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SMP Latin Partners With NEON16 & Mottola

June 14, 2022 kevincarter Sony Music Publishing

• Sony Music Publishing Latin has formed a global partnership with entertainment and media companies NEON16 and veteran music executive

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Emmis Selling Indy Cluster To Urban One

June 13, 2022June 14, 2022 kevincarter Emmis, Urban One

• Emmis Communications announced an agreement to sell its Indianapolis radio stations to Urban One, pending FCC approval. The sale

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IGA Joins Forces With NoName

June 8, 2022June 8, 2022 kevincarter Interscope Geffen A&M

• Interscope Geffen A&M announced a partnership with NoName Recordings, the label founded by Grammy Award-winning mixing engineer Derek “MixedByAli”

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Latino Media Network Launches, Buys 18 Stations

June 3, 2022June 7, 2022 kevincarter Latino Media Network

• Latino Media Network (LMN), a new media company focused on content creation, talent incubation, and distribution across multiple platforms

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Amaturo Buys Two From Redwood

June 2, 2022June 2, 2022 kevincarter Amaturo Sonoma Media Group, Redwood Empire Stereocasters

• Amaturo Sonoma Media Group (ASMG) and Redwood Empire Stereocasters (RES) jointly announced that ASMG will acquire two RES stations

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Stan & Haney Held Over Indefinitely

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WRXK

• Beasley Media Group is pretty damned thrilled to announce that Stan & Haney, longtime afternoon drive duo on Mainstream

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Timberlake Sells Catalog To Hipgnosis

May 26, 2022May 29, 2022 kevincarter Hipgnosis, Justin Timberlake

• Justin Timberlake has joined the growing number of recording artists selling their song catalogs for huge paydays. Variety reports

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SiriusXM Acquires Conan’s Team Coco

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 kevincarter SiriusXM, Team Coco

• SiriusXM announced the acquisition of Conan O’Brien‘s Team Coco, including the critically-acclaimed hit podcast Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, and

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Hope Media/WAY Media Merger Done

May 19, 2022May 19, 2022 kevincarter Hope Media Group, Way Media

• Done deal — leadership from Hope Media Group, home of KSBJ/Houston, and WAY Media announced the official close of

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TEGNA Shareholders Approve Merger

May 17, 2022May 17, 2022 kevincarter Tegna

• TEGNA Inc. announced that at a special meeting of shareholders held earlier today, its shareholders voted to adopt the

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BREAKING NEWS

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

• RAMP has learned that Beasley Media Group is cutting budgets and downsizing personnel in several markets, including Boston, Philadelphia

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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
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MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

• MCA (Music Corporation of America) is proud to announce two key additions to its digital marketing team — Sarah

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
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

August 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Gets Ready To Rumble
Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees
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Gaga Leads ’25 MTV VMA Nominees

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Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

• RAMP has learned that Beasley Media Group is cutting budgets and downsizing personnel in several markets, including Boston, Philadelphia

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
Norfolk’s Vibe Enhanced By Charles Black
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION URBAN AC 

Norfolk’s Vibe Enhanced By Charles Black

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Norfolk’s Vibe Enhanced By Charles Black

LABEL LOVE

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Adds D’Hilly & Krause To Digital Team
Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
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Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lofai Named Pres., Warner Music APAC
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

PROGRAMMING

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing

August 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Undergoes Serious Downsizing
Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare

August 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Matty Jeff Running Country For Townsquare
Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s Shark Done In By Sports
Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Done Deal: Hoback Named MD At The Current
Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor

August 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Masur To Succeed Eanet As WGN AM Sports Anchor
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.

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