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United Stations Teams With SportsGarten

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter United Stations

• United Stations has teamed up with SportsGarten Network (SGN) for the national syndication of both long and short-form programming.

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Toucher Returns To The Sports Hub

September 9, 2020 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group

• Fred Toucher returned to his co-host chair on the Toucher and Rich morning show on Beasley Sports-Talk WBZ-FM (98.5 The

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SYNDICATION 

Premiere To Syndicate BIN News

September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 kevincarter BIN, Premiere Networks

• Premiere Networks announced the syndication of the national news service from iHeartMedia’s recently launched BIN: Black Information Network —

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

WGN Adds Landecker, PM News

September 7, 2020September 8, 2020 kevincarter John Records Landecker, WGN Radio

• UPDATED: Nexstar’s WGN Radio/Chicago announced several programming enhancements, not the least of which his the hire of market legend

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Youngstown In A Gambling Mood

September 7, 2020September 8, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Youngstown, OH used the occasion of Labor Day to rebrand Sports-Talk 1390 WNIO to 1390 The Gambler, which

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

KNX Celebrates A Century Of Service

September 4, 2020September 7, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, KNX

• Entercom is proud to celebrate the 100th anniversary of KNX 1070 News Radio/Los Angeles, Southern California’s only 24-hour news

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Total Traffic Extends, Expands With KABC

September 1, 2020September 1, 2020 kevincarter KABC, Total Traffic

• Total Traffic and Weather Network (TTWN) announced an expanded content partnership with Cumulus News-Talk KABC-AM (Talk Radio 790)/Los Angeles.

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

iHeart’s BIN Adds Four New Markets

August 31, 2020 kevincarter BIN

• BIN: Black Information Network, the recently launched 24/7 comprehensive national audio news service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate

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Bart Tessler Era Ending At WWO

August 27, 2020 kevincarter Westwood One

• After a remarkable 44-year tenure with Westwood One, the company’s longest-serving employee, EVP of News & Talk Programming Bart

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Entercom Names Bill Smee VP of News

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom has named Bill Smee to the newly created role of Vice President of News. In this capacity, Smee

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BREAKING NEWS

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

• Cumulus Top 40 WWWQ (Q99.7)/Atlanta, which has been “updating” for the past week, announced the launch of new afternoon

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DIGITAL

Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
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Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

• Cumulus Media and Eon Media have entered into a joint partnership to develop and monetize AI-enabled projects for audio.

Stratus Now Available Everywhere
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Stratus Now Available Everywhere

January 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stratus Now Available Everywhere
MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
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MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
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Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer

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Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

• Ocean State Media, parent company of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio Station, announced an agreement — pending

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
CRS Launches ‘Hot Mic’ Scholarship
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

CRS Launches ‘Hot Mic’ Scholarship

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Launches ‘Hot Mic’ Scholarship

LABEL LOVE

Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
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Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

PROGRAMMING

Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
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Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego
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Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego
2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1
LABF To Sponsor BEA Career Fair
CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

LABF To Sponsor BEA Career Fair

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LABF To Sponsor BEA Career Fair
Tiffany Lyn Awarded Middays On Pride365 Radio
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING TOP 40 

Tiffany Lyn Awarded Middays On Pride365 Radio

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tiffany Lyn Awarded Middays On Pride365 Radio

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