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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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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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BREAKING NEWS

Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
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Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

• The Academy of Country Music (ACM)® has revealed the ACM Radio Awards nominees for the 61st Academy of Country

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Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
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Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

• Focus 360 LLC has appointed Karen Henderson as Senior Vice President of Sales, bringing seasoned broadcast leadership and multi-platform

JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
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JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
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Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood
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Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood

February 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moskovits Achieves Patron Sainthood

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Condolences: Rick McNeal
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Condolences: Rick McNeal

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Rick McNeal

• Rick McNeal, former longtime morning co-host on Woodward Classic Rock WAPL/Appleton-Oshkosh, WI died Feb. 28 at 67. McNeal had

Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
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Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3

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Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
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Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

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New Executive Positions At Position Music
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New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
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Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
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Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
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SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
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Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hilary Duff: Audacy’s ’26 Leading Lady
Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026
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Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

February 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Keith Urban Appearing At CRS 2026

PROGRAMMING

Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
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Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Female Lineup Shines On Sunny 104.3
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
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JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
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Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your 2026 ACM Radio Award Nominees!
Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
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Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Can You Fill Rob Roberts’ Large Shoes?
Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
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Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Phoenix Suddenly 37% Sunnier
KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN
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KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

February 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

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