2-5

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

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