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LiveOne To Spin Off PodcastOne

July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 kevincarter LiveOne, PodcastOne

• LiveOne announced its intention to spin off its wholly owned subsidiary, PodcastOne, as a separate public company to be

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Ace & TJ Come Home To WNKS

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 kevincarter Ace and TJ, WNKS

• After an 11-year absence, Beasley Media Group is pleased to welcome Ace & TJ back to WNKS (Kiss 95.1)/Charlotte.

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FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Danie B. & Kevin, Remixed

July 6, 2022July 5, 2022 kevincarter

• Several months ago, Cox Media Group sold WPYO (Power 95.3)/Orlando and WSUN/Tampa to Spanish Broadcasting System. The sale and

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

VP Upgrade For NPR’s Sangweni

June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 kevincarter NPR

• NPR announced the promotion of Yolanda Sangweni to Vice President of Programming and New Content Development. In her newly

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BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Charlamagne Announces Black Effect Podcast Fest

June 28, 2022 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network, Charlamagne Tha God

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the first-ever Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify Black voices

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROS IN MOTION 

Cohen Joins Crossover Media In VP Role

June 21, 2022 kevincarter Crossover Media Group

• Podcasting and radio veteran Steven Cohen has joined Crossover Media Group as VP of Business Development and Partnerships. In

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Excutive Action: Gemini XIII

June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 kevincarter Gemini XIII

• Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries’ new home for premium audio content, production and marketing services, announces the

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Waks Joins Cumulus As SVP/Digital Partnerships

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media announced that Lisa Waks has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Digital Partnerships and Business Development,

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SiriusXM Acquires Conan’s Team Coco

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 kevincarter SiriusXM, Team Coco

• SiriusXM announced the acquisition of Conan O’Brien‘s Team Coco, including the critically-acclaimed hit podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, and

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Preston Now Global Head, Acast Creative

May 15, 2022May 15, 2022 kevincarter Acast

• Acast has promoted Jack Preston from Director to Global Head of Acast Creative, the in-house creative ad solutions team

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BREAKING NEWS

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

• In the wake of the recent retirement of beloved radio legend Gayle Garton, who served South Florida listeners for

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

LABEL LOVE

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

PROGRAMMING

Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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