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MLB Goes To Bat With TuneIn

March 30, 2022March 31, 2022 kevincarter TuneIn

• TuneIn, billed as the world’s leading live streaming audio service, announced a newly inked multi-year partnership agreement with Major

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Orlando Braces For Power Outage

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, SBS, WPYO

• It’s the end of the road for soon-to-be-former Cox Media Group Top 40 WPYO (Power 95.3)/Orlando, which will end

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Benztown Syndicates ‘Hey Morton’

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 kevincarter Benztown, Z90

• Benztown has officially launched Hey Morton into nationally syndication. Hey Morton is a family-friendly, comedic show based at Local

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Toronto’s Rock Launches ‘Cone’s Cave’

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 kevincarter CKGE

• Durham Radio Active Rock CKGE (94-9 The Rock)/Toronto is launching a new weekly show — Cone’s Cave, hosted by

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First Round Of GRAMMY Performers Announced

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced the first slate of artists to perform at this year’s 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Taking

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Gemini XIII Buys Infinite Agency, Phantom Producer

March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 kevincarter Gemini XIII, Infinite Agency, Phantom Producer

• Gemini XIII, the podcasting and radio industries’ new home for premium audio content, production and marketing services, announced that

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RIAA: Recorded Music Hits $15 Billion

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter RIAA

• RIAA released new data showing continued strong growth in virtually every recorded music format, including streaming, vinyl — even

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Public Stations Give Peace A Chance

March 9, 2022 kevincarter Paragon Media Strategies

• Public radio stations across America are banding together in a show of unity to support worldwide peace by airing

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Zach Sang Relaunches On Amazon’s AMP

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 kevincarter Zach Sang

• After 10 years on terrestrial FM, most recently syndicated via Westwood One, Zach Sang has teamed up with Amazon’s

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Dutch Treat: Radio Unites For Ukraine

March 6, 2022March 7, 2022 kevincarter Pure Jingles

• Thomas Giger, Sales Director of Pure Jingles checked in on Sunday to share this amazing charitable feat for Ukraine,

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Stern Extends For Three More Years
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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

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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

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

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bill Hess Signing Off 12/31
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

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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube
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Ebro Show Transitions To YouTube

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