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The Wolf Howls In Providence

November 3, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWKX

• Done deal — as RAMP first reported last week, after several days of stunting, Cumulus has indeed flipped former

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Urban One Ups Its Spanish Radio Game

November 1, 2024November 4, 2024 kevincarter Urban One

• Urban One Inc. announced a Local Management Agreement (LMA) with La Mega Media, Inc., and Lazo Media LLC, taking

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KXXM Leans Bilingual As ‘Mix 96.1’

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 kevincarter iHeartLatino, KXXM

• iHeartMedia San Antonio has transformed Top 40 KXXM (96.1 NOW) into Mix 96.1, “Tus Favoritas de Siempre,” now broadcasting

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ALTered Schedule For ALT 103.7/Dallas

November 1, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KVIL

• Audacy announced a revised weekday personality lineup for KVIL (ALT 103.7)/Dallas, effective Monday, November 4: Pictured, below, (l-r): Ian

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Hawke Now Running Mid-West Family Madison

October 31, 2024November 1, 2024 kevincarter Mid-West Family

• Mid-West Family Marketing Madison, WI is excited to announce the promotion of 22-year company veteran Randy Hawke from VP

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Grammys Segue To Disney In 2027

October 30, 2024 kevincarter Grammy Awards

• Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Dana Walden and the Recording Academy® CEO Harvey Mason Jr.jointly announced an unprecedented new 10-year global

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Building A Better Better Noise Music

October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 kevincarter Better Noise Music

• Better Noise Music (BNM) announced key promotions and new hires reflecting its continued growth and commitment to artist development

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Morgan Prue Named PD, WZID/Manchester

October 30, 2024 kevincarter Saga Communications, WZID

• Veteran programming pro Morgan Prue has joined Saga’s Manchester Media Group in Manchester, NH as Program Director of heritage

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Leslie Whittle Elevated, Adds Atlanta To Houston

October 30, 2024October 31, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KRBE, WWWQ

• RAMP initially broke this news earlier this week, and now it’s official — Cumulus Media has elevated longtime KRBE/Houston

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Cumulus & TuneIn Keep On Keepin’ On

October 29, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, TuneIn

• Cumulus Media and TuneIn announced that they have renewed and expanded their existing content partnership. Under the terms of

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Caroline Ellis to Vice President, A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Ellis will report to Jackie

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years
Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

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