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Despite Our Best Efforts…

June 2, 2021 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media, YEA Networks

• YEA Networks announced some sort of contract renewal with Meruelo Media for The Greg Beharrell Show. As part of

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Good Karma Makes Major Milwaukee Move

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 kevincarter Good Karma Brands, WTMJ

• Good Karma Brands is excited to announce a move to The Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. The company’s Home Office

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S-Curve Relaunches With Disney, Inks Grammer

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 kevincarter Disney Music Group, S-Curve

• S-Curve Records has relaunched in a new worldwide venture with Disney Music Group, it was announced today by S-Curve

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Troy Acquires Hit Music Research

June 1, 2021 kevincarter Troy Research

• TroyResearch LLC, the leading online-based research firm for the radio industry since 1998, announced today that it has entered

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LiveXLive To Acquire Gramophone Media

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 kevincarter Gramophone Media, LiveXLive

• LiveXLive Media, a global platform for livestream and on-demand audio, video and podcast/vodcast content in music, comedy and pop

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Tribune Papers Sold To ‘Vulture Capitalist’

May 23, 2021May 23, 2021 kevincarter Alden Global Capital, Tribune Publishing

• Shareholders of Tribune Publishing Company and its storied newspapers, including The Baltimore Sun, the New York Daily News and

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Bloomberg & iHeart In The Podcast Business

May 17, 2021 kevincarter Bloomberg Media, iHeartMedia

• Bloomberg Media and iHeartMedia announced an exclusive multiyear agreement to co-produce and distribute more than a dozen new original

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Palmieri Extended At iHeart Providence

May 14, 2021May 17, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHJY, WSNE

• iHeartMedia Providence announced that the multi-tasking Doug Palmieri has extended his deal with the company for another four years,

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Beasley & Bruins Renew Vows

May 14, 2021May 16, 2021 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Boston Bruins

• Beasley Sports-Talk WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston and the Boston Bruins have reached a new multi-year agreement extending their

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Audacy, Osiris Announce Joint Venture

May 12, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, Osiris Media

• Audacy and Osiris Media announced a joint venture to create music-themed podcasts. The partnership launches with Breaking Waves: Seattle,

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Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO
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Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

• The Academy of Country Music (ACM) announced that CEO Damon Whiteside plans to depart in June 2026 after six-and-a-half

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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

• Entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate has hired digital strategy expert Stevie Heckert as Senior Manager, Digital Marketing, and expanded

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

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

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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

• Entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate has hired digital strategy expert Stevie Heckert as Senior Manager, Digital Marketing, and expanded

Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
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Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO
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Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Whiteside Stepping Down As ACM CEO

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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

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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

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Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
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Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
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

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