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Randy Michaels Buys WAKY/Louisville

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Randy Michaels, WAKY

• A contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC to transfer legendary Classic Hits

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley Spins Tampa’s Shark To EMF

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, EMF

• Beasley Media Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Classic Rock WPBB (98.7 The Shark)/Tampa, FL

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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• America’s two largest audio companies, iHeartMedia and Audacy, announced a content distribution partnership, making Audacy’s 240 radio brands and

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Magic CEO Buys Magic’s Last Station

June 28, 2025June 29, 2025 kevincarter Magic Broadcasting, WVFT

• Last week it was announced that JVC Broadcasting was acquiring four of Magic Broadcasting‘s five remaining radio stations: Top

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ACTIVE ROCK ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

JVC Digs Deeper Into Florida Sand

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 kevincarter JVC Broadcasting

• JVC Broadcasting is expanding its Florida portfolio with the pending acquisition of four radio stations from Magic Broadcasting in

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Stevens Held Over At WLS/Chicago

June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 kevincarter WLS-AM

• The powers-that-be at Cumulus announced that the proper paperwork has been signed, effectively extending the reign of popular Chicagoland

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Create Beams Up With Star Trak

June 18, 2025 kevincarter Create Music Group, Star Trak

• Create Music Group (CMG), described as “the world’s leading platform for independent music,” announced a new joint venture with

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Secretly Melds With Merge

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 kevincarter Merge Records, Secretly Group

• Secretly Group announces a new partnership with Merge Records, with Secretly Co-Founders Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Radiocraft Cleared For Launch

June 11, 2025June 10, 2025 kevincarter Gemini XIII, Radiocraft

• A powerful new syndication company has officially launched — say hello to Radiocraft, LLC, comprised of an elite team

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Three More Years For BMI’s O’Neill

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 kevincarter BMI

• The Board of Directors of BMI announced that it has extended the contract of BMI President & CEO Mike

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BREAKING NEWS

AM Radio Act Halfway Home
BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES POLITICS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home

• With Tuesday’s passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act by the House Of Representatives — and now

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DIGITAL

Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

• Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media announced the launch of Jersey Made, a new podcast hosted by our friend

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
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Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

• Beasley makes it official and announces that Classic Hits WKQC (K104.7)/Charlotte will become the new radio home of the

AM Radio Act Halfway Home
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AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home
BFOA Presents Pre-Radio HOF Media Mixer
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

BFOA Presents Pre-Radio HOF Media Mixer

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BFOA Presents Pre-Radio HOF Media Mixer

LABEL LOVE

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
AWARDS CHARITY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

PROGRAMMING

Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
AM Radio Act Halfway Home
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AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home
CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis
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Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis
Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity
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Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity
Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

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