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USRN, Key Networks Announce Key United

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 kevincarter Key Networks, Key United, USRN

• United Stations Radio Networks (USRN) and Key Networks are excited to announce the unification of their sales forces into

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Jonas Lands Julia Michaels Catalog, Recordings

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 kevincarter Jonas Group Entertainment

• Nashville-based Jonas Group Publishing and Jonas Catalog Holdings I, LLC, have acquired a vast catalog of copyrights and recordings

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Kramer & Jess Held Over In Baltimore

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 kevincarter Audacy, WWMX

• Audacy has inked a swell multiyear contract extension with Steve Kramer and Jessica Dutra, co-hosts of the Kramer &

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Blake Shelton Signs With BBR/BMG

September 23, 2024 kevincarter BBR Music Group, BMG

• BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville announces the signing of Country music superstar and Grand Ole Opry member, Blake Shelton. “Blake

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Concord + Fantasy = Concord

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 kevincarter Concord

• Concord Label Group announced that Concord Records and Fantasy Records have merged. A new logo has also been unveiled

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Rachael Gray Held Over At WHTS/Grand Rapids

September 9, 2024 kevincarter Cumulus Media, WHTS

• Cumulus has re-upped Rachael Gray, signing her to a new, long-term deal to continue to anchor The Rachael Gray

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Premiere Renews ‘John Boy & Billy’

September 5, 2024 kevincarter Premiere Networks

• Premiere Networks announced a renewed syndication agreement with The John Boy & Billy Big Show, effective immediately. The popular

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Quest Global Acquires Coleman Insights

September 5, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Coleman Insights, Quest Mindshare

• Quest Global Research Group Inc., a leader in the market research industry, is pleased to announce its acquisition of

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Alpha Media: Whatever It Takes

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 kevincarter Alpha Media, KFRX

• Alpha Media Lincoln, NE announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with Whatever Collective — a Lincoln-based live-events specialist team founded by

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Good Karma Brands Launches 880 ESPN NY

August 26, 2024August 28, 2024 kevincarter Good Karma Brands, WCBS-AM

• Hours after Audacy’s venerable WCBS-AM 880/New York signed off, Good Karma Brands announced the official launch of 880 ESPN

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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
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J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

• RAMP has learned that veteran programmer J Love has been named Operations Manager for Alpha Media’s San Jose-San Francisco

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
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WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
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Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
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Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

• iHeartMedia Norfolk has moved its local Black Information Network (BIN) affiliate from 105.3FM (WNOH), up the dial to 92.1

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
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Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!

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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
Condolences: Chuck Mangione
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Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
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A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America
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Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
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Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk

July 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Christmas Arrives Early In Norfolk
J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on J Love Named OM, KEZR & KBAY/San Jose
Public Radio Needs You!
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Public Radio Needs You!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Public Radio Needs You!
The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
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The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Big 89’s Back On Saturday!
NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
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B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

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