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WMG, Spotify Ink Podcast Pact

April 15, 2021 kevincarter Spotify, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and Spotify announced they have entered into a new partnership which will see the two

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Woody Show Extended Until 2028

April 12, 2021April 13, 2021 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KYSR, Premiere Networks, Woody Show

• iHeartMedia and syndicated morning host Jeff “Woody” Fife emerged from a nondescript conference room in Burbank bearing a long-term

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Apple Investing In UnitedMasters

April 6, 2021April 7, 2021 kevincarter Apple, UnitedMasters

• Apple Inc. is investing $50 million in UnitedMasters, a four-year-old artist-services company that helps musicians distribute and market their

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FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

HYBE Merges With Braun’s Ithaca Holdings

April 2, 2021April 4, 2021 kevincarter HYBE, Ithaca Holdings, SB Projects

• HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), a South Korean entertainment lifestyle platform company and the home of South Korean pop

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FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Sony Music Pub. Buys Paul Simon Catalog

April 1, 2021 kevincarter Paul Simon, Sony Music Publishing

• Sony Music Publishing has acquired the song catalog of the legendary Paul Simon. The milestone deal includes Simon’s classic

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DraftKings Acquires VSiN

March 30, 2021 kevincarter DraftKings, VSiN

• And speaking of betting… DraftKings Inc. announced that it has acquired Vegas Sports Information Network, Inc. (VSiN), a multi-platform

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Audacy All-In On BetMGM

March 30, 2021 kevincarter Audacy, BetMGM

• On the heels of Audacy’s debut, the newly rebranded company and sports betting/gaming platform BetMGM announced a multi-year deal

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IBA Teams Up With Broadcast Depot

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021 kevincarter IBA

• The Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA) is excited to announce a new partnership with Broadcast Depot, one of the leading

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

EMF Planning Move To Nashville

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 kevincarter EMF, K-LOVE

• Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent company of the Contemporary Christian K-LOVE and Air1 radio networks, AccessMore podcasts and

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

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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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
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES STREAMING 

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
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
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spirit Rises With Lombardi & Perez

PROGRAMMING

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
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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