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Connoisseur Spins Off Four Stations

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• The sale is now closed — Connoisseur Media has officially sold Country KLQL-FM and Classic Hits KQAD-AM/Luverne, MN to

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

February 26, 2026February 27, 2026 kevincarter The SoCal Sound

• After a nearly decade-long partnership, officials at Saddleback College in scenic Mission Viejo, CA have agreed to donate the

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ACTIVE ROCK ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WRNR Now Reaches More Beaches

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 kevincarter WRNR

• Cortona Media’s legendary rocker WRNR (WYRE-AM 810 / W228ER)/Annapolis, MD, which returned to the FM airwaves last July on

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Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 kevincarter Downtown Music, Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group (VMG) announced the completion of its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings LLC. It was concurrently announced

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Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, WXYT

• Audacy Sports-Talk WXYT (97.1 The Ticket)/Detroit has inked a multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with the Detroit Lions,

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026February 13, 2026 kevincarter Big Machine, HYBE America

• HYBE AMERICA announced that Scott Borchetta is departing the company. HYBE will retain assets, the distribution deal, the publishing

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Super Hi-Fi & Connoisseur Ink Partnership

January 28, 2026January 28, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Super Hi-Fi

• Super Hi-Fi this week announced a strategic partnership with Connoisseur Media that will see Connoisseur re-platform select stations nationwide

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Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, Ocean State Media, WVEI

• Ocean State Media, parent company of Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio Station, announced an agreement — pending

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Miami Legend Castronovo Inks Big New Deal

January 6, 2026January 7, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WBGG

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WBGG (Big 105.9)/Miami has signed a new long-term agreement with legendary South Florida morning host Paul

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Moving Day At Griffin Media Tulsa

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 kevincarter Griffin Media, KVOO, KXBL

• Griffin Media Tulsa is preparing for a historic call letter swap — effective Jan. 5, Country KVOO (98.5 The

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Remembering ‘Uncle Joe’ Benson
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Remembering ‘Uncle Joe’ Benson

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering ‘Uncle Joe’ Benson

• We’ve lost another Rock radio legend — “Uncle Joe” Benson, probably best known for his three decades of service

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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood
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Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood

February 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood
Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING RATINGS 

Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Great Gig, Twin Cities, [Your Name]!
Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer
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Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

February 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Zeno Media Ups Latuff To Chief Growth Officer

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Adri: New Afternoon Star In Burlington
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Adri: New Afternoon Star In Burlington

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Adri: New Afternoon Star In Burlington

• Vox AM/FM AC WEZF (Star 92.9)/Burlington, VT… with bonus service to Plattsburgh, NY and Montreal, welcomes Adri Stuhr as

Little Rock, Big Opportunity
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Little Rock, Big Opportunity

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Little Rock, Big Opportunity
Connoisseur Spins Off Four Stations
CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Spins Off Four Stations

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Spins Off Four Stations

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New Executive Positions At Position Music
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New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
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Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
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Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
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Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

PROGRAMMING

Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
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Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN
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KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN
Carni Punches His Ticket To Sactown
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Carni Punches His Ticket To Sactown

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Carni Punches His Ticket To Sactown
The Herd Gallops Into Tampa Bay
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The Herd Gallops Into Tampa Bay

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Herd Gallops Into Tampa Bay
Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

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