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Entercom Bets On Rush Street

March 25, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, Rush Street Interactive

• Entercom and Rush Street Interactive (RSI), billed as “a market leader in online casino and sports betting in the

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Caller 12 Buys A T-Shirt

March 24, 2021March 25, 2021 kevincarter Hot Mic Clothing

• Hang onto something… RAMP just found out that some enterprising folks finally came up with a t-shirt and apparel

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Entercom Partners With Global Music Rights

March 24, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, Global Music Rights

• Entercom and Global Music Rights (GMR) announced a long-term partnership which allows Entercom to perform GMR’s catalog of hit

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BMG, KKR To Pursue Musical Acquisitions

March 24, 2021 kevincarter Bertelsmann, BMG, KKR

• BMG and global investment firm KKR have joined forces to pursue recorded music, music publishing and other music rights

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Tencent, WMG To Launch New Label

March 22, 2021 kevincarter Tencent, Warner Music Group

• Tencent Music Entertainment Group (ME), the leading online music entertainment platform in China and Warner Music announced an expanded

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Iconic Partners With Iconic Linda Ronstadt

March 22, 2021March 23, 2021 kevincarter Iconic Artists Group, Linda Ronstadt

• The legendary Linda Ronstadt has become the latest iconic rock star to sell her recorded music assets to Irving

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iHeart Cleveland Moving Back Downtown

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WAKS, WMMS

• iHeartMedia Cleveland announced plans to move their regional operations back into downtown Cleveland. The move, which includes a 10-year

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SBS Re-Ups With Nielsen

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 kevincarter Nielsen Audio, SBS

• Nielsen announced that Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) has entered into a long-term agreement for Nielsen Audio services. This multi-year

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Global Media Seeks Major Slice Of iHeart

March 16, 2021March 17, 2021 kevincarter Global Media, iHeartMedia

• The second-largest investor in iHeartMedia Inc. is seeking approval to boost its stake to nearly 50%, increasing its bet

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Entercom Pops For Podcorn

March 9, 2021March 10, 2021 kevincarter Entercom, Podcorn

• Entercom, home of premium podcast companies Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios announced the acquisition of Podcorn, the largest marketplace

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BREAKING NEWS

Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
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Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid

• Billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman‘s Pershing Square Capital Management has submitted an offer to buy Universal Music Group

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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

• Effective today, Baltimore Public Media launches a comprehensive update to WYPR‘s daily programming schedule, deepening local coverage and integrating

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
iHeart New England Handled With Care
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iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart New England Handled With Care
Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

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AWMF & Hallmark Make Their Mark
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AWMF & Hallmark Make Their Mark

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AWMF & Hallmark Make Their Mark

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) and Hallmark Media are once again partnering to present the Make

Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
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Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
NAB Hires Healey As VP/Communications
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NAB Hires Healey As VP/Communications

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Hires Healey As VP/Communications

LABEL LOVE

Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
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Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
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Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
Executive Action: Heather Luke
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: Heather Luke

April 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Heather Luke
Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
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Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

PROGRAMMING

Homecoming Weekend At WRNR
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Homecoming Weekend At WRNR

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Homecoming Weekend At WRNR
WHBY Enters Next Century Refreshed
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WHBY Enters Next Century Refreshed

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WHBY Enters Next Century Refreshed
Mr. Segura Goes To Washington
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Mr. Segura Goes To Washington

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mr. Segura Goes To Washington
Traci Lee Digs Out Her Alarm Clock
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Traci Lee Digs Out Her Alarm Clock

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Traci Lee Digs Out Her Alarm Clock
Eastern Carolina Rocks Again!
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Eastern Carolina Rocks Again!

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastern Carolina Rocks Again!
 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

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