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Cumulus/EMF Drop-Dead Date: June 1

May 15, 2019May 16, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Educational Media Foundation

• Last week Cumulus Hot AC WPLJ/New York became the first of the six Cumulus stations being sold to Christian broadcaster

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Arriens & Entercom Renew Vows

May 15, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, WLNK

• Entercom and Darrin Arriens have mutually agreed to a multi-year contract extension that will keep him very busy as

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Demi Lovato Signs With Scooter Braun

May 12, 2019May 13, 2019 kevincarter Demi Lovato, SB Projects

• Singer Demi Lovato has signed with Scooter Braun‘s SB Projects for management. We know this because a) Variety reported the news

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Connoisseur Spins Off Billings

May 7, 2019 kevincarter Connoisseur Media, Desert Mountain Broadcasting

• Connoisseur Media and Desert Mountain Broadcasting have signed an Asset Purchase Agreement whereby Desert Mountain will acquire Connoisseur’s six-station

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USC Sports: Easy As KABC

May 2, 2019May 5, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KABC, USC

• USC has signed a five-year agreement with Cumulus News-Talk 790 KABC/Los Angeles to be the new radio home of Trojan

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Post-Pandora, SiriusXM Lays Off 60-ish

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• In the wake of SiriusXM completing its $3.5 billion acquisition of Pandora, 60 people have been let go, according

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Nielsen & SOCAN Extend

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 kevincarter Nielsen, SOCAN

• Nielsen and SOCAN, the leading rights management organization in Canada, have extended their relationship to maintain Nielsen Music as

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RADIO.COM + Traffic: Let Us Count The Waze

April 30, 2019 kevincarter Entercom, Radio.com, Waze

• Entercom announced a first-of-its-kind multi-platform partnership with Waze, the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app. As part of

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RECORDS + Sony Music Nashville

April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 kevincarter RECORDS, Sony Music Nashville

• RECORDS, a joint venture between Barry Weiss and Sony Music Entertainment, and Sony Music Nashville announce a new partnership.

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Preston & Steve Never Leaving WMMR

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMMR

Or so it would appear, as Beasley Media Group announced that legendary WMMR/Philadelphia morning duo Preston and Steve have signed a sweet multi-year

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BREAKING NEWS

NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
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NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

• NPR announced a much needed $113 million windfall on Thursday from two charitable donors, including $80 million from billionaire

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DIGITAL

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

• vCreative this week announced powerful new integrations with WideOrbit Aurora and to RCS’s ZettaCloud, two of the most widely

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
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Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Kroenke Sports
Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Parties With WideOrbit In Vegas
Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
Consultants DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quu Report: ‘Radio Must Be Visual’
 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

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vCreative Expands Automation Integrations
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION STREAMING 

vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on vCreative Expands Automation Integrations

• vCreative this week announced powerful new integrations with WideOrbit Aurora and to RCS’s ZettaCloud, two of the most widely

NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
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NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
NABLF’s Celebration Of Service Winners
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

NABLF’s Celebration Of Service Winners

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NABLF’s Celebration Of Service Winners

LABEL LOVE

KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
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KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KMM Sports Combines Masters, Borchetta, Logan
Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
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Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pitts Leaving RCA For New Project
Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
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Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Concord Ventures Out With Victor Victor
Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
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Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music

April 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cindy Mabe Launches Joan Of Arc Music
Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock Hall Reveals 2026 Inductees
Black River Pros On The Loose
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Black River Pros On The Loose

April 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black River Pros On The Loose

PROGRAMMING

NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
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NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Receives Vital $113 Million Infusion
Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
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Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Owens Elevated To VP At Cornerstone
Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone
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Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone

April 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ron Slay Held Over At Nashville’s Zone
Mike OD Back in The Zone
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Mike OD Back in The Zone

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike OD Back in The Zone
KNBR & Niners Mutually Extend
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KNBR & Niners Mutually Extend

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KNBR & Niners Mutually Extend
Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose
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Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

April 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Heart Named PD Of Louisville’s Rose

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