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Townsquare Picks Up Pittsfield

July 10, 2017July 11, 2017 kevincarter Inc., Townsquare

Townsquare Media, Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire six radio stations and two FM translators

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Meruelo Now In Command Of Power 106/L.A.

July 6, 2017July 11, 2017 kevincarter

It’s official — Meruelo Media is now programming and selling advertising on KPWR (Power 106)/Los Angeles, effective July 1, 2017

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Westwood One, TagStation Hook Up

June 29, 2017July 8, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Westwood One has forged an agreement with TagStation, LLC, the owner of the NextRadio app, to roll out what is

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BJ & Jamie Extended For Your Pleasure

June 29, 2017July 8, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

Entercom’s KALC (Alice 105.9)/Denver has seen fit to extend brand icons BJ and Jamie, awarding the morning duo sweet five-year

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What Is Westergren’s Exit Strategy?

June 27, 2017July 7, 2017 kevincarter

According to unconfirmed published reports, Pandora co-Founder and CEO Tim Westergren plans to step down as the streaming music company’s

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TKRN Aligns With SAG-AFTRA

June 22, 2017June 23, 2017 kevincarter Tom Kent Radio Network

The Tom Kent Radio Network, which currently has over 500 affiliates in the United States, has inked a multi-year deal

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Hall Extended In Memphis, New Fly In Ft. Myers

June 16, 2017June 17, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia, Sun Broadcast Group

• Cumulus Media has re-upped Drake Hall to a long-term contract extension to keep on hosting The Drake Hall Show

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SiriusXM Pumps $480 Mil Into Pandora

June 12, 2017June 15, 2017 kevincarter

It’s true — SiriusXM will make a $480 million strategic cash investment in digital streaming platform Pandora. Under the terms

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8-K A Day Keeps Dickey Away?

June 7, 2017June 11, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Inc.

Is Cumulus circling the wagons to prevent the possibility of a hostile takeover? By, say… oh, I don’t know… Lew

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Verizon Lurking Around Pandora?

June 6, 2017June 10, 2017 kevincarter

The New York Post is reporting that Verizon is eyeing a possible $100 million investment in Pandora Media if the

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Meet Your 2025 Giants Of Broadcasting

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2025 Giants Of Broadcasting

• The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) recognized an incredible lineup of trailblazing industry leaders for lifetime achievements during

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Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
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Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

• Mercury Records has appointed Jackson Weingart as Vice President, Marketing & Digital Strategy, as announced by Mercury Records Chairman

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

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Remembering Todd Snider
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Remembering Todd Snider

November 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Todd Snider

• One of the bright lights of Alt Country/Americana music, singer-songwriter Todd Snider has died. He was only 59. According

Meet Your 2025 Giants Of Broadcasting
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Meet Your 2025 Giants Of Broadcasting

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Connoisseur Takes Bakersfield Exit
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Connoisseur Takes Bakersfield Exit

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Remembering Todd Snider
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Remembering Todd Snider

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Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG
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Nigul Named Chief Technology Officer, WMG

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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
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Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

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BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades
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BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades

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Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
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Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

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Meet Your 2025 Giants Of Broadcasting

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Connoisseur Takes Bakersfield Exit
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Connoisseur Takes Bakersfield Exit

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Takes Bakersfield Exit
Milhaven Named Host Of ‘America At Night’
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Milhaven Named Host Of ‘America At Night’

November 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Milhaven Named Host Of ‘America At Night’
Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar
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Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar
In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
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In Maine, Blueberry Picks You

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’
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McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’

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