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Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026June 2, 2026 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the lineup for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, the annual concert event taking

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced the launch of TikTok Radio from iHeart, featuring the biggest music hits on the radio

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Brace For Black Box Brand Bursts

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Black Box Group

• Black Box Group (BBG), the modern-scaled strategy shop led by veteran programmer, talent coach and strategist Keith Cunningham, announced

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All Rise For Your Chief Judge

November 23, 2025 kevincarter Radio Mercury Awards

• The Radio Mercury Awards is pleased to announce Danny Gonzalez, co-Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder of Bandits & Friends,

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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced a groundbreaking, multi-platform partnership that will bring TikTok creators into iHeart’s ecosystem. This collaboration includes

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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter ACM, ACM Awards, ACM Lifting Lives

• The Academy of Country Music® announces new hires across two departments — Lauren Burchett joins as Head of Partnerships

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Meet CBI’s Student Prod. Awards Finalists!

September 4, 2025 kevincarter College Broadcasters

• College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) is pleased to announce the national finalists in the 2025 CBI National Student Production Awards.

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Rizzo & Jeff In The Wiener’s Circle

August 29, 2025August 31, 2025 kevincarter Rizzo and Jeff

• It’s been a minute since we last heard from our pals Rizzo & Jeff, morning duo on Saga Classic

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Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWWW

• It’s free-cake-in-the-break-room day at Cumulus Ann Arbor, with the big announcement of three staff promotions at WWWW (W4 Country):

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A Toast, To Jack Daniel
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel

• Beasley Media Group announced that Charlotte radio royalty Jack Daniel, PD/midday personality at Classic Hits WKQC (K104.7), will retire

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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

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
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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Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs
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Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs

September 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs

• Marker Broadcasting Palm Springs announced that Chase Martinez has been elevated to the dual role of PD/MD for Rhythmic

Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
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Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

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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

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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
WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
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WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing
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WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

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Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs
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Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs

September 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs
Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
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Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Clock Ticking For Q107.5/Memphis
A Toast, To Jack Daniel
BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

A Toast, To Jack Daniel

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast, To Jack Daniel
Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
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Hannity Hits The Big 2-5

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannity Hits The Big 2-5
KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

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