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Urban One Launches ‘La Grande’ Columbus

November 6, 2020November 6, 2020 kevincarter Urban One

• UPDATED: Urban One Columbus, OH has entered into a Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) to assume operating responsibility for former

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Entercom, Urban One Swap Stations

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, Radio One, Urban One

• Entercom announced a station exchange agreement with Urban One that will enhance its positions in three key markets —

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TikTok, Sony Music Announce Deal

November 2, 2020 kevincarter Sony Music Entertainment, TikTok

• Wildly popular short-form video app TikTok announced a new agreement with Sony Music Entertainment (SME) to make songs from

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TM Studios Vets Buy TM From Westwood One

November 2, 2020 kevincarter TM Studios, Westwood One

• Major Triad Media, a partnership consisting of three longtime TM Studios’ veterans — Creative Director Dave Bethell, former VP

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Entercom Bets Heavily On FanDuel

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, Fanduel

• Entercom Communications Corp. and FanDuel today announce a six-year partnership designating FanDuel, the leading online sports and entertainment company,

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SiriusXM Closing In On Howard Renewal

October 23, 2020October 26, 2020 kevincarter Howard Stern, SiriusXM

• It certainly appears that SiriusXM’s long-running negotiations to re-up its marquee star Howard Stern are close to paying off

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iHeartMedia Acquires Voxnest

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Voxnest

• iHeartMedia has entered into an agreement to acquire Brooklyn, NY-based Voxnest, the leading consolidated marketplace for podcasts and provider

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iHeart, Amy Brown In The Podcast Biz

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 kevincarter Amy Brown, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally, and Amy Brown, co-host of iHeartMedia’s The Bobby Bones Show and host

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Entercom, CBS Sports Re-Up ‘Boomer & Gio’

October 20, 2020 kevincarter CBS Sports, WFAN

• Entercom and CBS Sports have agreed to a multiyear extension to continue simulcasting Boomer & Gio on CBS Sports

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Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis Sign With BMG

October 19, 2020 kevincarter BMG

• Grammy Award-winning and Academy Award-nominated multi-platinum production duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis have inked a new recording deal

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BREAKING NEWS

SBS Restructuring To Include Chapter 11
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SBS Restructuring To Include Chapter 11

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SBS Restructuring To Include Chapter 11

• Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) announced that on April 3, it entered into a restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with certain

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

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
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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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SBS Restructuring To Include Chapter 11
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

SBS Restructuring To Include Chapter 11

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SBS Restructuring To Include Chapter 11

• Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) announced that on April 3, it entered into a restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) with certain

WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
AWMF & Hallmark Make Their Mark
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION 

AWMF & Hallmark Make Their Mark

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

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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
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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
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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
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Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

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

PROGRAMMING

WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
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!

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