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iHeart & SiriusXM Talking Merger?

April 24, 2026April 27, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, SiriusXM

• UPDATED: Bloomberg News was first to report that iHeartMedia and SiriusXM have held preliminary talks to discuss a possible

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Rosenberg Reclaims His Shade Spot

April 23, 2026 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Renowned New York City radio personality Peter Rosenberg has resurrected his acclaimed late-night series, Real Late with Peter Rosenberg

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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Gene "Bean" Baxter, SiriusXM

• A genteel tip of our tea cup to Gene “Bean” Baxter, former longtime co-host of the legendary Kevin &

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Former SXM Exec Killed In Avalanche

February 19, 2026 kevincarter SiriusXM

• We were saddened to learn that former SiriusXM executive Kate Vitt, 43, is among the eight people who tragically

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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025December 19, 2025 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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SXM Taps Coughlin As New CFO

November 18, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Sirius XM Holdings Inc. has appointed Zac Coughlin as its next Chief Financial Officer, effective Jan. 1. Coughlin will

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Howard’s Back… But For How Long?

September 8, 2025September 9, 2025 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• After keeping America in suspense for an extra week in making his highly anticipated announcement, Howard Stern proved that

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Howard Delays His Big Announcement

September 2, 2025September 2, 2025 kevincarter Howard Stern

• Tuesday, Sept. 2 was supposed to be the day when Howard Stern would return from his summer hiatus and

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Howard Stern Set To Speak, Sept. 2

August 13, 2025August 17, 2025 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• Several weeks ago, a large segment of the entertainment media — excluding RAMP — bit down hard on an

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Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows

June 4, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• SiriusXM has signed a multi-year agreement with veteran media personality and New York Times bestselling author Stephen A. Smith

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Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
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Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

• Urban One has entered into an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, LLC, including its flagship radio stations —

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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

• Cumulus Media is accelerating its commitment to data-driven sales by partnering with The Media Audit and TOMA.Solutions. The move

Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

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Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
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Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

• In a major expansion of its news footprint, Red Apple Media Owner & CEO John Catsimatidis announced the launch

Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox
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Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Conquers PM Drive On Norfolk’s Fox

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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

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WMG Makes TIME100 List
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WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List
UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake
Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
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Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe

April 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Maxwell To Head U.S. Ops For Believe
BMG & Concord Announce Merger
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BMG & Concord Announce Merger

April 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG & Concord Announce Merger
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord

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Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
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Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network
Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
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Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth
Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
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Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whitten Named PD, Indie 102.3/Denver
Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust
Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
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Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Curtis Expands Via Capitol Broadcasting
DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP
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DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on DMR/Interactive Elevates Bannon To EVP

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