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Bob & Tom & Cumulus Renew Their Vows

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 kevincarter Bob and Tom Show, Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• The BOB & TOM Show has renewed its agreement with Cumulus Media to continue to air the syndicated morning show

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Audacy Acquires WideOrbit’s Streaming Tech

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, WideOrbit

• Audacy, Inc. announced the acquisition of an exclusive, perpetual license to WideOrbit‘s digital audio streaming technology and the related

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Liberty Media Sells iHeartMedia Stake

October 19, 2021October 20, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Liberty Media

• John Malone‘s Liberty Media is exiting the terrestrial radio business, selling its entire stake in iHeartMedia. According to an

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LiveOne Acquires Gramophone Media

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 kevincarter Gramophone Media, LiveOne

• LiveOne, the owner of LiveXLive, PodcastOne, Slacker Radio, React Presents and Custom Personalization Solutions, announced that it has completed

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Blackstone, Hipgnosis Put $$ Where Music Is

October 12, 2021 kevincarter Blackstone, Hipgnosis

• Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, and Hipgnosis Song Management Ltd. (HSM) announced a new partnership, backed by

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Premiere, Steve Harvey Renew & Extend

October 12, 2021October 12, 2021 kevincarter Premiere Networks, Steve Harvey

• Premiere Networks announced a new and extended long-term agreement with Steve Harvey. Under the new agreement, the award-winning multimedia

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BMG Acquires Tina Turner’s Portfolio

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 kevincarter BMG, Tina Turner

• BMG is proud to announce it has acquired an extensive portfolio of rights from the legendary Tina Turner. Working

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iHeart & Seacrest Renew Through 2025

September 28, 2021September 29, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KIIS-FM, Ryan Seacrest

• iHeartMedia announced that it has signed a new contract extension with marquee talent Ryan Seacrest, extending him through December

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BIN & RTM Forge Partnership

September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 kevincarter

• iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network and Real Times Media (RTM), a Detroit-based multimedia holding company focused on media, marketing,

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Garabedian Sells Cape Cod To Chessare

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021 kevincarter CodComm, John Garabedian

• A contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC for the transfer of the

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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

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

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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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