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Brent Musburger Era Ending

January 30, 2017February 17, 2017 kevincarter ESPN

After a career than spans nearly 50 years, legendary sportscaster Brent Musburger announced he’s leaving ESPN after 27 years. His

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MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC SYNDICATION 

Great Moments In Syndication

January 30, 2017February 17, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia, Rover's Morning Glory, Rush Limbaugh

• Rover’s Morning Glory is now basking in the warmth of Florida’s beautiful Palm Beaches, as the syndicated show recently

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NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Batchelor Renewed At WABC

January 27, 2017February 17, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media announced John Batchelor has signed a multi-year contract renewal, taking The John Batchelor Show to over 15 years

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NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION SYNDICATION 

Fox Sports: Now With Less Mohr

January 27, 2017February 17, 2017 kevincarter

Premiere Networks and Jay Mohr have mutually decided to conclude production and syndication of Jay Mohr Sports, effective immediately. Mohr

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NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Jackson Returns To Cedar Rapids

January 26, 2017February 16, 2017 kevincarter ESPN, Inc.

• KZIA, Inc. of Cedar Rapids-Iowa City, IA welcomes home prodigal son Chris Jackson as its new Operations Manager, overseeing Top

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NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Let’s Talk News-Talk

January 20, 2017February 15, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia News-Talk KEX-AM/Portland, OR is pleased to announce the return of station vet Mark Mason, who comes back after

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CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Adventures In Amplitude Modulation!

January 18, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter Cox, Cox Media Group, Cumulus

• The greatest hits of the ’60s and ’70s have returned to the Alamo City, as Cox Media Group flushes

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NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Reimer A ‘Brand Personality’ On WEEI/Boston

January 18, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom Sports WEEI/Boston has named Alex Reimer to the position of “Brand Personality.” Reimer joins the staff of WEEI.com,

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AC EXECUTIVE ACTION NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Renewed, Sticking Around, Not Leaving

January 10, 2017February 6, 2017 kevincarter

• Steve Butler puts pen to paper and inks a multi-year contract renewal with CBS Radio, extending his tenure as

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NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROS IN MOTION 

WTMJ/Milwaukee Debuts New Line-up

January 9, 2017February 1, 2017 kevincarter

Scripps News-Talk WTMJ/Milwaukee recently debuted its new 2017 on-air lineup — in the wake of the recent retirement of 23-year

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BREAKING NEWS

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

• Urban One has entered into an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, LLC, including its flagship radio stations —

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DIGITAL

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

• Cumulus Media is accelerating its commitment to data-driven sales by partnering with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions. The move

Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

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LATEST POSTS

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

• Riser House continues to expand its team with the addition of Leighanna Martin as Manager, A&R + Publishing. Martin

Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox
Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

LABEL LOVE

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
WMG Makes TIME100 List
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WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BMG & Concord Announce Merger
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord

PROGRAMMING

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS URBAN URBAN AC 

Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE POLITICS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE TELEVISION 

NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

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