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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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‘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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Nominees Announced For iHeartPodcast Awards

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 kevincarter iHeartPodcast Awards

• iHeartMedia has announced the host and nominees for The 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards in partnership with South by Southwest® (SXSW®).

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Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
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Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

• Busy day at iHeartMedia Country WUBL (94.9 The Bull)/Atlanta, which has named company veterans Ashley Layfield as its new

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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

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• As part of its ongoing investment in the great state of Tennessee, Midwest Communications, Inc. announced the promotion of

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
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Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

• As part of its ongoing investment in the great state of Tennessee, Midwest Communications, Inc. announced the promotion of

Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
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Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

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Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
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Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

LABEL LOVE

Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

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Tune In To River House Radio
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Tune In To River House Radio

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BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce
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BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce
Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
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Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

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Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
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Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

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Extra Executive Action At Salem Media
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Extra Executive Action At Salem Media

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Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix
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Complex Broadcasting ‘Live’ In Phoenix

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Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun
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Atlanta’s Bull Welcomes Layfield & Calhoun

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Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
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Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rare Fox Sighting In Toledo
McCartney Back On SLC Radio
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McCartney Back On SLC Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McCartney Back On SLC Radio

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