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LEGAL

DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Sells S. Dakota Group To Riverfront

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Riverfront Broadcasting

• Connoisseur Media continues its plan to refine its portfolio and strengthen its presence in priority markets with the announcement

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL 

Arden Legally Joins The NAB

April 30, 2026 kevincarter NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has named Ben Arden as Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel. He

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TELEVISION 

Judge Strikes Down NPR & PBS Defunding

March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 kevincarter NPR, PBS

• A federal judge in Washington has permanently struck down part of President Trump’s 2025 executive order targeting funding for

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ADULT HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Spins Off Topeka Market

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media continues to focus on “strengthening its portfolio and deepening its presence in priority markets” and selling off

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES STREAMING 

Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026March 26, 2026 kevincarter Cox Communications

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that Cox Communications cannot be held liable for music piracy committed

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL 

BMI Names Schoenfeld SVP/Chief Legal Officer

January 27, 2026 kevincarter BMI

• BMI has named Pam Schoenfeld as its new SVP, Chief Legal Officer. She succeeds Stuart Rosen, who will continue

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES POLITICS TELEVISION 

Kirby Named New Chair, Media Institute

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 kevincarter Media Institute

• Richard E. Wiley, who has chaired The Media Institute‘s Board of Trustees with distinction for more than 30 years,

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL 

iHeart Elevates McGuinness To CFO

December 1, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has promoted Mike McGuinness to Chief Financial Officer, effective Jan. 1. The news of McGuinness’s executive upgrade was

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Cumulus Files Suit Against Nielsen

October 17, 2025October 20, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Nielsen

• Cumulus Media has filed suit against ratings giant The Nielsen Company in federal court, accusing it of illegally leveraging

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CONCERTS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LEGAL PUBLIC SERVICE 

NordVPN Responds To FTC’s Action

September 18, 2025 kevincarter NordVPN

• In response to the FTC’s legal action against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, Marijus Briedis, Chief Technology Officer at leading

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BREAKING NEWS

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

• NPR announced it is restructuring its newsroom, which will include eliminating some reporting and editing jobs, as it attempts

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DIGITAL

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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

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
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
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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NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

• NPR announced it is restructuring its newsroom, which will include eliminating some reporting and editing jobs, as it attempts

Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.
Randall Runs Screamin’ From PM To AM On WCSX
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION 

Randall Runs Screamin’ From PM To AM On WCSX

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Randall Runs Screamin’ From PM To AM On WCSX

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Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
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Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS

May 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Spinning At RECORDS
Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Aboard, Three Rise At Riser House
Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece

May 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Andersen The Missing Piece At Missing Piece
2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2027 Grammy Awards Moving To ABC
30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO 

30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group

May 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 30 Trips Around The Sun For Planetary Group
Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

May 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records

PROGRAMMING

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Restructuring: Layoffs & Buyouts
Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mahoney & Dave & Mahoney. Again.
Now Entering Roanoke: Woody & Wilcox
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Now Entering Roanoke: Woody & Wilcox

May 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Entering Roanoke: Woody & Wilcox
Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago

May 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tichenor Exits As PD Of WLS/Chicago
Bonneville Bay Area Sale To Connoisseur Closed
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Bonneville Bay Area Sale To Connoisseur Closed

May 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bonneville Bay Area Sale To Connoisseur Closed
Buffalo Bills Circle Back To 97 Rock
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Buffalo Bills Circle Back To 97 Rock

May 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buffalo Bills Circle Back To 97 Rock

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