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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025January 4, 2026 kevincarter Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that it has extended its relationship with Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club,

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Netflix

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

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WISN’s Jay Weber Transitions To Podcast Format

December 9, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WISN

• iHeartMedia’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN/Milwaukee announced that 35-year station veteran Jay Weber, host of The Jay Weber Show since 2007

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced a groundbreaking, multi-platform partnership that will bring TikTok creators into iHeart’s ecosystem. This collaboration includes

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Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate

October 27, 2025October 29, 2025 kevincarter Bert Weiss

• Last Friday, a morning show tradition for thousands of listeners nationwide came to an end, as Bert Weiss, host

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 Knight Keeps Walkin’ To Nashville

October 23, 2025 kevincarter Takin' A Walk

• Premiere Networks and media executive/consultant Buzz Knight announced the launch of a new podcast, Takin’ A Walk Nashville, hosted

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Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Golden Globes

• The Golden Globes revealed the 25 podcasts eligible for the inaugural “Best Podcast” category at the 83rd Golden Globes,

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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025September 23, 2025 kevincarter Audioboom

• Audioboom, the leading global podcast company, announced the appointment of Craig Eastwood as Vice President, International. Eastwood (left) most

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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 kevincarter Art19, Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group has entered an agreement with premier podcast hosting and monetization platform, ART19, an Amazon company. With

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Executive Action: Baltimore Public Media

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Baltimore Public Media, WTYD, WYPR

• Baltimore Public Media (BPM), parent company of NPR affiliate WYPR 88.1, Triple A WTMD 89.7, and Your Public Studios

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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

• CMA and ABC revealed that 12-time CMA Award winner Lainey Wilson will return to host The 60th Annual CMA

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
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Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov
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Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov

• After 23 years with Cumulus, the past 21 years in Nashville, Kenny Smoov has exited his dual roles as

CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs

September 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs

LABEL LOVE

CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
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Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
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WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

PROGRAMMING

Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov
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Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Free Agent Alert: Kenny Smoov
Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs

September 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs
Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
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Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
A Toast, To Jack Daniel
CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel
Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Hannity Hits The Big 2-5

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

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