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iHeartPodcast Awards Return Via SXSW

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 kevincarter iHeartPodcast Awards

• iHeartMedia has joined forces with South by Southwest (SXSW) to announce the return of the iHeartPodcast Awards, which will

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Where The Bucks Don’t Ever Stop

January 8, 2024 kevincarter Good Karma Brands

• The NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee-based Good Karma Brands are introducing Bucks+ Audio, described as “a groundbreaking audio broadcast

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Collin Jones Named Pres., Westwood One

December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media has appointed Collin Jones as President of Westwood One, effective January 1, 2024. He will succeed Suzanne

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Campbell Joins NPR As SVP/Podcasting

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 kevincarter NPR

• Collin Campbell is joining NPR as Senior Vice President of Podcasting Strategy and Franchise Development. The announcement was made

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EMF Executive Action

November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 kevincarter EMF

• Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent organization of Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, has appointed three professionals to

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iHeartMedia & Global Ink Podcast Partnership

November 15, 2023 kevincarter iHeart Podcast Network

• Global, the UK’s largest Radio and Outdoor media company, has signed an exclusive platform distribution and ad sales deal

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Knight & Premiere Takin’ A Walk

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 kevincarter iHeart Podcast Network

• Premiere Networks and veteran programmer and consultant Buzz Knight announced a partnership to bring Knight’s popular podcast, Takin’ A

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Happy 3rd, Black Effect Podcast Net

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia celebrate the third anniversary of the Black Effect Podcast Network that launched in 2020

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LABF, Benztown Launch Webinar Series

October 8, 2023 kevincarter Benztown, LABF

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) unveiled details about the newly released on-demand LABF Radio & Podcast Power

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Beasley Launches ‘Podcast Radio’ Stations

September 25, 2023September 24, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, Podcast Radio

• Beasley Media Group has partnered with Podcast Radio and KMG Networks to unveil a new podcast multiplatform radio format

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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

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

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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

• Frank Beard, the drummer of ZZ Top for nearly 60 years, has died at the age of 77. According

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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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

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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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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

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