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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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Remembering Barry Richards
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Remembering Barry Richards

August 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Richards

• We were shocked and saddened over the weekend to learn that legendary radio/TV personality, and music promoter Barry “The

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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

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

• iHeartMedia’s KVET (AM 1300 The Zone)/Austin, the radio flagship for University of Texas Athletics, announced the expansion of The

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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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

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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
HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey
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HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

August 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Enhanced With Ames & Ramsey

PROGRAMMING

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

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC
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Bob’s Back To WPOC, Adds WMZQ/DC

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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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