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Fuhr Makes Sure KGAY Stays Gay

August 2, 2021August 2, 2021 kevincarter KGAY

• On Christmas Day 2018, radio veteran Brad Fuhr helped launch KGAY 106.5/Palm Springs, serving California’s Coachella Valley, home to

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Tune In iHeartRadio On TuneIn

July 29, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TuneIn

• Streaming service TuneIn and iHeartMedia announced a partnership that will enable TuneIn to distribute iHeartMedia’s 850+ digital stations. TuneIn

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Warner Music Group Acquires 12Tone Music

July 20, 2021July 21, 2021 kevincarter 12Tone Music, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and 12Tone Music have entered in an arrangement where Warner Music Group will acquire the

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Emmis Shutting Off WFNI-AM/Indy

July 19, 2021 kevincarter Emmis

• Emmis Communications, which owns WFNI-AM 1070/Indianapolis (currently the HQ of ESPN affiliate The Fan), announced that it has closed

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Ackman Alters His UMG Strategy

July 19, 2021July 20, 2021 kevincarter Pershing Square Tontine, UMG

• In early June we first reported that Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. (PSTH), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC),

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

Big Jim Inks Equally Big Extension

July 13, 2021 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WCSX

• Beasley Media Group has authorized a sweet new multiyear renewal deal with Big Jim O’Brien to keep him showing

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Roblox Teams Up With Sony Music

July 6, 2021 kevincarter Roblox, Sony Music Entertainment

• Roblox, described as “a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences,” and Sony Music Entertainment (SME)

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Delilah Buys Her First Radio Station

June 29, 2021 kevincarter Delilah, Premiere Networks

• Literally… Premiere-syndicated AC superstar Delilah, who is heard by over 12 million listeners weekly on over 160 radio stations

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George Noory Extends With Premiere

June 29, 2021 kevincarter George Noory, Premiere Networks

• Premiere Networks announced an exclusive long-term agreement with George Noory to renew and extend his relationship with the company.

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Amazon Acquires Art19

June 26, 2021 kevincarter Amazon Music, Art19

• Amazon is further increasing its footprint in the podcasting space with the acquisition of Oakland, CA-based Art19, which provides

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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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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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SALES STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

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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