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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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HOT AC MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

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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Premiere Promises More Noory

June 6, 2017June 10, 2017 kevincarter Coast to Coast AM

Premiere Networks announced an exclusive long-term agreement with George Noory to renew and extend his relationship with the company. Under

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ACTIVE ROCK MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

Preston & Steve Sticking Around @ WMMR

June 2, 2017June 10, 2017 kevincarter

Beasley Media Group and WMMR/Philadelphia morning duo Preston and Steve have collectively put pen to paper and formalized a sweet

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BREAKING NEWS

Remembering Bob Kevoian
BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION 

Remembering Bob Kevoian

April 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Kevoian

• UPDATED: It is with profound sadness that we learned of the loss of Bob Kevoian, beloved co-founder and longtime

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DIGITAL

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

• vCreative this week announced powerful new integrations with WideOrbit Aurora and to RCS’s ZettaCloud, two of the most widely

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

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Remembering Bob Kevoian
BREAKING NEWS CONDOLENCES MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION 

Remembering Bob Kevoian

April 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Kevoian

• UPDATED: It is with profound sadness that we learned of the loss of Bob Kevoian, beloved co-founder and longtime

98 Rock Presents: Abe, Ashley & Marty
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

98 Rock Presents: Abe, Ashley & Marty

April 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 98 Rock Presents: Abe, Ashley & Marty
vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

LABEL LOVE

KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
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KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose

PROGRAMMING

NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH 

Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone
Mike OD Back in The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
KNBR & Niners Mutually Extend
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

KNBR & Niners Mutually Extend

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KNBR & Niners Mutually Extend
Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

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