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Calta & The Bone Renew Vows

June 11, 2019 kevincarter Cox Media Group, Mike Calta, WHPT

• Cox Media Group FM Talk WHPT (102.5 The Bone)/Tampa has inked a multi-year contract extension with 12-year station vet Mike

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Beasley Buying WDMK/Detroit From Urban One

June 10, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, Radio One, Urban One

• Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Urban AC WDMK (105.9 Kiss FM)/Detroit and three

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Emmis Exits Austin, Texas

June 10, 2019June 11, 2019 kevincarter Emmis Austin, Sinclair Telecable

• Emmis Communications Corporation just announced an agreement to sell its 50.1% controlling interest in a partnership that owns and

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Obamas Ink Spotify Podcast Pact

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 kevincarter Higher Ground, Spotify

• Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama and their production company, Higher Ground, have inked a deal with Spotify to produce

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Townsquare Tuscaloosa Sells One, Buys One

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 kevincarter Townsquare Media, WALJ

• Townsquare Media is making several significant changes to its Tuscaloosa, AL cluster — 1) The company is selling its

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Cumulus Reduces Debt By $200 Million

June 5, 2019June 6, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that it has made a voluntary prepayment of $115 million on its first lien senior

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Banyan Acquires vCreative

May 31, 2019June 2, 2019 kevincarter Banyan Software, vCreative

• Atlanta-based ​Banyan Software, Inc​. announced the acquisition of vCreative, a Florida-based company that delivers innovative cloud-based workflow software to

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The Bell Tolls For WRQX

May 28, 2019May 29, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Jack Diamond, WRQX

• Like most of us industry insiders, DC radio icon Jack Diamond has been harboring the uncomfortable knowledge that his radio

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Meruelo Media Buying KXOS/Los Angeles

May 22, 2019May 23, 2019 kevincarter KXOS, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media, a division of the Meruelo Group continues its campaign to expand its Los Angeles radio portfolio with the

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Valentine’s Day Lasts Over 25 Years

May 19, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WWTN

• Representatives of Cumulus Media and popular longtime Nashville radio personality Phil Valentine have both applied the proper signatures to a

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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

• Major changes are afoot in Milwaukee, as RAMP has confirmed that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and

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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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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
ALTERNATIVE BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

• Major changes are afoot in Milwaukee, as RAMP has confirmed that K-Love Inc., which operates the Christian K-Love and

Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown
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Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jackson, MS: Your New Hometown
Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Up On Quartz Hill
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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

BMI & ASCAP Reach Settlements With RMLC

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

PROGRAMMING

K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee

August 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on K-Love Buying WLUM & WLDB/Milwaukee
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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

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

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