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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 kevincarter iHeartRadio, Mapquest

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

May 6, 2026May 7, 2026 kevincarter 97.1 The Fan

• As the clock ticks down to the May 11 launch of Audacy’s 97.1 The Fan, the first-ever FM All-Sports

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Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Radio One, Urban One

• In an expansion of its cross-platform audio strategy, radio veteran Joy Taylor is joining Urban One to launch The

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Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Kobalt

• Kobalt, the world’s leading independent music publisher, has promoted Leslie Ahrens to Managing Director and Executive Vice President, Creative,

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Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Quartz Hill Music Group

• Veteran Country radio and record pro Bill Macky has joined Quartz Hill Music Group (QHMG) as SVP of Promotion

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Red Apple Launches Worldwide News Network

May 4, 2026May 3, 2026 kevincarter Red Apple Media, WABC

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

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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Riser House

• Riser House continues to expand its team with the addition of Leighanna Martin as Manager, A&R + Publishing. Martin

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

May 1, 2026May 4, 2026 kevincarter Service Broadcasting, Urban One

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

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Courier, Truth Join Milwaukee Black Media Trust

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Milwaukee Black Media Trust

• The Milwaukee Courier and WGKB (101.7 The Truth/W269DL)/Milwaukee are now united under the Milwaukee Black Media Trust, a new

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UMG Selling Half Of Its Spotify Stake

April 29, 2026April 30, 2026 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced Wednesday it would sell off half of its equity stake in Spotify and double

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Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
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Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

• iHeartMedia has tapped 14-year company veteran Ben Marcotte as Program Director of Active Rock KIOZ (Rock 105.3 FM) and

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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

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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

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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

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists — part of Believe, the Paris-based global artist development company

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
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SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

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Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
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Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

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

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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

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

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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

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SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
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SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
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Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

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Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
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Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

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Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
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Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

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Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
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Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Actually Utilizing GREG FM 24/7 Content
Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign
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Rick Thomas’ Hawaiian Reimagination Campaign

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