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NRG Sells Wisconsin Assets To Midwest

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Midwest Communications, NRG Media

• A contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC, as WRIG, Inc., an affiliate

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Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026March 18, 2026 kevincarter HEY NOW Records

• Veteran talent manager Clint Higham, former longtime Warner Music Nashville Chairman John Esposito, Big Machine Records EVP/GM Kris Lamb

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Revolution Arrives Ready To Rumba

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WZRM

• The New England Revolution and iHeartMedia Boston announced a new media partnership that names Spanish Contemporary WZRM (Rumba 97.7)

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Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Concord, Ninja Tune

• Concord has acquired indie, UK-based Ninja Tune Records. The move vastly increases Concord Label Group’s UK and European footprint

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iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 kevincarter Global Gaming League, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia recently announced a new production, marketing and distribution deal with the Global Gaming League (GGL), marking a major

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Connoisseur Spins Off Four Stations

February 27, 2026 kevincarter Connoisseur Media

• The sale is now closed — Connoisseur Media has officially sold Country KLQL-FM and Classic Hits KQAD-AM/Luverne, MN to

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KSBR License Donated To CSUN & KCSN

February 26, 2026February 27, 2026 kevincarter The SoCal Sound

• After a nearly decade-long partnership, officials at Saddleback College in scenic Mission Viejo, CA have agreed to donate the

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WRNR Now Reaches More Beaches

February 24, 2026February 25, 2026 kevincarter WRNR

• Cortona Media’s legendary rocker WRNR (WYRE-AM 810 / W228ER)/Annapolis, MD, which returned to the FM airwaves last July on

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Virgin Music Completes Downtown Acquisition

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 kevincarter Downtown Music, Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group (VMG) announced the completion of its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings LLC. It was concurrently announced

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Detroit’s Ticket & Lions Mutually Extend

February 18, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, WXYT

• Audacy Sports-Talk WXYT (97.1 The Ticket)/Detroit has inked a multi-year extension of its broadcast partnership with the Detroit Lions,

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Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star
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Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

• Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club, has been selected to receive a star on the

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
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Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

July 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Transition Time At Salem Surround
Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
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Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star
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Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

• Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club, has been selected to receive a star on the

BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
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BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
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Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’

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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
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Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
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Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
Promo Motion At Beggars Group
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Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group
Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

PROGRAMMING

BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
ACTIVE ROCK AWARDS CLASSIC ROCK EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO URBAN URBAN AC 

BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
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Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
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Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
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Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
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NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes West Coast Moves

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