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PROGRAMMING

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Jock Remix At Miami’s 103.5 The Beat

June 11, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WMIB

• iHeartMedia’s WMIB (103.5 The Beat)/Miami, South Florida’s home for Hip Hop and R&B, announced the debut of a new

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Tim & Chelsea Seriously Extended In W. Palm

June 11, 2026 kevincarter Hubbard Radio, WIRK

• Hubbard Radio West Palm Beach and WIRK (New Country 103.1) morning duo Tim Leary and Chelsea Taylor have mutually

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Will Calder Named OM, Beasley Tampa

June 11, 2026June 12, 2026 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group is pleased to acquire the talents of major market veteran Will Calder as the newly named

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BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 kevincarter BBR Music Group, BMG

• BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville is thrilled to announce the signing of GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award-winner Carly Pearce. With

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Chumley Wakes Up On WQIK/Jacksonville

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WQIK

• iHeartMedia Country 99.1 WQIK/Jacksonville welcomes the talents of popular market veteran Chumley as the newest member of The Big

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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Sureel AI, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group announced an agreement to acquire Sureel AI. The acquisition advances WMG’s mission to ensure that artists,

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Global Music Rights Sues Music Choice

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 kevincarter Global Music Rights, Music Choice

• Global Music Rights (GMR), one of four U.S.-based performing rights organizations representing songwriters and composers for the public performance

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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026June 9, 2026 kevincarter ASCAP

• ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, filed infringement suits today against four radio groups which operate

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KCMO/Kansas City Expands Into Topeka 

June 8, 2026 kevincarter KCMO, KTOP

• Cumulus Media has expanded the broadcast footprint of its powerhouse Kansas City Talk radio station, KCMO (Talk Radio 95.7/710AM)

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VanOsdol Circles Back To WXRT

June 8, 2026 kevincarter WXRT

• After a tasteful 25-year gap, longtime Chicago radio pro James VanOsdol makes his triumphant return to Audacy Triple A

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

• UPDATING: RAMP has confirmed that Cumulus has begun a round of restructuring, and, in the process, has eliminated an

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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group
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A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Savage Upgrade At Feed Media Group

• Mike Savage has been promoted to Principal Curator, Music Business Development at Feed Media Group (FMG), described as “the

Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
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Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround

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WWWN Gets Down To Business
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WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business

• Red Apple’s Worldwide News Network (WWNN) is stepping into the weekend business and financial news space with the launch

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
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Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kautz Launches Bespoke Consultancy
Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
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Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atwood’s Next Chapter: Helping Others
Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
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Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group

July 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Corson Elevated To COO, Warner Music Group
Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
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Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song

July 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ronnie Raphael’s Swan Song
Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
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Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Labels Propose Rules For AI-Related Recordings
Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records
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Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

July 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gormley Named Head Of Sho-Bud Records

PROGRAMMING

WWWN Gets Down To Business
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WWWN Gets Down To Business

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WWWN Gets Down To Business
Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing

August 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Undergoing More Downsizing
Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
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Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Tweaks Mornings, Middays
Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton
AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton

August 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Radio HOF Adds Seven, Honors Helton
Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stanfield Circles Home To Cumulus
Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.

August 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Selling WNKS & KXTE To K-LOVE, Inc.

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