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More Mercedes For Vegas

January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

KMXB (Mix 94.1)/Las Vegas announced a multiyear contract extension with Mercedes Martinez and JC Fernandez, hosts of the station’s long-running

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Sleeping In Delayed For Three Years

January 8, 2018January 8, 2018 kevincarter Cox, Cox Media Group

• The Miguel & Holly Show has been re-upped for three more years on Cox Media Group Top 40 WPOI

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Felger Staying Put @ The Sports Hub

January 2, 2018 kevincarter

• Mike Felger, co-host of the Felger and Mazz afternoon show on Beasley’s recently acquired WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston, has

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Axelsen Re-upped @ ALT105.3/San Francisco

January 2, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom just announced that Aaron Axelsen will remain in his longtime role as Assistant Program Director and Music Director

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Now Entering San Diego: TEGNA

January 1, 2018 kevincarter Inc., Tegna

• It’s the end of a 55-year era — and the beginning of a new one — in San Diego,

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Facebook, UMG Ink Global Licensing Deal

December 21, 2017December 26, 2017 kevincarter

• Facebook and Universal Music Group (UMG) just announced what was termed “an unprecedented global, multi-year agreement under which UMG

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Cumulus Speaks To Alexa

December 15, 2017December 14, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

• Cumulus Media has partnered with XAPPmedia to launch Amazon Alexa skills for its 300 local radio stations, its Westwood

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Non-Stop Flight To Write-Off Island

December 15, 2017December 14, 2017 kevincarter

• In what may be the single largest group of broadcasters to ever join forces to buy one radio station

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Done Deal: Shazam ‘Shazam’ed’ By Apple

December 8, 2017December 12, 2017 kevincarter

UPDATED: It’s official: Apple is buying the music recognition service Shazam. In a statement sent to Variety, Apple said, “We

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Parr & Reach Reach Deal

December 8, 2017December 7, 2017 kevincarter REACH Media

• Reach Media yesterday announced it has locked in a multi-year agreement with Russ Parr to continue hosting The Russ

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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11
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Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from the Chapter 11 reorganization

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Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
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Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

• Chris Jones has joined Cox Media Group Atlanta as General Sales Manager for News-Talk 95.5 WSB, Hot AC WSB-FM

Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

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Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
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Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club

• York Professional Baseball Club (YPB), operators of the York Revolution baseball team, and Forever Media have reached an agreement

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11
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Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11
Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
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Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

LABEL LOVE

UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
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UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
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Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons

PROGRAMMING

Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
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Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
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Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
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Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

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