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Zoellner Media Buying CMG’s Tulsa Group

May 19, 2025May 20, 2025 kevincarter Cox Media Group, Zoellner Media Group

• The newly launched Tulsa-based Zoellner Media Group announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Cox

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Radio One Buffalo Acquires WHLD-AM

May 9, 2025May 11, 2025 kevincarter Radio One Buffalo

• Buddy Shula’s Radio One Buffalo announced it will acquire 5,000-watt WHLD-AM 1270/Niagara Falls, NY (currently Conservative Talk) from Cumulus

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Connoisseur Media To Acquire Alpha Media

May 5, 2025May 7, 2025 kevincarter Alpha Media, Connoisseur Media

• Connoisseur Media and Alpha Media today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Alpha will be

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Kacey Comes Home To Lost Highway

April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 kevincarter Lost Highway

• Kacey Musgraves has signed — again — to Lost Highway Records. The 8x Grammy® Award-winning singer/songwriter was the final

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Diplo Signs With Warner Chappell Music

April 23, 2025 kevincarter Diplo, Warner Chappell Music

• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has signed a worldwide administration deal with award-winning DJ, record producer, and label executive, Diplo.

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94.7 WCSX/Detroit Is Going Blue

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WCSX, WMGC

• Beasley Media Group Detroit, in partnership with University of Michigan Athletics and Learfield’s Michigan Sports Properties, is proud to

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Chris Janson Comes Home To WMN

April 15, 2025 kevincarter Chris Janson

• Country star Chris Janson is returning to Warner Music Nashville under the umbrella of his own Harpeth 60 Records

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Scooter Braun & Jermaine Dupri Reunited

April 7, 2025April 8, 2025 kevincarter HYBE America, So So Def

• HYBE America is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with So So Def Recordings, the legendary label founded

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Braves & 680 The Fan It It For Keeps

April 4, 2025April 6, 2025 kevincarter Atlanta Braves, WCNN

• Dickey Broadcasting Company announced a monster 12-year extension of WCNN (680 The Fan)/Atlanta‘s partnership with the Atlanta Braves, continuing

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KNBR To Remain SF Giants’ Flagship

April 4, 2025April 6, 2025 kevincarter KNBR

• Cumulus Sports-Talk KNBR (104.5/680AM)/San Francisco, “The Sports Leader” has inked a multi-year extension with the San Francisco Giants to

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BREAKING NEWS

Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

• Warner Records Group announced the appointment of Jim Roppo as Vice Chairman. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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Rusty Walker Window Open
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Rusty Walker Window Open

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rusty Walker Window Open

• Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) is now accepting applications for the annual Rusty Walker Scholarship, offering one first-time attendee the

Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
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Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
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iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
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Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
Executive Action At River House
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Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House

PROGRAMMING

Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
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Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
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Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
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McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
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CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

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