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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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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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BREAKING NEWS

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

• 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

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
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

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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

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 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
ACTIVE ROCK CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

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

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Tigger On Radio Hiatus
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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