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Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• In an expansion of its cross-platform audio strategy, radio veteran Joy Taylor is joining Urban One to launch The

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

May 1, 2026May 4, 2026 kevincarter Service Broadcasting, Urban One

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

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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Milwaukee Black Media Trust

• The Milwaukee Courier and WGKB (101.7 The Truth/W269DL)/Milwaukee are now united under the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a new

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WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

April 28, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WGCI

• iHeartMedia’s 107.5 WGCI/Chicago proudly announces Tone Kapone Day, the first-ever live celebration honoring longtime WGCI afternoon host Tone Kapone.

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Hurley Inherits iHeart Philly

April 23, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia Philadelphia has tapped longtime company veteran Jeff Hurley as Senior Vice President of Programming, with oversight of Urban

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Urban One Christens ONE Voyage

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 kevincarter Urban One

• Urban One announced the launch of the ONE Voyage Experience (ONE Voyage), the reimagined evolution of its iconic cruise,

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Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WHJX

• Cox Media Group Jacksonville promotes from within and elevates Shawn Knight to Asst. Director of Branding & Programming for

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Audacy Market Managers Reimagined

April 3, 2026April 6, 2026 kevincarter Audacy

• 4/6 CORRECTION: Greenville VP/Market Manager Steve Sinicropi is NOT leaving the company, as was previously reported — he is,

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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Rickey Smiley, Urban One

• Urban One and Marconi Award-winning radio personality, comedian, and author Rickey Smiley are expanding their partnership with a five-year

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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify

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Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA
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Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) announced the appointment of Heidi Raphael as its next President & Chief

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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

• Premier Media Group and Bonneville Seattle have come to a partnership agreement that will allow Bonneville’s MyNorthwest.com to share

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

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Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA
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Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heidi Raphael Named Pres./CEO, NYSBA

• The New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) announced the appointment of Heidi Raphael as its next President & Chief

Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
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Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

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Cumulus Ups Lewis To RVP, Adds Two FL Markets
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Cumulus Ups Lewis To RVP, Adds Two FL Markets

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

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Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
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Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shawn Tempesta Wakes Up At KLUC/Las Vegas
WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
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WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies

July 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WATH/Athens, OH Flips From Sports To Oldies
Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
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Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly

July 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scordo Awarded Middays At WXTU/Philly
PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

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