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Big Machine & Blac Noize! Join Forces

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, Blac Noize!

• Leading independent companies Big Machine Label Group and Blac Noize! announced a partnership that expands each of their creative

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Diddy Launches Love Records

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 kevincarter Love Records, Motown Records

• Sean “Diddy” Combs, a.k.a. Love announced the launch of his new R&B record label Love Records and simultaneously signed

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UMG Looks Forward To Long Weeknd

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022 kevincarter Republic Records, The Weeknd, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced an expansive, long-term partnership with The Weeknd, one of the most commercially successful and

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Warshaw Offers $1.2 Billion To Buy Cumulus

April 14, 2022April 15, 2022 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Cumulus Media

• UPDATED: Reuters reports that a consortium led by Jeff Warshaw, Founder & CEO of Connoisseur Media has made an

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Czaban Extended At Milwaukee’s Game

April 14, 2022April 14, 2022 kevincarter Steve Czaban, WRNW

• iHeartMedia Sports-Talk WRNW (97.3 The Game)/Milwaukee announced a multi-year contract extension for morning personality Steve Czaban. Czaban, a longtime

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It’s Now Or Never: UMPG Administers Elvis

April 12, 2022April 13, 2022 kevincarter Universal Music Publishing

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), the owner of Elvis Presley Enterprises, announced an exclusive

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Republic Relaunches Mercury Records

April 11, 2022April 12, 2022 kevincarter Mercury Records, Republic Records

• Republic Records proudly announces the next generation of Mercury Records. The famed label, originally founded by Irving Green in

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BMG Extends With Harrison Estate, Dark Horse

April 7, 2022April 7, 2022 kevincarter

• BMG has entered into a global publishing agreement with the George Harrison Estate to administer the Harrisongs catalog, which

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Forum, Thy Name Is Kia

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 kevincarter The Forum

• Southern California-based automaker Kia America and the legendary live music and entertainment complex The Forum — formerly The Great

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WXTU & Michalik Mutually Recommit

April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WXTU

• Nicole Michalik has put pen to several sheets of official-looking paper, thus, signing a multiyear renewal deal to continue

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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

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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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