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BIA 2025 Local Ad Forecast Down 2.4%

August 13, 2025August 12, 2025 kevincarter BIA Advisory Services

• BIA Advisory Services’ revised 2025 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast projects total local advertising revenue to reach $169 billion this

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Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Audience

• Audience (formerly Aptivada), the leading engagement platform for media companies, announced the launch of Audience 2.0 — described as

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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 kevincarter CMA Awards

• The Country Music Association (CMA) will announce the nominees for The 59th Annual CMA Awards as well as the

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Townsquare & Renda Ink Digital Deal

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Renda Media, Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Renda Media, a local media company with a strong presence

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ROCK 94.9 Upped To ROCK 95.5

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBYL

• It’s moving day in scenic Williamsport, PA, as iHeartMedia relocates Active Rock ROCK 94.9 up the dial a smidge

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WRDU Freshens Its Presentation

July 31, 2025 kevincarter WRDU

• RAMP has observed that iHeartMedia Classic Rock WRDU/Raleigh has applied what amounts to a “fresh coat of paint” to

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Giants & WFAN Extend Relationship

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WFAN

• The NFL’s New York Giants and Audacy’s WFAN/New York announced an extension to their play-by-play partnership of all Giants

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Serious CMA Executive Action

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 kevincarter CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced a bunch recent promotions and new additions. The action begins with Emily Evans

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Dickey Swings For The Fences With Crull

July 29, 2025July 29, 2025 kevincarter WCNN

• Dickey Broadcasting Company is thrilled to announce the hire of veteran sports journalist and broadcaster Kelly Crull as a

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Senate & House Approve Massive Cuts To CPB

July 17, 2025July 21, 2025 kevincarter CPB, NPR, PBS

• In the wee hours of Thursday morning, the U.S. Senate approved the Trump administration’s $9 billion rescission package aimed

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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has approved its

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Denver-based Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), which owns Hot

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

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Mike OD Back in The Zone
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Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone

• Earlier this year Zelus Media Group re-launched Triple A 94.9 The Zone (KZON-HD2/K235CB) in the Phoenix market, powered by

Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan
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Court Approves Cumulus Reorganization Plan

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Kelsey Grammer: Giant Of Broadcasting
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Kelsey Grammer: Giant Of Broadcasting

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelsey Grammer: Giant Of Broadcasting

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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
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Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
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Black River Pros On The Loose

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Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
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Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

PROGRAMMING

Mike OD Back in The Zone
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Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
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Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kelly Comes Home To Bakersfield
 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
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 RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  RAB Supports Radio’s Next Generation
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
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Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar
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Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Ricci Filiar

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