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Cumulus & Townsquare Station Shutdown

March 16, 2025March 17, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Townsquare Media

• UPDATED with Townsquare statement: In what is sadly becoming a growing trend in the financially fraught condition of the

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NBRHOF Welcomes Its Class Of ’25

March 14, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter NBRHOF

• The National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) proudly announces its Class of 2025. Under the leadership of Founder

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Matt Pinfield On The Comeback Trail

March 13, 2025March 16, 2025 kevincarter Matt Pinfield

• After an extended period of radio silence — and a high level of anxious uncertainty, we are pleased beyond

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Hampton Roads Marks 50 Years Of Arlo

March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 kevincarter WAFX, WNOR

• Legendary rock jock Mike Arlo recently broke the mythical half-century barrier on the air in Hampton Roads, and celebrated

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Ryan Ready To Write His Own Story

March 12, 2025March 13, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WNEW

• Jim Ryan, Audacy SVP of Programming and PD of WNEW/New York announced his impending departure, effective in April —

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2 Girls & That New Guy

March 12, 2025March 12, 2025 kevincarter WMXZ

• The top-rated local morning show in the Lowcountry — 2 Girls and a Guy on Saga Hot AC WMXZ

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WMSC Earns 16 National Awards

March 12, 2025March 13, 2025 kevincarter WMSC

• Montclair State University’s WMSC Radio achieved significant recognition at the recent Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems (IBS) Awards ceremony in New

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Cumulus Shuts Off Struggling Stations

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KZAC

• Last November, Cumulus made several significant moves in San Francisco, including elevating the conservative talk format on KSFO from

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Your 2025 ACM Radio Awards Nominees!

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 kevincarter ACM Awards

• The Academy of Country Music® today announced the ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 60th Academy of Country Music

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iHeart Podcast Awards Announces Presenters

March 6, 2025 kevincarter iHeart Podcast Awards

• The 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards Live at SXSW are happening next Monday, March 10, live from ACL Live at The

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BREAKING NEWS

Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

• Big Machine Label Group today announced the launch of a new imprint, Ascend Music, forged in partnership with music

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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

• Guests of Dolly Parton‘s famed Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN rejoiced over the July 4th weekend as

Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
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Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
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Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

• Big Machine Label Group today announced the launch of a new imprint, Ascend Music, forged in partnership with music

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Ermanni Awarded Afternoons On WJR-AM/Detroit
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Ermanni Awarded Afternoons On WJR-AM/Detroit

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ermanni Awarded Afternoons On WJR-AM/Detroit

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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
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Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
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Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino

June 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway Finds Thomas & Masino
Condolences: Lou Christie
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Condolences: Lou Christie

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Lou Christie
Create Beams Up With Star Trak
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Create Beams Up With Star Trak

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Beams Up With Star Trak

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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey
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Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Spatz & Casey
Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
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Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock

July 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Loftus Retires From Times-Shamrock
Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
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Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show

July 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kannon Fired Up Over New Weekday Show
E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
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E. White Has Carolina On His Mind

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. White Has Carolina On His Mind
MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland
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MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MacLeod Named OM, Alpha Media Portland

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