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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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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80
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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

• Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and

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CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
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CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

• College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) is pleased to announce the national finalists in the 2026 CBI National Student Production Awards.

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Hawaiian Homecoming For Rick Thomas
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Hawaiian Homecoming For Rick Thomas

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawaiian Homecoming For Rick Thomas

• Rick Thomas has booked a return trip to Honolulu, as he is joining Malama Media Group as Senior Vice

Muñoz Named PM Co-Host, Rumba 106.1/Philly
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Muñoz Named PM Co-Host, Rumba 106.1/Philly

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Muñoz Named PM Co-Host, Rumba 106.1/Philly
Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80
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Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly Parton Passes Away At 80

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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
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Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beuschel Upped To Co-Head, The Neal Agency
Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
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Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Widmer Joins Riser House As VP/Promotion
Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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Hawaiian Homecoming For Rick Thomas
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Hawaiian Homecoming For Rick Thomas

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hawaiian Homecoming For Rick Thomas
Muñoz Named PM Co-Host, Rumba 106.1/Philly
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Muñoz Named PM Co-Host, Rumba 106.1/Philly

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Muñoz Named PM Co-Host, Rumba 106.1/Philly
CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
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CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
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Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Atlanta Just Can’t Quit Kannon
Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
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Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like Old Times: Payton Scores For Chicago
Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports
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Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

August 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Good Karma [Re]Brands: Good Karma Sports

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