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IBA + Gen Media Partners = IBA Radio Sales

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 kevincarter Gen Media Partners, IBA

• The Independent Broadcasters Association (IBA) and Gen Media Partners (GMP) announce the formation of IBA Radio Sales, a national

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Throwback Looks Forward

September 29, 2020September 28, 2020 kevincarter

• Throwback™ Brands has some big news to report, effective Jan. 1, 2021 — 1) a new partnership with AdLarge

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Variety, Hollywood Reporter Now Roommates

September 23, 2020September 25, 2020 kevincarter Hollywood Reporter, Variety

• Who would have thought we’d see the day when two major entertainment industry publications, rivals for nearly 90 years,

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WMG’s Arts Music, WCM Board Skyship

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group’s Arts Music division and Warner Chappell Music (WCM) have entered into a worldwide partnership with Toronto-based

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Amazon Music Catches Podcast Fever

September 16, 2020 kevincarter Amazon Music

• Amazon Music announced today the launch of podcasts in the U.S., U.K., Germany, and Japan, across all tiers of

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United Stations Teams With SportsGarten

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter United Stations

• United Stations has teamed up with SportsGarten Network (SGN) for the national syndication of both long and short-form programming.

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iHeart Adds WWRL-AM/NYC To BIN

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter BIN, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has entered into a Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) and an Asset Purchase Agreement for WWRL-AM 1600/New York City,

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ViacomCBS Inks Huge iHeart Podcast Deal

September 9, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, ViacomCBS

• On the heels of the Charlamagne announcement, the news got even better for iHeartMedia’s podcasting business, as ViacomCBS’ Entertainment

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iHeart, Charlamagne Launch Podcast Network

September 9, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club have joined forces to launch The Black

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Entercom Partners With Edison Interactive

September 2, 2020 kevincarter Edison Interactive, Entercom

• Entercom announced a partnership with Edison Interactive (EI), an innovative software provider that builds customized customer experience platforms like

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BREAKING NEWS

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

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DIGITAL

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

 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
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

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

LABEL LOVE

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
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: Heather Luke

April 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Heather Luke
Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Homecoming Weekend At WRNR

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Homecoming Weekend At WRNR
WHBY Enters Next Century Refreshed
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

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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