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Sun Broadcast Group Acquires Envision Networks

February 4, 2020February 5, 2020 kevincarter Envision Networks, Sun Broadcast Group

• Sun Broadcast Group (SBG), a Gen Media Partners company, announced that it has acquired Cleveland based Envision Networks®, the

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FMQB Retiring, Kal Rudman Is Not

January 30, 2020 kevincarter FMQB

• A defining era in the radio trade industry has officially concluded after five decades, as Kal Rudman, the legendary

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iHeartMedia & OZY Media Ink New Deal

January 30, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, OZY Media

• iHeartMedia and OZY Media announced a new multi-year deal to co-produce and promote a slate of iHeartRadio Original Podcasts,

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KFMB Staffers Given Two-Weeks Notice

January 29, 2020January 30, 2020 kevincarter KFMB-FM, Local Media San Diego, Tegna

• UPDATED: On Monday of this week RAMP reported that major personnel changes were afoot in San Diego, as Local

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Play MPE Launches In Canada

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 kevincarter Play MPE

• New Music Friday just got that much cooler now that Play MPE has officially launched in Canada. Play MPE’s

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New Home Sweet Home For Griffin Tulsa

January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 kevincarter Griffin Communications

  • At last — all of Griffin Communications’ Tulsa media properties are now residing under one beautiful roof, as

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The Name’s Eilish… BILLIE Eilish

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 kevincarter Billie Eilish

• This is shaping up to be the best year ever — so far — for the talented Billie Eilish—

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Saban Inks Alliance With UMG, Caroline

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 kevincarter Saban Music Group, UMG

• Saban Music Group (SMG), a music company backed by worldwide entertainment industry pioneer Haim Saban, announces a global distribution

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Concord Joins Forces With PULSE

January 7, 2020 kevincarter Concord Music Publishing, PULSE Music Group

• Concord Music Publishing and PULSE Music Group have announced a partnership, forming an exclusive joint venture music publishing business.

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Rush Extended At iHeartMedia

January 7, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Rush Limbaugh

• iHeartMedia makes it official and announces it has renewed and extended its partnership with Rush Limbaugh. Specific terms of

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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

• Lots of moving parts as iHeartMedia restructures its Markets Group. Ann Marie Licata, who was recently named as President

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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

• WOW Radio CT is thrilled to announce that longtime radio pros Brian Smith and Pam Landry are the winners

Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
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Executive Action: Louisville Public Media

August 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Louisville Public Media
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
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Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lam Named Market Manager, ESPN LA
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
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Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor

• It’s free-cake-in-the-break-room day at Cumulus Ann Arbor, with the big announcement of three staff promotions at WWWW (W4 Country):

All Sines Lead Home To Iowa
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RATINGS SALES STREAMING TOP 40 

All Sines Lead Home To Iowa

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Sines Lead Home To Iowa
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Moneyball: Classic Hits/Classic Rock P1 Deep Dive

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: Classic Hits/Classic Rock P1 Deep Dive

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MCA Launches Gatsby Records
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MCA Launches Gatsby Records

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Launches Gatsby Records
MCA Makes The Wright Move
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MCA Makes The Wright Move

August 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA Makes The Wright Move
SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
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SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Announces Benefest ’25
A2IM Executive Action
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A2IM Executive Action

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Executive Action
BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
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BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

August 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC
Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott
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Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

August 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion Elevation For WMN’s Flick & Elliott

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Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
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Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Trio Of Upgrades At W4 Country/Ann Arbor
Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Era Winding Down In Bozeman
WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
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WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again

August 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WOW! Smith & Landry ‘Best of Connecticut’ Again
iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
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iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartMedia Realigns Its Markets Group
Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sammy Simpson Named PD, WBBB/Raleigh
Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush
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Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

August 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charleston Wakes Up With Hunter, Jessica & Cush

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