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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Milwaukee Black Media Trust

• The Milwaukee Courier and WGKB (101.7 The Truth/W269DL)/Milwaukee are now united under the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a new

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Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Curtis Media Group

• Curtis Media Group is expanding further in its home state of North Carolina… specifically, the Wilmington, NC market with

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DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

April 30, 2026 kevincarter DMR Interactive

• DMR/Interactive has elevated Tony Bannon to Executive Vice President, Strategy and Growth. In this enhanced role, Bannon, who joined

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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026April 29, 2026 kevincarter FCC, NAB

• The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is criticizing Trump-aligned FCC Chairman Brendan Carr for his demand for an early

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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026April 30, 2026 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced Wednesday it would sell off half of its equity stake in Spotify and double

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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Believe

• Believe, the Paris-based global artist development company, has officially launched its Label & Artist Solutions business in the United

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L.A. Sports Radio’s FM Hail Mary….

April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KNX-FM

Can 97.1 The Fan Break the ‘Mellow’ Curse? A RAMP Guest Editorial by Kevin Gershan It’s the frequency that just

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Audacy Set To Launch 97.1 The Fan/Los Angeles

April 28, 2026April 29, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, KNX-FM

• Audacy announces the next iteration of the 97.1 frequency in Los Angeles — All-News KNX-FM will flip to All-Sports

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WGCI/Chicago Presents ‘Tone Kapone Day’

April 28, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WGCI

• iHeartMedia’s 107.5 WGCI/Chicago proudly announces Tone Kapone Day, the first-ever live celebration honoring longtime WGCI afternoon host Tone Kapone.

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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Concord, Mothership

• Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has acquired the assets of Los Angeles-based Mothership Music Publishing. The acquisition

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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced that Phil Becker will join CMG Radio as Vice President, Audience & Content Growth,

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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role
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Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Binnie Media Welcomes Gallant In EVP Role

• New England-based Binnie Media, serving New Hampshire and Maine, announced the appointment of Jodie Gallant as Executive Vice President

PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
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PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PMG & Bonneville Agree To Share Content
CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

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Condolences: Bloomington’s Joe Smith
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Condolences: Bloomington’s Joe Smith

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Bloomington’s Joe Smith

• Sad news for thousands of sports fans in the Bloomington, IN area, as ST Radio announced the passing of

Flatley Joins Connoisseur LI As DOS
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Flatley Joins Connoisseur LI As DOS

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Flatley Joins Connoisseur LI As DOS
NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
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NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media

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River House Debuts The House Management
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River House Debuts The House Management

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on River House Debuts The House Management
iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

PROGRAMMING

NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
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NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media
Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
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Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content

July 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Becker Joins CMG As VP/Audience & Content
Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
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Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Second Circuit Sides With Cumulus v. Nielsen
Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
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Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chad Taylor Named OM, MWC Peoria
Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
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Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ciliberto Has Both Your Commutes Covered
Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON
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Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

July 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Scotty Kay Drives San Diego Home On KSON

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