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Hasbro To Acquire eOne

August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 kevincarter eOne, Hasbro

• Toy giant Hasbro, the home of such iconic kid-friendly brands as Nerf, My Little Pony, Transformers, Play-Doh, Monopoly, Baby

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Apollo-Tegna Tango Continues

August 21, 2019 kevincarter Apollo Global, Tegna

• This is interesting — in an apparent (and corporately vague) response to last Friday’s Wall Street Journal story, Tegna released

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Apollo Kicking Tegna’s Tires?

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 kevincarter Apollo Global, Tegna

• That’s the word from The Wall Street Journal, which reports that private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC, which is

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CBS & Viacom Finally Reunited

August 13, 2019August 14, 2019 kevincarter CBS Corporation, Viacom

• After 13 years apart, CBS Corporation and Viacom announced they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in

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Tencent Looking To Buy 10% Of UMG

August 6, 2019August 7, 2019 kevincarter Tencent, UMG

• Chinese digital behemoth Tencent has entered negotiations with Vivendi to buy a 10% stake in Universal Music Group. As

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Jurors Award $2.78 Mil In ‘Dark Horse’ Case

August 1, 2019August 4, 2019 kevincarter Capitol Records, Katy Perry

• Jurors on Thursday ruled that Katy Perry, her collaborators and her record label owe the writers of a Christian

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ACM Ups Three, Adds Two

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 kevincarter Academy of Country Music

• The Academy of Country Music® announced promotions within two departments and two new hires — Melissa Moldovan has been promoted

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Williams Is Brewing In Michigan’s U.P.

July 31, 2019 kevincarter mediaBrew Communications

• mediaBrew Communications, led by veteran radio executive Chuck Williams, has closed on the purchase of three FMs and four

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Fighting For Artists’ Rights

July 30, 2019July 31, 2019 kevincarter Music Artists Coalition

• Don Henley, Dave Matthews, Maren Morris, Anderson .Paak, Meghan Trainor and Shane McAnally are members of a larger group that has

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Rogers & Cowan + PMK*BNC = Mega

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 kevincarter PMK*BNC, Rogers & Cowan

• Rogers & Cowan and PMK*BNC, the two largest and most successful media relations and brand marketing firms in Hollywood

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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
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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
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WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

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

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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
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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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