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UMG Launches Mercury Studios

December 4, 2020 kevincarter Mercury Studios, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the formation of Mercury Studios — described as a “new multi-faceted content studio established

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Good Karma For White Sox

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 kevincarter Good Karma Brands, WMVP-AM

• ESPN Chicago and the Chicago White Sox jointly announced a multiyear agreement naming Good Karma Brands’ WMVP-AM (ESPN 1000)/Chicago

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Spotify Acquires Megaphone

November 10, 2020 kevincarter Megaphone, Spotify

• Spotify Technology S.A. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire podcast advertising and publishing platform Megaphone. The acquisition

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Harms & Stapleford Now Streaming

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 kevincarter Amazon Music, Pandora

• UPDATED: Big news for a couple prominent Alternative veterans: 1) Andrew Harms who recently resigned as APD/MD and afternoon

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TikTok, Sony Music Announce Deal

November 2, 2020 kevincarter Sony Music Entertainment, TikTok

• Wildly popular short-form video app TikTok announced a new agreement with Sony Music Entertainment (SME) to make songs from

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Nexstar Digital & Nexstar Broadcasting Merging

October 22, 2020October 23, 2020 kevincarter Nexstar Media Group

• Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that, effective November 1, 2020 it will combine its two primary operating subsidiaries, merging

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Soundtrack, Warner Music Renew Vows

October 13, 2020 kevincarter Soundtrack Your Brand, Warner Music Group

• Soundtrack Your Brand, billed as “the world’s fastest growing business-to business (B2B) music streaming service,” has renewed its global

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Temporary Reprieve For oWOW.radio

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 kevincarter COVID-19, oWow

• Last week Cleveland radio icon John Gorman and staff announced that, due to the devastating economic effect of the

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iHeart, Charlamagne Launch Podcast Network

September 9, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club have joined forces to launch The Black

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Network Needs? The Choice Is Clear

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 kevincarter Clear Media Network

• Longtime Dallas-based radio pros Gary Spurgeon and Mark McCray have teamed up to launch Clear Media Network®, a 24/7

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BREAKING NEWS

WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song
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WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song

• On Dec. 17, WMMR/Philadelphia will pay tribute to the man who was part of the station’s very fabric  for

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WMG Seeks Stability With AI
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WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI

• Warner Music Group and Stability AI announced a collaborative effort to advance the use of responsible AI in music

MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns
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MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Digital Sales Mentorship Returns
Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
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Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

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Shannon Brand Manager — Again — At WNCY
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Shannon Brand Manager — Again — At WNCY

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shannon Brand Manager — Again — At WNCY

• As initially reported by Country Aircheck and confirmed by RAMP, Midwest Communications’ Country WNCY (Y100)/Appleton-Green Bay, WI keeps it

WMG Seeks Stability With AI
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WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI
WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song
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WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMMR Celebrates Pierre Robert Through Song

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WMG Seeks Stability With AI
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WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI
Remembering Todd Snider
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Remembering Todd Snider

November 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Todd Snider
Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
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Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
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Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades
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BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades

PROGRAMMING

Shannon Brand Manager — Again — At WNCY
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Shannon Brand Manager — Again — At WNCY

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shannon Brand Manager — Again — At WNCY
Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
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Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Programming Moves At Connoisseur Portland
Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
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Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Daniels Named VP/Prog., Audacy Cleveland
CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
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CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPR’s Ryan Warner Marks 20 Years
Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
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Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive

November 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin To Drive Chicago Home On The Drive
Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations
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Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations

November 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Spins Off Missouri Stations

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