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Spotify, UMG Deepen Their Relationship

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 kevincarter Spotify, Universal Music Group

• Spotify and Universal Music Group announced a new, multi-year global license agreement. Under the terms of this expanded arrangement,

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Entercom Teams Up With Twitch

July 16, 2020July 15, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, Twitch

• Entercom announced a first of its kind, strategic programming partnership with interactive streaming service Twitch, which will bring live

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Roland Martin Joins iHeart’s BIN

July 14, 2020July 15, 2020 kevincarter BIN, iHeartMedia

• Journalist Roland Martin has joined iHeartMedia’s recently launched BIN: Black Information Network as a commentator. BIN is a 24/7

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LiveXLive Joins Forces With Pitbull

July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 kevincarter LiveXLive, PodcastOne

• LiveXLive Media, Inc. has entered into a multi-year revenue-share content partnership with Grammy-winning international superstar Armando Christian Perez, better

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Les Garland, Still Ridin’ Phat

June 14, 2020June 14, 2020 kevincarter Les Garland, Phat Scooters

• Phat Scooters, described as “a leader in recreational and commercial electric scooters,” has added entertainment and media visionary Les

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LiveXLive Launches Pay-Per-View Events

May 14, 2020 kevincarter LiveXLive

• LiveXLive Media, Inc. is getting into the pay-per-view (PPV) live stream performances and events space. According to the company’s

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LiveXLive To Acquire PodcastOne

May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 kevincarter LiveXLive, PodcastOne

• LiveXLive Media, Inc., announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Courtside Group, Inc., the owner

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AccuRadio Debuts ‘Dislocated’ Channels

May 3, 2020 kevincarter AccuRadio

• Back in March we told you that AccuRadio, music streaming’s only all-human-curated major music website, had invited temporarily “dislocated”

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iHeartRadio Extends Into Puerto Rico

April 23, 2020April 26, 2020 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• Uno Radio Group, the broadcast leader in Puerto Rico for more than 30 years, and iHeartMedia announced an exclusive

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Entercom Expands Partnership With Sonos

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, Radio.com, Sonos

• Entercom is expanding its strategic partnership with Sonos to integrate its RADIO.COM stations into Sonos Radio, Sonos’ new free,

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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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Tony Randall Wakes Up In Kat Country
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Tony Randall Wakes Up In Kat Country

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Tony Randall Wakes Up In Kat Country

• Cumulus Country KATM (Kat Country 103)/Stockton-Modesto, CA welcomes format veteran Tony Randall as its new afternoon drive personality, starting

Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
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Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
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

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Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
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Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
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

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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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