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Introducing ROC Nation Distribution

August 15, 2024 kevincarter Roc Nation

• Roc Nation announces the merger of its Roc Nation Label and Equity Distribution (EQ) divisions to form ROC Nation

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WCBS-AM/New York The New Home Of ESPN

August 12, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, Good Karma Brands, WCBS-AM

• Audacy and Good Karma Brands (GKB) have entered into an LMA, effective August 26. As part of the LMA,

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BJ & Jamie & Alice Renew Vows

August 7, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, KALC

• Audacy announced a multiyear contract extension with morning hosts BJ Harris and Jamie White, co-hosts of the top-rated BJ

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WEEI & Patriots Mark 30th Anniversary

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WEEI

• Audacy and the New England Patriots announced a multi-year extension to their broadcast partnership. The agreement includes the continuation

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Desert Valley Media Group Sold To Zelus, LLC

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024 kevincarter Desert Valley Media Group, KKFR, KMVA, KOAI

• Desert Valley Media Group announced the sale of its Phoenix radio group — Rhythmic KKFR (Power 98.3), Hot AC

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Bottalico & The Fanatic Ink Best Deal Ever

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WPEN

• Ricky Bottalico has signed a sweet new multiyear contract extension to continue as co-host of The Best Show Ever

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Kush Connection Cleared For Launch

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 kevincarter Kush Connection, Patty Steele, Steve Kingston

• Last year radio vets Steve Kingston and wife Patty Steele announced their intention to open a cannabis dispensary in

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Connoisseur Sells Frederick To Local Daily Media

July 24, 2024 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Local Daily Media

• Connoisseur Media announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Frederick, MD radio stations — WFRE (99.9 Free

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WCM Teams Up With Analog Metaverse

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024 kevincarter Analog Metaverse, Warner Chappell Music

• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) announced its new partnership with Analog Metaverse, a boutique rights management company and music publisher,

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SXM Extends ‘Mad Dog’ Russo

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Radio Hall of Famer Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo has signed a new three-year deal to remain the face and

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Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paramount & WMG Making Movies

• Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group (WMG) have announced a multi-year, first-look deal. The companies will partner on theatrical

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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

• MapQuest, the trusted navigation platform used by tens of millions of people each month, and iHeartRadio announced a new

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
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Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
Mothership Beams Up To Concord
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Mothership Beams Up To Concord

April 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mothership Beams Up To Concord
SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads
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SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

April 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SXM Media To Rep YouTube Audio Ads

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Adams The New Host Of APM’s Marketplace
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Adams The New Host Of APM’s Marketplace

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Adams The New Host Of APM’s Marketplace

• American Public Media’s Marketplace, the most widely consumed business and economic news program in the country — in radio

The Wolf Wakes Up With Ellen & Aaron
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The Wolf Wakes Up With Ellen & Aaron

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Paramount & WMG Making Movies
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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

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Paramount & WMG Making Movies

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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
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Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Az Cohen & Believe Launch AZTEC
Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
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Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America

May 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ahrens Now Running Kobalt Latin America
Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion
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Macky Joins Quartz Hill As SVP/Promotion

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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
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Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin

May 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Welcomes Leighanna Martin
WMG Makes TIME100 List
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WMG Makes TIME100 List

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Makes TIME100 List

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Adams The New Host Of APM’s Marketplace
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Adams The New Host Of APM’s Marketplace

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The Wolf Wakes Up With Ellen & Aaron
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The Wolf Wakes Up With Ellen & Aaron

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Beasley Detroit Teams Up With MBBA
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Beasley Detroit Teams Up With MBBA

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Detroit Teams Up With MBBA
Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
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Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez

May 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: UB Rodriguez
LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup
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LA’s Fan Reveals On-Air Lineup

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Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor
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Urban One Welcomes Joy Taylor

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