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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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WMG Teams Up With Twitch

September 27, 2021 kevincarter Twitch, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and Twitch announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that involves launching various recording artist channels and the

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UMG’s IPO Pays Off

September 21, 2021September 22, 2021 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group’s shares were up more than a third in their stock market debut on Tuesday as investors

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Don Omar Partners With Saban

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 kevincarter Don Omar, Saban Music Group

• Don Omar, described as “the undisputed King of Reggaeton,” multiple award winner, singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, announces a

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WGR/Buffalo Re-Ups As Bills, Sabres’ Flagship

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, WGR-AM

• Audacy Sports-Talk WGR-AM (WGR 550)/Buffalo, NY has inked multiyear radio broadcast contract extensions to remain the radio flagship of

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Oak View Group & Spectra To Merge

August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 kevincarter Oak View Group, Spectra

• Oak View Group (OVG), a global venue development, advisory, and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industries,

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Audacy, Urban One Ink Content Deal

August 17, 2021August 17, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, Urban One

• Audacy announced a content distribution partnership with Urban One to bring premium live and on-demand audio content to the

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Mediabase, CMG Ink New Deal

August 16, 2021 kevincarter Cox Media Group, Mediabase

• Mediabase and Cox Media Group announced a new long-term partnership. As part of the agreement, Mediabase will provide Cox

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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
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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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Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

• After 20 years on the air, John Clay Wolfe is expanding his national reach through a new multiyear agreement

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

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

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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
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

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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

PROGRAMMING

Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
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Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

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
FRONT PAGE LEGAL MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING URBAN 

Big Tigger On Radio Hiatus

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

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