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PODCASTING

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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Gene "Bean" Baxter, SiriusXM

• A genteel tip of our tea cup to Gene “Bean” Baxter, former longtime co-host of the legendary Kevin &

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Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 kevincarter iHeartPodcast Awards

• Monday night, the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards Live at SXSW brought together the most influential names in podcasting to honor

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iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 kevincarter Global Gaming League, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia recently announced a new production, marketing and distribution deal with the Global Gaming League (GGL), marking a major

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced the launch of TikTok Radio from iHeart, featuring the biggest music hits on the radio

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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Rickey Smiley, Urban One

• Urban One and Marconi Award-winning radio personality, comedian, and author Rickey Smiley are expanding their partnership with a five-year

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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify

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iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia and the Government Communications Office of the State of Qatar (GCO) announced that iHeartPodcasts will be the official

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‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026January 27, 2026 kevincarter Bobby Bones, Premiere Networks

• In December we reported that iHeartMedia and Netflix had forged an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15

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BFOA To Honor ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 kevincarter BFOA, ESPN

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) will honor ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith as the recipient of the inaugural

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BREAKING NEWS

Johnjay & Rich’s Quarter-Century Milestone!
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Johnjay & Rich’s Quarter-Century Milestone!

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnjay & Rich’s Quarter-Century Milestone!

• And they said it wouldn’t last longer than… OK, 24 years… but those naysayers have now been definitively proven

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DIGITAL

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

• Effective today, Baltimore Public Media launches a comprehensive update to WYPR‘s daily programming schedule, deepening local coverage and integrating

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
iHeart New England Handled With Care
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iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart New England Handled With Care
Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

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LATEST POSTS

Johnjay & Rich’s Quarter-Century Milestone!
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Johnjay & Rich’s Quarter-Century Milestone!

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnjay & Rich’s Quarter-Century Milestone!

• And they said it wouldn’t last longer than… OK, 24 years… but those naysayers have now been definitively proven

Pros On The Loose: Tim Thompson
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Pros On The Loose: Tim Thompson

April 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Tim Thompson
Now Spinning: Vinyl Radio!
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Now Spinning: Vinyl Radio!

April 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Spinning: Vinyl Radio!

LABEL LOVE

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
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Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
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Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
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Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
Executive Action: Heather Luke
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Executive Action: Heather Luke

April 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Heather Luke
Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
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Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

PROGRAMMING

Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC
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Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC
Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
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WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career
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Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career
WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
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WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

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