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Tyga Signs With Columbia Records

October 15, 2019 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Grammy® Award-nominated multiplatinum hip-hop star Tyga has officially signed with Columbia Records in what is described as a “multi-million dollar

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iHeart, Ferrell Cut Kind Of A Big Deal

October 15, 2019 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Will Ferrell

• iHeartMedia has teamed up with actor, comedian and producer Will Ferrell to launch Big Money Players Network, a new podcast

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Fogel Sticking Around At WLS-FM

October 10, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WLS-FM

• While there was no formal press release issued, RAMP has independently confirmed that Chicago radio pro Dave Fogel has indeed been

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Mapleton-Stephens Deal Closed

October 9, 2019 kevincarter Mapleton Communications, Stephens Media Group

• Yesterday we received the official word that the $21 million sale of 37 radio stations (and translators) from Mapleton

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Allied Media Partners Shuts Down

October 1, 2019October 2, 2019 kevincarter Allied Media Partners, Rocking M Media

• On April 1 of this year we told you about the launch of Wichita-based Allied Media Partners (AMP), led

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Green Day Shoots, Scores With The NHL

September 30, 2019 kevincarter Green Day, NHL

• The National Hockey League (NHL®) has entered into a two-year, cross-platform marketing and promotional partnership with five-time Grammy Award-winning

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RADIO.COM Welcomes Alpha Media & Salem

September 25, 2019 kevincarter Alpha Media, Radio.com, Salem Media Group

• Entercom announced content distribution partnerships with Alpha Media and Salem Media Group. As part of the agreements, RADIO.COM will

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Entercom & Apple Join Forces

September 24, 2019September 25, 2019 kevincarter Apple, Entercom

• Entercom announced a collaboration with Apple to integrate its robust portfolio of leading news, sports and music stations into

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Leighton Broadens Minnesota Footprint

September 23, 2019 kevincarter Leighton Broadcasting

• Leighton Enterprises, Inc., the parent company of Leighton Broadcasting is expanding its territory into the Alexandria, MN market (about

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Seacrest Re-Ups With Idol

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 kevincarter American Idol, Ryan Seacrest

• In a not-so-shocking piece of news, it was announced that Ryan Seacrest would return as the host of American Idol for

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BREAKING NEWS

Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

• Bertelsmann keeps it in the family and has appointed Thomas Coesfeld as its new Chairman & CEO, effective Jan.

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DIGITAL

Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
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Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

• Mercury Records has appointed Jackson Weingart as Vice President, Marketing & Digital Strategy, as announced by Mercury Records Chairman

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

• Bertelsmann keeps it in the family and has appointed Thomas Coesfeld as its new Chairman & CEO, effective Jan.

Executive Action: South Dakota-Style
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Executive Action: South Dakota-Style

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Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
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Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

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Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Coesfeld Named Chair & CEO Of Bertelsmann
Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
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Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Publicity/Marketing-Palooza At BMLG
BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BMI Unveils Octet Of Upgrades
Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital

November 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mercury Adds Weingart As VP/Marketing/Digital
Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

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Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar
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Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Radio Networks Has A Hand In PickleJar
In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

In Maine, Blueberry Picks You

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on In Maine, Blueberry Picks You
McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’
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McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on McVay & Orchard ‘Flip The Format On Fear’
KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KLAC/LA Adds Sliwa For Lakers’ Coverage
Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
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GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

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