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SummitMedia, CurtCo Team Up

February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 kevincarter CurtCo Media, SummitMedia

• SummitMedia and CurtCo Media have entered into a strategic partnership that is expected to accelerate growth for both companies

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS TRANSACTIONS 

Jim Kerr Extended At Q104.3/NYC

February 22, 2021February 23, 2021 kevincarter

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock WAXQ (Q104.3)/New York announced a five-year extension for legendary morning personality Jim Kerr, which, if we

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Iconic Beach Boys Partner With Iconic Artists

February 18, 2021 kevincarter Irving Azoff, The Beach Boys

• Legendary Grammy® award-winning rock band, The Beach Boys have entered into a partnership with Irving Azoff‘s new venture, Iconic

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UMG, Big Hit Launch New Label, K-Pop Group

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 kevincarter Big Hit Entertainment, UMG

• Big Hit Entertainment, the South Korean company that brought BTS to the world, and Universal Music Group (UMG) today

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iHeartMedia To Acquire Triton Digital

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Triton Digital

• iHeartMedia announced it has entered into an agreement with The E.W. Scripps Company to acquire Triton Digital® for $230

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UMG, TikTok Expand Global Alliance

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 kevincarter TikTok, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and short-form video app TikTok announced a global agreement that delivers equitable compensation for recording

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7MM Buys, Sells, Swaps

February 5, 2021 kevincarter Seven Mountains Media

• Seven Mountains Media (7MM) just pulled off a complex, three-company, three-market acquisition, divestiture and swap involving Sound Communications and

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Warner Teams Up With BPG Music

February 4, 2021 kevincarter BPG Music, Warner Records

• Warner Records announced the launch of an innovative strategic partnership with BPG Music, founded by Gee Roberson and longtime

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Cowherd, iHeart Pump Up The Volume

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 kevincarter Colin Cowherd, iHeartMedia

• Veteran sports-talk personality Colin Cowherd has partnered with iHeartMedia to launch a new podcast network, The Volume. The agreement

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Concord Partners With Dan Auerbach

February 1, 2021 kevincarter Concord

• Concord has entered into a long-term, exclusive joint venture with Easy Eye Sound, the label founded by Grammy-nominated producer/songwriter

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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
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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
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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