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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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iHeart Podcast Awards Announces Presenters

March 6, 2025 kevincarter iHeart Podcast Awards

• The 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards Live at SXSW are happening next Monday, March 10, live from ACL Live at The

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Bay Area Sports Collective: It’s Up, It’s Good

March 5, 2025 kevincarter Bay Area Sports Collective, KNBR

• Three longtime Bay Area Sports broadcasters — KNBR/San Francisco veterans Tom Tolbert, Paul McCaffrey, and John Lund have teamed

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Westwood Swapping Out Dan With Vince

March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 kevincarter Westwood One, WMAL

• Westwood One has found its replacement for conservative talk host Dan Bongino, who was recently named Deputy Director of

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Carhart Named CFO Of LiveOne, PodcastOne

February 26, 2025 kevincarter LiveOne, PodcastOne

• LiveOne, an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced Ryan Carhart‘s promotion to Chief Financial Officer of LiveOne,

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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2025 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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Music Has The Power To Heal

January 8, 2025January 7, 2025 kevincarter Buzz Knight, Premiere Networks

• Premiere Networks and veteran programmer and consultant Buzz Knight announced a partnership that will bring the popular podcast Music

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

• We are having a serious ’80s flashback… Madonna leads the field of nominees for the 2026 MTV Video Music

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
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Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
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Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

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