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Novosad Never Leaving

April 27, 2017May 8, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Thirty-two years at Cumulus Top 40 KSMB/Lafayette, LA is just an appetizer for Bobby Novosad, as the company announced it

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ACTIVE ROCK PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Cumulus, Madden Renew Vows

April 25, 2017May 3, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media has inked a contract extension with Derek Madden to remain at the PD controls of Active Rock KXXR

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UMG/Prince Deal Unraveling?

April 17, 2017April 25, 2017 kevincarter

When Universal Music Group announced in February that it had completed a recorded-music deal with the estate of Prince Rogers

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TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Reno Ready To Discover NV89

April 13, 2017April 23, 2017 kevincarter

We cleverly teased this news in yesterday’s RAMP, and today, it’s official — at midnight last night, Nevada Public Radio

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Cumulus & SBS Warned Of Delisting

April 11, 2017April 20, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, Inc., Spanish Broadcasting System

Cumulus Media and Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) are both staring down the possibility of their stocks being delisted — Cumulus

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CLASSIC ROCK MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Lovely Rita Renewed

April 11, 2017April 20, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

Entercom Classic Rock KSWD (100.3 The Sound)/Los Angeles announced a multi-year agreement with legendary L.A. Rock Radio Goddess Rita Wilde.

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Fresno Homecoming & Renewal

April 10, 2017April 18, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

•  iHeartMedia Fresno shared several pieces of good news, the first of which is that Monisha “Mo” Mann has been

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Spotify, UMG Renew Vows

April 5, 2017April 15, 2017 kevincarter

Spotify and Universal Music Group have inked a new, multi-year global license agreement, which will, according to the dramatically written

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Seattle Enjoys Extended Bender

March 30, 2017April 13, 2017 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

iHeartMedia Seattle has renewed and extended its agreement with a man known simply as Bender to continue as co-host of

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Katy Perry Gets Her Convent

March 29, 2017April 11, 2017 kevincarter

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge recently sided with Katy Perry in her two-year fight to buy a former Los

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BREAKING NEWS

Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
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Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

• Atlantic Music Group (AMG) announced that longtime Atlantic leader Kevin Weaver has been named to the newly created role

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Burgess-Related Executive Action
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE 

Burgess-Related Executive Action

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess-Related Executive Action

• Music industry veterans Dr. Richard James Burgess, MBE, and Ace Burgess this week announced the launch of AudioNumber and

Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
Stratus Now Available Everywhere
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Stratus Now Available Everywhere

January 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stratus Now Available Everywhere
MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC SALES STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

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LATEST POSTS

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
CLASSIC HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver

• KSE Radio Denver announced that after more than 30 years as a respected voice in the broadcast industry —

Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

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Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
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Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
AWARDS CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer

PROGRAMMING

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
CLASSIC HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue
Family First For Scott Jameson
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Family First For Scott Jameson

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Family First For Scott Jameson
Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

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