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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

Kramer & Jess Held Over In Baltimore

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WWMX

• Audacy has inked a swell multiyear contract extension with Steve Kramer and Jessica Dutra, co-hosts of the Kramer &

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Blake Shelton Signs With BBR/BMG

September 23, 2024 kevincarter BBR Music Group, BMG

• BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville announces the signing of Country music superstar and Grand Ole Opry member, Blake Shelton. “Blake

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Concord + Fantasy = Concord

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 kevincarter Concord

• Concord Label Group announced that Concord Records and Fantasy Records have merged. A new logo has also been unveiled

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Rachael Gray Held Over At WHTS/Grand Rapids

September 9, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WHTS

• Cumulus has re-upped Rachael Gray, signing her to a new, long-term deal to continue to anchor The Rachael Gray

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Premiere Renews ‘John Boy & Billy’

September 5, 2024 kevincarter Premiere Networks

• Premiere Networks announced a renewed syndication agreement with The John Boy & Billy Big Show, effective immediately. The popular

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Quest Global Acquires Coleman Insights

September 5, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Coleman Insights, Quest Mindshare

• Quest Global Research Group Inc., a leader in the market research industry, is pleased to announce its acquisition of

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Alpha Media: Whatever It Takes

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KFRX

• Alpha Media Lincoln, NE announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Whatever Collective — a Lincoln-based live-events specialist team founded by

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Good Karma Brands Launches 880 ESPN NY

August 26, 2024August 28, 2024 kevincarter Good Karma Brands, WCBS-AM

• Hours after Audacy’s venerable WCBS-AM 880/New York signed off, Good Karma Brands announced the official launch of 880 ESPN

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Rothman Extended At 97.1 The Fan

August 21, 2024 kevincarter Tegna, WBNS-FM

• TEGNA Sports-Talk WBNS (97.1 The Fan)/Columbus, OH announced a multi-year extension to retain the services of Anthony Rothman, co-host

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Bob & Tom Re-Up With Westwood One

August 15, 2024 kevincarter Bob and Tom Show, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and The BOB & TOM Show announce that they have entered into a long-term renewal agreement.

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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
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

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

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RATINGS RESEARCH 

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
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
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
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

• 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

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

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
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING SYNDICATION 

LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on LA Counting Down To ALTer EGO ’26
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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

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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