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PODCASTING

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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• America’s two largest audio companies, iHeartMedia and Audacy, announced a content distribution partnership, making Audacy’s 240 radio brands and

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DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, Pineapple Street

• Audacy is shuttering Pineapple Street Studios, which had produced original audio shows and companion podcasts for TV shows like

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Glenday Upped To CEO At Acast

June 23, 2025June 23, 2025 kevincarter Acast

• Acast, provider of hosting, monetization and growth support for podcasts, and podcast advertising solutions for brands and media agencies

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BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Buffalo Preps For The Patriot

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Radio One Buffalo, WUSW

• Buddy Shula’s Radio One Buffalo recently announced it was acquiring 5,000-watt WHLD-AM 1270/Niagara Falls, NY from Cumulus Media in

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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network, The Breakfast Club

• iHeartMedia and The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrate The Breakfast Club podcast surpassing one billion downloads, joining a very

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iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartPodcast Network

• This Sunday evening, June 1 iHeartMedia will debut a new on-air format — True Crime Tonight, in collaboration with

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United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter United Stations, yaman.AI

• United Stations announced an exclusive national partnership with yaman.AI, the latest venture from renowned radio creative visionary Yaman Coskun.

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Audacy Introduces Audacy Creator Lab

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy announces the launch of the Audacy Creator Lab, an initiative designed to support podcast creators and deliver advertising

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Hubbard Launches Gamut Podcast Network

March 31, 2025 kevincarter Gamut Podcast Network, Hubbard Radio

• Hubbard Radio announces the official launch of the Gamut Podcast Network, a dedicated podcast division that represents a bold

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Audacy Names Reis-Dennis Head Of Podcasts

March 31, 2025 kevincarter Audacy

• Audacy has elevated Leah Reis-Dennis to Head of Podcasts. In this role, she will lead content, partnerships, and marketing

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BREAKING NEWS

Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal
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Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBGG (Big 105.9)/Miami has signed a new long-term agreement with legendary South Florida morning host Paul

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DIGITAL

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

• Veteran programmer Cat Thomas has joined SonicTrek.ai as Director of Marketing & AI Affiliate/Talent Acquisitions. In this newly created

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Katie Sommers Comes Home To WFLZ
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Katie Sommers Comes Home To WFLZ

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Katie Sommers Comes Home To WFLZ

LABEL LOVE

PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
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BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMLG Nat’l Upgrade For Jay Cruze
SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
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SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For ASCAP’s Hayley Dukes
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

PROGRAMMING

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
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Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Geoff Calkins Leaving 92.9 ESPN Memphis
CPB Formally Shutting Down
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CPB Formally Shutting Down

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Formally Shutting Down

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