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Erickson Extended At CMG Atlanta

February 15, 2023February 15, 2023 kevincarter 95.5 WSB

• Cox Media Group has extended the contract of popular talk host Erick Erickson for three more years on 95.5

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DJ Khaled Joins Def Jam, Will Consult UMG

February 9, 2023February 10, 2023 kevincarter Def Jam, DJ Khaled, UMG

• Today, at a press conference in his hometown of Miami, Grammy-winning superstar DJ Khaled announced an exclusive partnership with

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HYBE Acquires QC Media Holdings

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 kevincarter HYBE, HYBE America

• HYBE continues to expand its media footprint — the company’s latest acquisition is Atlanta-based QC Media Holdings, Inc., the

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Roger & JP & CMG Mutually Extend

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 kevincarter WBAB, WHPT

• Cox Media Group announced that the long-running, top-rated Roger & JP radio show, hosted by Roger Luce and JP Parise

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Bertrand Held Over At The Sports Hub

February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub

• Beasley’s WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston is excited, happy and thrilled to announce that Marc Bertrand, co-host of the

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iHeart, Hollywood Hamilton Mutually Recommit

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WKTU

• iHeartMedia announced an exclusive long-term agreement with Radio Hall of Famer Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton to renew his already long-term

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Penske Media Eldridge Acquires DCP

January 25, 2023 kevincarter Dick Clark Productions, Penske Media Corporation

• Penske Media Eldridge (PME) has acquired dick clark productions (DCP) in a major corporate expansion. As reported by IndieWire,

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Bieber Sells Catalog To Hipgnosis

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 kevincarter Hipgnosis, Justin Bieber

• Done deal: Justin Bieber has sold his music rights to Hipgnosis Songs Capital, a partnership between Hipgnosis Song Management

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WCPM Expands Into Brazil

January 24, 2023 kevincarter Warner Chappell Production Music

• Warner Chappell Production Music (WCPM) announced its expansion into Brazil with a new team based in São Paulo. This

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Brooke & Jeffrey Held Over In Seattle

January 9, 2023 kevincarter Brooke and Jeffrey, KQMV

• Hubbard Top 40 KQMV (MOViN 92.5)/Seattle announced a sweet four-year contract extension for Brooke & Jeffrey in the Morning,

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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

• Triple Tigers VP of Radio Promotion Raffaella Braun has been elevated to Co-President alongside Annie Ortmeier. Braun steps into

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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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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

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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

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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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FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
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FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

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• On June 23 RAMP first relayed the story of the FCC opening the first filing window in more than

An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
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An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

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Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez
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Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

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FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
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FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
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An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5
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c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on c89.5/Seattle Rebrands As DANCE 89.5
Jeffrey Parke Announces Retirement
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Jeffrey Parke Announces Retirement

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeffrey Parke Announces Retirement
Big Tigger On Radio Hiatus
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Big Tigger On Radio Hiatus

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Lern To Drive In Chicago
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Lern To Drive In Chicago

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

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