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Searchlight, ForgeLight Complete Univision Deal

December 29, 2020December 29, 2020 kevincarter Univision

• Investment firms Searchlight Capital Partners, LP, ForgeLight LLC and Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. announced the formal completion of Searchlight and

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Jason Goodman Re-Upped @ DBC

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 kevincarter Dick Broadcasting, WKZL

• Happy New (Five) Year(s) for Jason Goodman, VP of Programming for Dick Broadcasting, who rolls into 2021 sporting a

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JVC Adds Four In Florida

December 22, 2020December 28, 2020 kevincarter JVC Broadcasting

• JVC Media of Florida continues its rapid expansion in the Sunshine State by adding four radio stations in the

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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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BREAKING NEWS

CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO
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CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

• Brittany Schaffer has been named the next Chief Executive Officer of the Country Music Association (CMA). She will succeed

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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
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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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Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock STREAMING 

Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve Borneman Named GM, WRNR/Annapolis

• Talk about your seamless transitions… longtime media executive, Steve Borneman has been named as the new General Manager of

CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO
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CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Names Schaffer As New CEO
Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets
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Cumulus Elevates Boyd To RVP, Adds 4 Markets

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

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
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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
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
Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
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

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