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Palmieri Extended At iHeart Providence

May 14, 2021May 17, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHJY, WSNE

• iHeartMedia Providence announced that the multi-tasking Doug Palmieri has extended his deal with the company for another four years,

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Beasley & Bruins Renew Vows

May 14, 2021May 16, 2021 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Boston Bruins

• Beasley Sports-Talk WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston and the Boston Bruins have reached a new multi-year agreement extending their

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PODCASTING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy, Osiris Announce Joint Venture

May 12, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, Osiris Media

• Audacy and Osiris Media announced a joint venture to create music-themed podcasts. The partnership launches with Breaking Waves: Seattle,

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WMG Catches The Virtual Wave

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021 kevincarter Warner Music Group, Wave

• Warner Music Group (WMG) announced an investment in interactive virtual entertainment company Wave. Through this partnership, Wave will develop

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Hasbro Selling eOne Music To Blackstone

April 26, 2021 kevincarter eOne, Hasbro

• Hasbro, Inc. announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) for

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Audacy Teams Up With Eisen

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, Rich Eisen Show

• Audacy announced a new distribution partnership with The Rich Eisen Show, becoming the program’s first free streaming audio partner.

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Concord Buys Downtown’s Music Copyrights

April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 kevincarter Concord, Downtown

• Downtown℠ and Concord announced that Downtown has sold its iconic portfolio of 145,000 owned and co-published music copyrights to

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Dave & Mahoney & Compass Expand Deal

April 23, 2021 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, Dave and Mahoney

• The Dave and Mahoney Show and Compass Media Networks are expanding their existing agreement, with Compass taking over affiliation

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Casey Wasserman Launches Wasserman Music

April 21, 2021April 22, 2021 kevincarter Wasserman Music

• Casey Wasserman is all-in on the post-pandemic return of the lucrative live music business, as he formally launched Wasserman

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iHeart, NFL On Same Podcast Team

April 19, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, NFL

• iHeartMedia and the National Football League (NFL) announced an exclusive podcast partnership to launch the NFL’s podcast network which

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BREAKING NEWS

Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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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Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets

• Cumulus Media has promoted 25-year company veteran Don Boyd to Regional Vice President, expanding his oversight to include Baton

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
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

LABEL LOVE

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
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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