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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Bob & Tom Re-Up With Westwood One

August 15, 2024 kevincarter Bob and Tom Show, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and The BOB & TOM Show announce that they have entered into a long-term renewal agreement.

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SALES TRANSACTIONS 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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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Condolences: Rocky Allen
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Condolences: Rocky Allen

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Rocky Allen

• We keep losing legends…. this time it’s Rocky Allen, best known as the former longtime afternoon talent on WPLJ/New

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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

• Amplified Voices, the streaming, podcast, and digital media platform powered by Superadio Networks and American Urban Radio Networks (AURN),

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

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Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol

• Beasley’s WSOC (Country 103.7)/Charlotte didn’t have to look very far to replace retiring morning hosts Rob Tanner, Catherine Lane

Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
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Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

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Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
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Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

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Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
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10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

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Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
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Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

PROGRAMMING

Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
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Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN 

Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh
The Fort Wayne Programming Dept.
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Fort Wayne Programming Dept.

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Fort Wayne Programming Dept.
MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship
Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

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