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Acast Acquires Wonder Media Network

December 6, 2024 kevincarter Acast, Wonder Media Network

• Acast, the world’s largest podcast company, announced the acquisition of Wonder Media Network (WMN), the full-service, award-winning creative studio.

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Harger Named Morning Host, KIRO/Seattle

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024 kevincarter Bonneville, KIRO-FM

• Bonneville’s KIRO Newsradio/Seattle keeps it in the family with the announcement that News Director Charlie Harger will be the

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Audacy & Bloomberg Renew Vows

December 2, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, Bloomberg Radio, Key Networks

• Key Networks and Bloomberg Audio announced that Bloomberg Audio and Audacy have renewed their agreement to deliver Bloomberg Audio

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Stephen King’s Stations Going Dark

December 2, 2024 kevincarter Stephen King, WKIT, WZON

• Zone Corporation, the Maine-based radio company owned by author Stephen King, announced Monday that it will soon “hit 2

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K-Pop Superstar ROSÉ Signs With WCM

November 25, 2024 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a global administration deal with K-Pop superstar ROSÉ. Known as the lead vocalist

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Wanted: On-Air PD, KTTS/Springfield

November 21, 2024 kevincarter KTTS, SummitMedia

• SummitMedia’s heritage Country 94.7 KTTS/Springfield, MO has issued a nationwide APB for a new Program Director/Air Talent. As we

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WFAN Names Sims Lead Yankees’ Announcer

November 14, 2024 kevincarter WFAN

• Audacy’s WFAN/New York announces Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Dave Sims as the new lead play-by-play announcer of its flagship broadcasts

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Emerson Adds Four To WERS HOF

November 14, 2024 kevincarter WERS

• Emerson College’s legendary WERS 88.9/Boston will honor four alumni and their outstanding contributions to the radio industry with their

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Moore Named VP/Chief Sales Officer, CMG TV

November 14, 2024 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group (CMG) has named Darren Moore as VP & Chief Sales Officer for CMG Television. Moore is

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DVMG Phoenix Sold To Mike Cutchall

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 kevincarter Zelus eSports

• In early August we first reported that Desert Valley Media Group was selling its Phoenix radio stations — Rhythmic

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Stern Extends For Three More Years

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• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Caroline Ellis to Vice President, A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Ellis will report to Jackie

Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
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Stern Extends For Three More Years

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stern Extends For Three More Years
Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

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