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PODCASTING

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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026April 27, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, SiriusXM

• UPDATED: Bloomberg News was first to report that iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have held preliminary talks to discuss a possible

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Michael Bryan Launches Southern Drift

April 23, 2026April 24, 2026 kevincarter Southern Drift

• Michael Bryan, former Global Head of Country Music for Apple Music, announced the formation of his new entertainment venture,

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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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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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Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
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Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

• Urban One has entered into an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, LLC, including its flagship radio stations —

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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

• Cumulus Media is accelerating its commitment to data-driven sales by partnering with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions. The move

Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

• Riser House continues to expand its team with the addition of Leighanna Martin as Manager, A&R + Publishing. Martin

Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox
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Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox
Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
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Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

LABEL LOVE

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
WMG Makes TIME100 List
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WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BMG & Concord Announce Merger
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BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord

PROGRAMMING

Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
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Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
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Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
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Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
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DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC
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NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Condemns Carr’s Move Against ABC

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