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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026June 1, 2026 kevincarter Pershing Square Holdings, UMG

• The Board of Directors of Universal Music Group announced that it has unanimously rejected the unsolicited and non-binding proposal

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101 Music In Business With Daniels & Wilson

May 21, 2026May 20, 2026 kevincarter 101 Music, 101 Studios

• 101 Studios announced the signing of the first two artists to their new record label, Country Road Records, a

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Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 kevincarter ST Radio, WTTS

• ST Radio is thrilled beyond all reason to announce that the company has signed a long-term extension with Matt

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SXM & NASCAR Relationship Turbocharged

May 19, 2026 kevincarter NASCAR, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM and NASCAR announced a multi-year renewal of their broadcasting agreement. Racing fans throughout North America will continue to

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iHeart Hits The Beach With The BFL

May 19, 2026 kevincarter Beach Football League, iHeartRadio

• The Beach Football League (BFL), the world’s first professional tackle football league played on sand, announced a strategic partnership

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Bonneville Bay Area Sale To Connoisseur Closed

May 15, 2026May 17, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• It’s a done deal — the sale of KBLX-FM/Berkeley, KMVQ-FM & KOIT-FM/San Francisco, and KUFX-FM/San Jose, CA from Bonneville

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Buffalo Bills Circle Back To 97 Rock

May 15, 2026May 17, 2026 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WGRF

• The NFL’s Buffalo Bills are ushering in a new era of game day radio coverage, announcing a partnership with

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Connoisseur Sells S. Dakota Group To Riverfront

May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Riverfront Broadcasting

• Connoisseur Media continues its plan to refine its portfolio and strengthen its presence in priority markets with the announcement

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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Broadway Media, Townsquare Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Salt Lake City-based Broadway Media, which has seven radio

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Urban One Buying KKDA & KRNB/Dallas-Ft. Worth

May 1, 2026May 4, 2026 kevincarter Service Broadcasting, Urban One

• Urban One has entered into an agreement to acquire Service Broadcasting Group, LLC, including its flagship radio stations —

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More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia
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More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

June 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on More Layoffs Underway At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED 7/1, 9:30AM PT: • Josh Martinez exits nights on Z100/New York after five years. Martinez (left), who also

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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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Lern To Drive In Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Lern To Drive In Chicago

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lern To Drive In Chicago

• Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago announced the addition of Lauren “Lern” Elwell to the station’s on-air lineup,

Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Party All The Time In Augusta
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Party All The Time In Augusta

July 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Party All The Time In Augusta

LABEL LOVE

Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rodrigo Amplified By SoCal Sound
Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94
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Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Music Industry Icon Clive Davis Dies At 94

PROGRAMMING

Lern To Drive In Chicago
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Lern To Drive In Chicago

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lern To Drive In Chicago
Party All The Time In Augusta
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Party All The Time In Augusta

July 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Party All The Time In Augusta
Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible

July 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Sunrises: Justin Credible
Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Angi Taylor Covering PM Drive On KS95
Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning St. Louis To Hoffmann
Black Public Radio Network Launches
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Black Public Radio Network Launches

June 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Public Radio Network Launches

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