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Verizon Scores $350 Million Yahoo Coupon

February 23, 2017March 5, 2017 kevincarter

Verizon and Yahoo have revised the terms for Verizon’s acquisition of the core business Yahoo in the wake of major

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Briner Upped To GM Of Valory

February 22, 2017March 5, 2017 kevincarter

Big Machine Label Group has elevated SVP of Promotion George Briner to General Manager of The Valory Music Co. Described

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Dalian/Dick Clark Deal D.O.A.?

February 22, 2017March 5, 2017 kevincarter

It was in early November of last year when Chinese real estate and entertainment conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group shocked the

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FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS 

Wheatstone Bulks Up

February 21, 2017March 5, 2017 kevincarter

Wheatstone Corporation has acquired the assets and intellectual property of Pacific Research & Engineering (PR&E) from GatesAir of Quincy, IL

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Least Favorite Term: ‘Unskippable’

February 21, 2017March 5, 2017 kevincarter

In a gift to video consumers around the world, YouTube announced it would be phasing out those maddening 30-second unskippable

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LEGAL TELEVISION TRANSACTIONS 

‘Idol’ Return Clears Legal Hurtle

February 21, 2017March 5, 2017 kevincarter Inc.

A few weeks ago we reported the rumors that forces are at work behind the scenes to revive American Idol.

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DIGITAL FINANCIAL LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

UMG To Manage Prince Recordings

February 10, 2017February 23, 2017 kevincarter Inc.

UMG Universal Music Group (UMG) yesterday announced a multi-year agreement with the Estate of Prince Rogers Nelson and NPG Records

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Rome Remains In The Jungle

February 8, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter

Famous sports personality Jim Rome has inked a multi-year contract renewal with CBS Sports Radio, the 24/7 sports network operated

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Beasley Divests Greenville, NC

February 6, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter Inc.

• Beasley Media Group, Inc. has entered into an asset purchase agreement to sell WNCT-AM, WNCT-FM, WSFL-FM, WIKS-FM, WMGV-FM and

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New Beginning For The End

February 6, 2017February 22, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

In what could be an unprecedented move, at 12:01am this Wednesday, Entercom will flip the giant knife switch to formally

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Remembering Bob Kevoian
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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

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

• Tim Cook, who succeeded Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs 15 years ago and led the company to becoming one

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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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’
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Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

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Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer
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Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer

• Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW) proudly names Ruth Presslaff as the 2026 MIW Frances Preston Trailblazer.

KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
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Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO

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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
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KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ Feeds Its In-N-Out Urge
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
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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
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Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

PROGRAMMING

Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lindstrom Follows Her North Star Home
Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN URBAN AC 

Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX

April 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Knight Earns Programming Stripes At CMG/JAX
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
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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

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