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Kobalt Goes BOOM

January 23, 2017February 15, 2017 kevincarter Cox

Independent music services company Kobalt has signed a deal with BOOM, the collaborative publishing venture launched by singer-songwriter Keith Urban,

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COUNTRY DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS 

Big Picture For Big Machine TV

January 19, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter

Big Machine Label Group is making final preparations to launch Big Machine TV — a proprietary digital video platform that gives

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LEGAL TRANSACTIONS 

McCartney’s Goal: Get Back His Songs

January 19, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter

Paul McCartney filed suit in New York against Sony/ATV and is looking to get a declaratory judgment that states he

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EXECUTIVE ACTION TRANSACTIONS 

Davis, Grimes Join RAB Board

January 18, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia

The Radio Advertising Bureau is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the RAB Board of Directors

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Extended, Staying, Not Leaving

January 18, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Classic Rock WNNX (Rock 100.5)/Atlanta has re-upped the Bailey and Southside morning show for three more years. Jason Bailey

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Eric & Kathy Extended, Staying, Not Leaving

January 18, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter

Hubbard Radio Chicago yesterday announced a multi-year contract extension of The Eric & Kathy Morning Show on WTMX (101.9fm The

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Cumulu$ Make It Rain On Exec$

January 17, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus, iHeart, iHeartMedia, Inc.

There was serious cause for celebration in the upper echelons of iHeartMedia and Cumulus, as it was revealed via separate

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FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS 

Pandora Exceeds Revenue, But Facing Layoffs

January 13, 2017February 14, 2017 kevincarter

Pandora made several interesting announcements yesterday, not the least of which was the news that the company is undertaking “operational

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LEGAL TRANSACTIONS 

ICM, Workhouse Forge Partnership

January 11, 2017February 11, 2017 kevincarter

ICM Partners, one of the world’s largest talent and literary agencies just announced a strategic partnership with Workhouse Media, a

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DIGITAL LEGAL TRANSACTIONS 

RMLC Not Having GMR ‘Misstatements’

January 11, 2017November 1, 2017 kevincarter

Just when we thought this little garden party attended by the Radio Music Licensing Committee (RMLC) and Irving Azoff‘s Global

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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

Ternus To Succeed Cook As Apple CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

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

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Smith Named VP/MM, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura

April 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Smith Named VP/MM, Cumulus Oxnard-Ventura

• Cumulus Media has appointed Bill Smith as the new VP/Market Manager for its four-station group serving Oxnard-Ventura, CA. He

Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Presslaff Named ’26 Frances Preston Trailblazer

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

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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

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
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

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