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Woodward Bulking Up In Springfield

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 kevincarter Woodward Communications

• Woodward Communications, Inc. (WCI) is seriously increasing its fairly fresh footprint the Springfield, IL market with the pending acquisition

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

DVMG Phoenix Sold To Mike Cutchall

November 11, 2024November 11, 2024 kevincarter Zelus eSports

• In early August we first reported that Desert Valley Media Group was selling its Phoenix radio stations — Rhythmic

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Cumulus & TuneIn Keep On Keepin’ On

October 29, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, TuneIn

• Cumulus Media and TuneIn announced that they have renewed and expanded their existing content partnership. Under the terms of

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WGN Extends Manfredini Past 30-Year Mark

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced a contract extension with Lou Manfredini, the station’s resident do-it-yourself expert and mainstay for nearly 30

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Concord Acquires Daddy Yankee Catalog

October 18, 2024October 20, 2024 kevincarter Concord, Daddy Yankee

• Concord announced that it has concluded the purchase of key elements of the music publishing and master recording catalog

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Carolla Completes Newman Collection

October 10, 2024 kevincarter Adam Carolla, John Clay Wolfe

• Comedian, podcast host and serious car enthusiast Adam Carolla and GIVE ME THE VIN™ founder/national radio host John Clay

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FSR Re-Ups ‘Two Pros & Cup Of Joe’

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 kevincarter FOX Sports Radio, Premiere Networks

• FOX Sports Radio (FSR), a division of Premiere Sports Network announced a renewed long-term agreement with Two Pros and

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UMGN & Mosley Music Sign Colt Graves

October 2, 2024 kevincarter Mosley Music, UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville and Timbaland’s Mosley Music announce singer-songwriter Colt Graves as the inaugural artist signed under their newly created

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USRN, Key Networks Announce Key United

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 kevincarter Key Networks, Key United, USRN

• United Stations Radio Networks (USRN) and Key Networks are excited to announce the unification of their sales forces into

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Jonas Lands Julia Michaels Catalog, Recordings

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 kevincarter Jonas Group Entertainment

• Nashville-based Jonas Group Publishing and Jonas Catalog Holdings I, LLC, have acquired a vast catalog of copyrights and recordings

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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
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Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

• RAMP has learned of additional employees leaving iHeartMedia during the company’s most recent RIF: • Los Angeles: Probably the most

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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

• SonicTrek.ai, a groundbreaking AI syndication company, proudly announces its launch today, introducing a new era of hyper-localized, 24/7, AI-infused

Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
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World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

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McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee
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McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) and the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), have named

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
AC BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
Kyle Matthews Changing States
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Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kyle Matthews Changing States

LABEL LOVE

Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN 

‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26
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LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26

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VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire
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VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For WCM’s Wiltshire
World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on World Anxiously Awaits Taylor Doc & Film

PROGRAMMING

McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McNally Named MIW NABLF LAUNCH Mentee
Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
AC BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Yes, More iHeartMedia Departures
Kyle Matthews Changing States
COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kyle Matthews Changing States

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kyle Matthews Changing States
BIN News Now Available To All
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BIN News Now Available To All

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BIN News Now Available To All
Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1
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Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cleveland Rocks With SportsRadio 99.1
Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Drives The Sports Animal Home

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