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Red Apple Launching Cumia Into Syndication

March 11, 2025 kevincarter WABC

• Less than a week after Red Apple’s 77WABC/New York launched The Anthony Cumia Show on Sundays from 8-10pm ET,

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Cat Country Leaves Larger Footprint

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WCTO

• Cumulus Media has expanded the reach of its popular Cat Country 96 audio brand, as it launched simulcasts of

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SiriusXM Undergoes Further Shrinkage

March 10, 2025 kevincarter SiriusXM

• AdWeek reports SiriusXM made more staff cuts on Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter. The actual

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iHeartRadio Awards Come Into Focus

March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment announced that next week’s 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards will feature performances by Bad Bunny, Billie

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KMOX/St. Louis Moves Simulcast To 104.1

March 10, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, KMOX

• Last week, during Audacy’s nationwide RIF, the company released the entire airstaff of Urban WHHL (Hot 104.1)/St. Louis ahead

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WOR Mornings, Now Mendte Fresh!

March 10, 2025March 9, 2025 kevincarter 710 WOR, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia’s venerable 710 WOR/New York makes it official with the formal announcement that veteran radio and television broadcaster Larry

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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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Create Acquires deadmau5 Catalog

March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 kevincarter Create Music Group, deadmau5

• Create Music Group (CMG) has acquired the catalogs of creative visionary, electronic music producer, deadmau5, as well as that

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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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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

• After nearly two decades of service with CBS Radio, Entercom and Audacy, Michael Martin announced he is stepping down

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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

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

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
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Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified
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Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

• Big Machine Records/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment announces four new hires as the label continues to expand its team

Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
Condolences: Joel Cash
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Condolences: Joel Cash

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Joel Cash

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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
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Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
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Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
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HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TOP 40 

iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
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Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
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Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Michael Martin Stepping Down
WQAM & Marlins Hug It Out Again
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WQAM & Marlins Hug It Out Again

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WQAM & Marlins Hug It Out Again
Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’

March 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/ATL Debuts ‘The Q Morning Crew’
Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
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Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group
CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
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Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

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