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SoundCloud’s ‘The Lookout’ Expands To SiriusXM

April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 kevincarter SiriusXM, SoundCloud

• One of SoundCloud’s most popular and influential playlists, The Lookout, is extending its brand — and its reach —

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SiriusXM Launches ‘Disney Hits’

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 kevincarter Disney, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM just launched “Disney Hits,” featuring your favorite Disney music from movies, television shows and more, all on one

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Howard Nearing $120 Mil Renewal?

October 6, 2020October 8, 2020 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• Bloomberg reports that Howard Stern is closing in on a mega-contract renewal with SiriusXM Holdings Inc. that would boost

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FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TOP 40 

Torres Joins Pandora As Dir./Pop Programming

August 16, 2020 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• Nice to see Melony Torres back in action, as RAMP has confirmed that she has joined SiriusXM+Pandora as Director

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio TOP 40 

Kid Kelly Exits SiriusXM

January 23, 2020January 26, 2020 kevincarter Kid Kelly, SiriusXM

• UPDATED: In a surprising turn of events, RAMP has confirmed that veteran programmer and air personality Kid Kelly has exited SiriusXM after

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Tear Joins Pandora/SiriusXM As VP

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• RAMP has confirmed that veteran programmer Alex Tear has joined Pandora and SiriusXM as VP of Music Curation & Programming. The

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Howard Goes To Hollywood

September 5, 2019 kevincarter Howard Stern, Pandora, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM and Pandora announced that the notoriously travel-adverse Howard Stern will actually fly to Los Angeles to preside over the

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Post-Pandora, SiriusXM Lays Off 60-ish

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• In the wake of SiriusXM completing its $3.5 billion acquisition of Pandora, 60 people have been let go, according

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SiriusXM Closes On Pandora Acquisition

February 1, 2019February 4, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• Sirius XM Holdings Inc. announced that it has formally closed on its acquisition of Pandora Media, Inc. With the

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Meyer To Run Combined SiriusXM/Pandora

January 29, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• Pandora stockholders today overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of Pandora Media, Inc. by SiriusXM Holdings Inc. Holders of approximately 75%

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show
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iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

May 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

• This Sunday evening, June 1 iHeartMedia will debut a new on-air format — True Crime Tonight, in collaboration with

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United Stations + yaman.AI
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United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI

• United Stations announced an exclusive national partnership with yaman.AI, the latest venture from renowned radio creative visionary Yaman Coskun.

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
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Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
Mountain Rises In Chico
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Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
NPR Never Not Innovating
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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Never Not Innovating

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iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show
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iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

May 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

• This Sunday evening, June 1 iHeartMedia will debut a new on-air format — True Crime Tonight, in collaboration with

Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
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Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
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Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
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SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
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Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
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UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

PROGRAMMING

iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show
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iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

May 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show
Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
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Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hope Springs Eternal In Texas

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years

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