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DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN 

Yes, More iHeart Restructuring Casualties

March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• RAMP hears that Reggie Brown, a fixture at Urban WKKV (V100.7)/Milwaukee for over two decades has exited as PD/afternoon

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Interscope Elevates 13 Pop/Rock & Urban Execs

March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 kevincarter ICLG, Interscope Geffen A&M

• Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), a division of the newly created Interscope Capitol Labels Group (ICLG), has promoted or named

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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 27, 2024 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the second annual Black Effect Podcast Festival is a reality. The event, designed

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Breakfast Club Names Hilarious New Co-Host

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 kevincarter Premiere Networks, The Breakfast Club, WWPR

• iHeartMedia announced that Jess Hilarious has been named as the new co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club, alongside

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

Breaking City Newwss From iHeart Columbus

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WZCB

• iHeartMedia Columbus announced the hire of 25-year market veteran City Newwss as as Program Director of Classic Hip Hop

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Reach Media Seeks Affiliate Relations Pro

January 22, 2024 kevincarter REACH Media, Urban One

• Syndicated radio network, Reach Media, Inc., a division of Urban One, is seeking a seasoned Director, Affiliate Relations to

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Papa Keith & Kimmy B Drive Miami Home

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMIB

• iHeartMedia Urban WMIB (103.5 The Beat)/Miami launches Papa Keith Live with Kimmy B in afternoon drive, teaming two popular

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Audacy Realigns Hip-Hop, R&B Leadership

January 11, 2024January 12, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WBTJ, WXBK

• Collaboratively led by Skip Dillard as Adult R&B & Throwback Format Vice President and Mike Street as Mainstream Hip-Hop

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Cumulus Ups Coughlin To RVP

December 1, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has elevated Beth Coughlin to Regional Vice President of the company’s stations in Buffalo & Syracuse, NY,

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Audacy Hires Bjorson To Run Milwaukee

November 16, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WMYX, WXSS

• Audacy welcomes Jason Bjorson as the new SVP/Market Manager of its Milwaukee cluster — Hot AC WMYX (99.1 The

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BREAKING NEWS

Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies

• Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group (WMG) have announced a multi-year, first-look deal. The companies will partner on theatrical

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies

• Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group (WMG) have announced a multi-year, first-look deal. The companies will partner on theatrical

Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies
Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
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Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
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Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
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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

PROGRAMMING

Beasley Detroit Teams Up With MBBA
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Beasley Detroit Teams Up With MBBA

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Detroit Teams Up With MBBA
Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
AC DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
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Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Razz Ready For Whatever’s Next
Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eagan Annexes KS95/Twin Cities

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