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We Got Your 2020 Grammy Info

June 25, 2019 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy™ announced the dates and deadlines for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards® as well as key Grammy

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iHeartRadio Music Fest Lineup Announced

June 4, 2019June 5, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio Music Festival

• iHeartMedia announced the lineup for the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival, which is happening Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September

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Adam Levine Leaving ‘The Voice’

May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 kevincarter The Voice

• Adam Levine, one of the original coaches on NBC’s The Voice surprised a few folks today when he announced he

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TV Redemption For Billy Bush

May 8, 2019 kevincarter Billy Bush

• Television and radio veteran Billy Bush, who lost his lucrative Today show gig in 2016 in the wake of

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Radio Disney Presents The ARDYs

April 22, 2019 kevincarter ARDYs, Radio Disney

• After six years of hosting the Radio Disney Music Awards, Radio Disney announced that the 2019 edition of its

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING TELEVISION TOP 40 

American Ninja Morning Guy

March 26, 2019March 26, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KLIF-FM

• Cumulus Media announced that Scotty K, co-host of Scotty K & Brett Mega Mornings on Cumulus Top 40 KLIF-FM (Hot

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Disney Closes On 21st Century Fox

March 19, 2019March 20, 2019 kevincarter 21st Century Fox, Disney

• Effective at 12:02am ET on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, Disney officially closes on its $71 billion acquisition of 21st

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FOX Rocks iHeartRadio Music Awards

March 15, 2019March 17, 2019 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• The 6th annual iHeartRadio Music Awards took over downtown Los Angeles last Thursday. Hosted by T-Pain, the broadcast featured performances

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Morning Radio On TV — Live & Loca

March 14, 2019 kevincarter Radio One

• Radio One Urban KBFB (97.9 The Beat)/Dallas has teamed up with local CW affiliate KDAF-TV (CW33) to launch The Beat

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T-Pain To Host iHeartRadio Music Awards

March 7, 2019March 8, 2019 kevincarter iHeartRadio Music Awards

• iHeartMedia and FOX announced that Grammy Award® winning singer and songwriter T-Pain will host the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. The

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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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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

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

• In the wake of the recent retirement of beloved radio legend Gayle Garton, who served South Florida listeners for

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

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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

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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
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
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Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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
ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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

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

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