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Nexstar Extends Sook Thru 3/26

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 kevincarter Nexstar Media Group

• Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s Board of Directors has extended the employment agreement of Chief Executive Officer Perry A. Sook,

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WFAN Remains A Yankees Fan

July 27, 2022 kevincarter Audacy, WFAN

• Audacy Sports-Talk WFAN 101.9/660/New York has inked a multi-year extension to its flagship broadcast and digital partnership with the

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BMI Re-Ups With C3 Presents

July 27, 2022 kevincarter BMI, C3 Presents

• BMI® (Broadcast Music, Inc.®) is proud to announce the renewal of its long-term partnership with C3 Presents, one of

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Calta & The Bone Recommit To Each Other

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WHPT

• Cox Media Group FM Talk WHPT (102.5 The Bone)/Tampa Bay announced that market icon Mike Calta has signed a

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LiveOne To Spin Off PodcastOne

July 17, 2022July 17, 2022 kevincarter LiveOne, PodcastOne

• LiveOne announced its intention to spin off its wholly owned subsidiary, PodcastOne, as a separate public company to be

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UMG Acquires Frank Zappa Estate

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 kevincarter

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced an agreement between Moon, Dweezil, Ahmet and Diva Zappa (the Zappa Trust) to acquire Frank

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Babyface Signs With Capitol Records

June 28, 2022 kevincarter Babyface, Capitol Records

• Twelve-time GRAMMY® Award winner Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds has signed with Capitol Records. The legendary singer/songwriter/producer’s first project for the

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WMG Launches 3EE ‘Supergroup’

June 22, 2022June 26, 2022 kevincarter 300, 3EE, Elektra Music Group

• Warner Music Group announced the creation of 300 Elektra Entertainment — 3EE — a new frontline label group that

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Cherry Creek/Townsquare Deal Done

June 21, 2022June 21, 2022 kevincarter Cherry Creek Media, Townsquare Media

• Cherry Creek Media’s $18.7 million sale of 34 radio stations in nine markets — Butte, Great Falls and Missoula,

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College World Series Stays In The Zone

June 16, 2022June 16, 2022 kevincarter NRG Media

• NRG Media’s KOZN-AM (1620 The Zone)/Omaha will remain the flagship home for NCAA Men’s College World Series through 2026

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BREAKING NEWS

Napear Returns To Sacto Radio
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Napear Returns To Sacto Radio

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Napear Returns To Sacto Radio

• Lotus Communications Sacramento proudly announces the impending radio return of one of the most well known voices in northern

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DIGITAL

Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
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Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

• Audience (formerly Aptivada), the leading engagement platform for media companies, announced the launch of Audience 2.0 — described as

Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
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Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Upped To CRO At Triton Digital
Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
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Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

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Townsquare & Renda Ink Digital Deal
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Townsquare & Renda Ink Digital Deal

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Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength
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Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audience 1.0 Doubles In Strength

• Audience (formerly Aptivada), the leading engagement platform for media companies, announced the launch of Audience 2.0 — described as

The VerStandig Programming Dept.
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

The VerStandig Programming Dept.

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The VerStandig Programming Dept.
Napear Returns To Sacto Radio
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Napear Returns To Sacto Radio

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Napear Returns To Sacto Radio

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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
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CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Award Nominations Coming 9/8
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
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Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bass, Bouab & Gaba Elevated At AMG
MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R
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MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Inks Galluzzi As VP/A&R
Executive Action At 10K Projects & AMG
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Executive Action At 10K Projects & AMG

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At 10K Projects & AMG
SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia
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SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia

August 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For BMLG’s Flammia

PROGRAMMING

The VerStandig Programming Dept.
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The VerStandig Programming Dept.

August 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The VerStandig Programming Dept.
Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
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Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
Townsquare & Renda Ink Digital Deal
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Townsquare & Renda Ink Digital Deal

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare & Renda Ink Digital Deal
Buchholz Named Political Editor, WBBM/Chicago
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Buchholz Named Political Editor, WBBM/Chicago

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Buchholz Named Political Editor, WBBM/Chicago
OKC Gets Mad In The Morning
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OKC Gets Mad In The Morning

August 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on OKC Gets Mad In The Morning

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