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ABC Audio + LinkUp, AdvertiseCast

September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 kevincarter ABC Audio

• ABC Audio announced that it’s partnering with LinkUp Communications Corporation to distribute news and entertainment content and advertising inventory

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Good Karma Assumes Sales For ESPN Radio

July 31, 2023July 31, 2023 kevincarter ESPN, Good Karma Brands

• Good Karma Brands (GKB) announced that it has entered into an agreement to handle the sales and sales operations

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iHeart, NBC Sports, Patrick Renew Vows

July 25, 2023 kevincarter Dan Patrick, FOX Sports Radio, Premiere Networks

• iHeartMedia and NBC Sports have renewed their multiplatform distribution agreement for The Dan Patrick Show, hosted by the handsome

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING 

iHeart, LinkedIn Link Up For Podcasts

July 19, 2023July 20, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, LinkedIn

• iHeartMedia and LinkedIn announced a strategic partnership that will leverage iHeartMedia’s leading infrastructure and distribution capabilities and LinkedIn’s global

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Coleman Launches ‘Pod Predictor’

July 12, 2023 kevincarter Coleman Insights

• Coleman Insights announces the debut of Pod Predictor, a new service for podcasters to test concepts pre-launch. Pod Predictor

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Cohn Joins WWO As SVP/Digital Sales

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 kevincarter Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One welcomes David Cohn aboard as Senior Vice President, Sales and Digital Partnerships, based in New

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Bonneville Names Ruth As EVP/CCO

June 30, 2023July 3, 2023 kevincarter Bonneville

• Bonneville International has named veteran journalist Ruth Todd as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer. In

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iHeart Launches Elvis Duran Podcast Network

June 29, 2023 kevincarter Elvis Duran, iHeartMedia, Premiere Networks

• iHeartMedia and Premiere-syndicated personality Elvis Duran announced a partnership to launch the Elvis Duran Podcast Network, which will be

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Audacy Tucks In With TuneIn

June 21, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, TuneIn

• Audacy will extend digital distribution of its 250+ stations and entire podcast library to TuneIn. The partnership bolsters the

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Bryant Joins Black Effect Podcast Board

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• The Black Effect Podcast Network, the joint media venture partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God, announced that John

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BREAKING NEWS

NPR Sues Trump White House
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NPR Sues Trump White House

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Sues Trump White House

• NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed suit Tuesday morning in federal court against the Trump White House

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Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
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Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

• We initially reported this news a few days ago… and now, here it is again, this time with some

Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
Mountain Rises In Chico
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Mountain Rises In Chico

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NPR Never Not Innovating
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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Never Not Innovating
55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake
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55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake

May 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 55 Candles On Marketron’s Cake

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WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
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WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU (103.5 KTU)/New York proudly announces the return of legendary dance music festival Beatstock, the ultimate celebration of

The Award-Winning Hot 91!
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The Award-Winning Hot 91!

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Award-Winning Hot 91!
NPR Sues Trump White House
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NPR Sues Trump White House

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Sues Trump White House

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WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
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WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
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SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
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Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett
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WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMN Adds Elliott, Ups Burnett

PROGRAMMING

NPR Sues Trump White House
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NPR Sues Trump White House

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Sues Trump White House
MIW Elevates Women In Programming
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MIW Elevates Women In Programming

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Elevates Women In Programming
Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW
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Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW

May 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shula’s WHLD-AM/Niagara Falls Now WUSW
Frisina And FM Radio Reunited
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Frisina And FM Radio Reunited

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Frisina And FM Radio Reunited
Moody Radio Transitions To National Network
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Moody Radio Transitions To National Network

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moody Radio Transitions To National Network
Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

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