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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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CMG Miami Names ‘Johnny Promo & Activations Mgr.’

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WEDR, WFEZ, WFLC, WHQT

• Cox Media Group (CMG) Miami announced the appointment of John Coscia as Promotions and Activations Manager, effective Feb. 16.

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HOT 97 Teams Kazeem With Mero

January 19, 2026January 20, 2026 kevincarter Hot 97, Mediaco

• While there’s been no formal announcement as yet, Kazeem Famuyide has reportedly been named as the new co-host of

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J-Que Sets Alarm For Zero Dark Thirty

January 14, 2026 kevincarter KBXX, Urban One

• Urban One’s KBXX (97.9 The Box)/Houston proudly announces the return of DJ J-Que to morning drive. Beginning Monday, Jan.

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MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 kevincarter Hot 97, Mediaco, WBLS

• MediaCo Holding Inc., owners WQHT (HOT 97) & WBLS/New York, among other media properties, this week announced six strategic

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The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026January 13, 2026 kevincarter Hot 97

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

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iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025January 4, 2026 kevincarter Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that it has extended its relationship with Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club,

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Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025December 19, 2025 kevincarter Civic Media, WNOV

• Wisconsin-based Civic Media announced that it is acquiring heritage Urban Contemporary WNOV 860 AM / 106.5 FM (W293CX)/Milwaukee and

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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025December 16, 2025 kevincarter Ebro Darden

• Just days after their morning show was abruptly dropped from MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York after 13 years, Ebro

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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

• RAMP has confirmed that the following Disney Music Group (DMG) employees are accepting a corporate VERO package (Voluntary Early

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

October 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

• RAMP has confirmed that the following Disney Music Group (DMG) employees are accepting a corporate VERO package (Voluntary Early

Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
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Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

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Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC
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Hakim Upped To GM, Saga Charleston, SC

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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
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Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group

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Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl
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Aerosmith & Friends Rock The Hollywood Bowl

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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers
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Happy 10th Birthday, Triple Tigers

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Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
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Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miller To Lead Big Loud Acquisitions
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

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CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
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CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

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Beautiful Boise Beckons
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Beautiful Boise Beckons

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Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick
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Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick

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NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
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NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Upgrades For Hellum & Santrella
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

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Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska
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Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska

October 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska
Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW
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Reimagination Underway At Urban One DFW

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