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Pacific Media Group Expands to O’ahu

July 1, 2019 kevincarter Ohana Broadcast Company, Pacific Media Group

• Hawai’i-owned multimedia company Pacific Media Group (PMG) has reached an agreement to acquire ‘Ohana Broadcast Company’s four Honolulu radio

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Stephens Media Group Acquires Mapleton

July 1, 2019July 2, 2019 kevincarter Mapleton Communications, Stephens Media Group

• In yet another blockbuster July 4th week media transaction, as Oklahoma-based Stephens Media Group announced it is acquiring Mapleton

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Emmis Forms Mediaco, Spins WBLS, WHQT/NY

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter Emmis, Mediaco

• Emmis Communications Corporation announced it has signed an agreement with New York investment firm Standard General to form a

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Braun’s Ithaca Holdings Buys Big Machine

June 30, 2019July 1, 2019 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, Ithaca Holdings, SB Projects

• UPDATED: Ithaca Holdings, LLC, a media holding company led by SB Projects founder Scooter Braun, and Big Machine Label

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Cumulus Sells WABC/NY To Red Apple Media

June 27, 2019June 28, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WABC

• Cumulus Media Inc. took another giant step closer to exiting the New York City market with the announcement that

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Cox Selling Radio Division To Apollo

June 26, 2019June 27, 2019 kevincarter Apollo Global, Cox Enterprises, Cox Media Group

• Cox Enterprises, Inc. today announced that it has reached an agreement to sell Cox Media Group’s 60+ radio station

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What’s That Sound? Sound That BRANDS.

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 kevincarter Emmis, Sound That BRANDS

• Sound That BRANDS, the L.A.-based podcasting studio specializing in branded audio content for national advertisers, announced that Emmis Communications

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Triton Digital Acquires Omny Studio

June 12, 2019June 13, 2019 kevincarter Omny Studios, Triton Digital

• Triton Digital has acquired the technology, assets, and team of the Melbourne, Australia-based podcasting leader Omny Studio, which it

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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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BREAKING NEWS

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11
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Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from the Chapter 11 reorganization

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Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
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Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

• Chris Jones has joined Cox Media Group Atlanta as General Sales Manager for News-Talk 95.5 WSB, Hot AC WSB-FM

Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

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Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
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Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club

• York Professional Baseball Club (YPB), operators of the York Revolution baseball team, and Forever Media have reached an agreement

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11
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Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11
Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES URBAN AC 

Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

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UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
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UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
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Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
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iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
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Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons

PROGRAMMING

Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
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Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
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Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
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New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
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Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

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