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Pitbull Re-Ups With BMG

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 kevincarter BMG, Pitbull

• Multi-Platinum, Grammy-award winning global hit songwriter Armando Christian Pérez, a.k.a. Pitbull, has renewed his global publishing partnership with BMG,

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John & Ken, Minus Ken = John

November 14, 2023November 15, 2023 kevincarter KFI-AM

• The end of a successful three-decade-long LA radio partnership is almost upon us, as Ken Chiampou, co-host of the

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AirKast Teams Up With Rivlin Media

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 kevincarter Airkast, Ron Rivlin Media

• AirKast is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Ron Rivlin Media. This strategic collaboration brings together two industry

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Meet Your 66th Grammy Nominees!

November 10, 2023November 12, 2023 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• SZA leads the Grammy class of 2024, garnering nine nominations, including three of the “Big Four” General Field categories

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Wertlieb Named ’24 BFOA Golden Mike Winner

November 8, 2023 kevincarter Broadcasters Foundation

• Jordan Wertlieb, EVP & COO of Hearst has been named as the 2024 recipient of the Broadcasters Foundation of

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Concord Annexes Round Hill Royalty Fund

November 2, 2023 kevincarter Concord

• Concord announced the acquisition of Round Hill’s UK-listed music fund, Round Hill Music Royalty Fund (RHM). The deal includes

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Radio.Cloud, Throwback Nation Getting Serious

October 24, 2023October 24, 2023 kevincarter Radio.Cloud, Throwback Brands

• Building on their existing relationship, syndicator Throwback Brands and cloud-native automation platform Radio.Cloud announced a long term agreement. Throwback

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Remembering Dusty Street

October 22, 2023October 23, 2023 kevincarter Dusty Street, KROQ

• We were saddened to learn that Ms. Dusty Street, one of the pioneers of rock radio as we know

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Jonathan Wier Comes Home To WKLB/Boston

October 16, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WKLB

• Beasley Media Group excitedly announces that Jonathan Wier is making his triumphant return to the morning show on WKLB

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Power 106 Pushes Northward

October 4, 2023October 4, 2023 kevincarter GeoBroadcast Solutions, Power 106

• Meruelo Media’s heritage Hip Hop outlet KPWR (Power 106)/Los Angeles will expand its revenue potential and competitive advantage as

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BREAKING NEWS

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
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Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York

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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

• Rochester Radio royalty Scott Spezzano, co-host of Spezzano & Sandy on Audacy Adult Hits WBZA (98.9 The Buzz)/Rochester announced

NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
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NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
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Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

LABEL LOVE

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
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Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
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Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
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Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
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Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
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Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rochester Ponders Radio Minus Spezzano
NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
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NPR Host Kelly Downshifting

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Host Kelly Downshifting
Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
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Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling WQCM To Family Life
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
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Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
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Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

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