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Concord, UMG Renew Partnership

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 kevincarter Concord, Universal Music Group

• Concord has renewed its global distribution agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), continuing a successful partnership that has spanned

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Westwood One Inks Deal With Rich Eisen

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media’s Westwood One has inked a partnership with Emmy-nominated broadcaster Rich Eisen to bring The Rich Eisen Show

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Howard, SiriusXM Re-Up For Five Years

December 8, 2020December 10, 2020 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• Howard Stern and SiriusXM today announced a new agreement under which the legendary broadcaster will continue to produce and

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Sony’s Visit With Human Re Sources

December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 kevincarter Human Re Sources, Sony Music Entertainment

• Sony Music Entertainment (SME) announced the acquisition of top L.A.-based artist distribution and services company Human Re Sources from

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Podcast PDs Takes You Backstage

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 kevincarter Backstage OL, Podcast PDs

• In late October we first told you about Podcast PDs, the new company started by radio pros Rob “Scorpio”

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Twin Cities’ Go 96.3, Go 95.3 Sold To EMF

December 1, 2020December 2, 2020 kevincarter EMF, Go Media

• RAMP has confirmed that the contract has been signed and an application is being filed with the FCC for

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WGN Improves Its Own Home

November 20, 2020November 22, 2020 kevincarter WGN Radio

• WGN Radio/Chicago announced two pieces of good news regarding longtime station host Lou Manfredini: 1) WGN has extended his

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Atlantic, APG & ADA Extend

November 18, 2020November 19, 2020 kevincarter ADA, Artist Partner Group, Atlantic Records

• Atlantic Records, Artist Partner Group (APG) and ADA announced a new phase of their successful partnership originally formed in

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IBA Wisely Seeks AnalyticOwl

November 17, 2020 kevincarter AnalyticOwl, IBA

• Broadcast advertising attribution and analytics solutions firm AnalyticOwl has forged a partnership with the Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA) to

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Scooter Sells Taylor’s Masters

November 16, 2020November 18, 2020 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, Ithaca Holdings, Taylor Swift

• Nearly 18 months after Scooter Braun‘s Ithaca Holdings LLC acquired Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) and all of its

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BREAKING NEWS

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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Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus

• RAMP has learned that Mike Dorsey, OM of Saga’s Columbus, OH brands and PD of highly successful Classic Rock

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
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

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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
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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Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
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Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opportunity Knocks At Saga Columbus
Everything You Need To Know About CRS Honors
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

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?

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