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Audacy & Lepidi Renew Vows

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, B96

• Audacy announced a multiyear contract extension with radio and multi-media personality Julia Lepidi, who hosts The Julia Show on

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Charlie Walk Launches Aspen Artists

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 kevincarter Aspen Artists

• Stand by for the formal announcement, but RAMP has confirmed that veteran music industry executive Charlie Walk, best known

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NEON16 Acquires Arro Media

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 kevincarter AM16 Agency, NEON16

• Latin media firm NEON16 has acquired Latina-owned and led Arro Media, a leading music marketing and social media agency

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Iconic Acquires Cocker’s Iconic Music

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 kevincarter Iconic Artists Group, Joe Cocker

• The estate of the late, legendary Joe Cocker has entered into an agreement with Irving Azoff‘s Iconic Artists Group

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PULSE & Concord Launch PULSE Records

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 kevincarter Concord, PULSE Music Group

• PULSE Music Group and Concord have launched a new label — PULSE Records. The label is the latest vertical

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3HL Held Over At Nashville’s Zone

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WGFX

• Cumulus Sports-Talk WGFX (104.5 The Zone)/Nashville has renewed its 3HL afternoon drive team of Brent Dougherty, Dawn Davenport, and

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Audacy Tucks In With TuneIn

June 21, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, TuneIn

• Audacy will extend digital distribution of its 250+ stations and entire podcast library to TuneIn. The partnership bolsters the

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Coskun Stepping Down At Yamanair Creative

June 14, 2023 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, Yamanair Creative

• Yaman Coskun, Founder and CEO of Yamanair Creative, announced that he will be stepping down from the day-to-day management

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Done Deal: WDRQ/Detroit Sold

June 13, 2023June 14, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WDRQ

• It’s official: Christian broadcaster Family Life Radio (FLR) has announced its intent to purchase 93.1 WDRQ/Detroit from Cumulus Media

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Adams Radio Group Sale Closes

June 9, 2023June 9, 2023 kevincarter Adams Radio Group

• Adams Radio Group on Friday announced that the company’s sale to Adams Radio Acquisitions Company has closed. The newly

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CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
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CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

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• The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which has long provided funding to PBS and NPR on Friday announced that

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

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NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
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NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

• In response to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)’s announcement that it would be winding down operations due to

EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
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EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ

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KNBR’s Greg Papa Battling Cancer
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KNBR’s Greg Papa Battling Cancer

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SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
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SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Pros On The Loose
WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
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Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose

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NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
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NPR Responds To CPB Closure News

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Responds To CPB Closure News
EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
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EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on EJ Joyfully Reunited With NJ
CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
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CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CPB Forced To Wind Down Operations
Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Alek Halverson
Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
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Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cool Breeze Blows Into Norfolk
Moving The Game Pieces Around
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Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around

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