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Patrick Meets Peacock

August 10, 2020 kevincarter Dan Patrick, Workhouse Media

• NBC’s recently launched Peacock streaming service announced an exclusive deal with The Dan Patrick Show to stream for free on

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RADIO.COM Partnership Vewd Positively

August 4, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, Radio.com

• Entercom’s RADIO.COM digital audio platform will significantly expand its smart television footprint through a partnership with Vewd, the world’s

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CBS Audio, Skyview Renew Vows

July 29, 2020 kevincarter CBS Audio, Skyview Networks

• Viacom’s CBS Audio Network and Skyview Networks announce the renewal of what is termed “their highly successful partnership for

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Lotus, Raiders Elope In Vegas

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 kevincarter Las Vegas Raiders, Lotus Broadcasting

• Lotus Broadcasting and the Las Vegas Raiders announced a broadcast partnership that names Active Rock KOMP 92.3 as the Raiders’

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Mom+Pop Can Now Go further

July 27, 2020 kevincarter further, Mom+Pop

• Leading independent music label Mom+Pop Music has entered into a joint venture with further, the radio promotion and artist

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TalentX + Warner Records = TalentX Records

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 kevincarter TalentX, Warner Records

• Digital talent management firm TalentX Entertainment, the driving force behind TikTok collective Sway LA, has launched a new music

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Spotify, UMG Deepen Their Relationship

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 kevincarter Spotify, Universal Music Group

• Spotify and Universal Music Group announced a new, multi-year global license agreement. Under the terms of this expanded arrangement,

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Liberty To Take Bigger Bite Of iHeart

July 16, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Liberty Media

• The Justice Department has given the green light to a bid by Liberty Media to increase its stake in

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Entercom Teams Up With Twitch

July 16, 2020July 15, 2020 kevincarter Entercom, Twitch

• Entercom announced a first of its kind, strategic programming partnership with interactive streaming service Twitch, which will bring live

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Cowell Got Talent To Focus On TV

July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 kevincarter Simon Cowell, Sony Music

• Simon Cowell and Sony Music Entertainment have reached an agreement for Cowell to acquire Sony Music Entertainment’s stake in

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Condolences: Rocky Allen
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Condolences: Rocky Allen

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Rocky Allen

• We keep losing legends…. this time it’s Rocky Allen, best known as the former longtime afternoon talent on WPLJ/New

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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified
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Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tasha K About To Be Seriously Amplified

• Amplified Voices, the streaming, podcast, and digital media platform powered by Superadio Networks and American Urban Radio Networks (AURN),

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
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Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

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Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
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Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

June 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

• RAMP has confirmed that Corey Calhoun has resigned his dual role as MD and evening entertainer at iHeartMedia Country

Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
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Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move

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Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
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Concord Teams Up With Lito Music

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Teams Up With Lito Music
Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
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Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Franzoni Named GM, WCM Argentina & Uruguay
10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
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10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 10K Inks Joint Venture With Runway Records
Provident Executive Action
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Provident Executive Action

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Executive Action
Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
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Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26

June 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lineup Announced For iHeart Music Fest ’26
Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
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Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

PROGRAMMING

Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
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Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade

June 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Calhoun Earns iHeart Upgrade
Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
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Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie & Debbie Join Charlotte’s Dawn Patrol
Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
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Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur LI Makes Educated Move
Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN 

Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolff Packing For Pittsburgh
The Fort Wayne Programming Dept.
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The Fort Wayne Programming Dept.

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Fort Wayne Programming Dept.
MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship
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MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship

June 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW’s 2026 Women in Programming Mentorship

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