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PODCASTING

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ABC Audio, ESPN Audio Ink Sales Deal

March 4, 2020 kevincarter ABC Audio, ESPN Audio

• ABC Audio and ESPN Audio announced a new internal sales relationship — effective immediately, ABC Audio’s podcast network will

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Owens Leaving Kraddick Show, Will Stay Connected

February 25, 2020 kevincarter Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, YEA Networks

• Jenna Owens announced that she’s stepping away from her longtime co-host role with YEA Networks-syndicated The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show to

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Johnson To Produce ABC Audio Podcasting

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 kevincarter ABC Audio

• ABC Audio has named Eric Johnson as Director and Executive Producer of Podcast Programming, with a start date of mid-March.

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FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PODCASTING 

Baxter Earning His London Keep

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 kevincarter Gene "Bean" Baxter, Podcast Radio

• At last… our long international nightmare is over — Gene “Bean” Baxter is back behind a microphone! By now you know

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Spotify Acquiring Simmons’ The Ringer

February 5, 2020February 6, 2020 kevincarter Spotify, The Ringer

• Spotify has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Ringer, a leading creator of sports, entertainment and pop

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeartMedia & OZY Media Ink New Deal

January 30, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, OZY Media

• iHeartMedia and OZY Media announced a new multi-year deal to co-produce and promote a slate of iHeartRadio Original Podcasts,

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Entercom & Claritas Doing Business

January 23, 2020 kevincarter Claritas, Entercom

• Entercom and Claritas announced a partnership to deliver effective marketing campaign measurement capabilities for podcasts and streaming audio. This

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Liberty Looking At A Bigger Bite Of iHeart?

December 12, 2019December 16, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Liberty Media

• In a deal that could seriously alter the audio landscape, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that John Malone‘s Liberty

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PODCASTING TRANSACTIONS 

Sony Music Pacts With Neon Hum

December 12, 2019 kevincarter Neon Hum, Sony Music

• Sony Music Entertainment has made a strategic investment in esteemed podcast production house Neon Hum, forming a creative partnership

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING Satellite Radio 

Gilbert Gottfried… In Space!

December 2, 2019December 3, 2019 kevincarter SiriusXM

• SiriusXM proudly announced that the success of Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Podcast! has now spawned Gilbert Gottfried’s Amazing Colossal Show,

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BREAKING NEWS

Townsquare Layoffs Underway
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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway

• As we first mentioned yesterday, RAMP has confirmed that Townsquare Media is quietly making personnel cuts across several markets.

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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York, is proud to announce the July 24 premiere of Hollywood Hamilton’s bold new animated series, War

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
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Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

• WGN Radio/Chicago hosts Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker will hang out together Thursday evening from 8-9pm CT during

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
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Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
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Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

PROGRAMMING

Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
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Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
Townsquare Layoffs Underway
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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway
KMOX & Cards Forever
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KMOX & Cards Forever

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX & Cards Forever
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

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