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Hitco Partners With Pilgrim

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 kevincarter Hitco

• L.A. Reid and Charles Goldstuck‘s Hitco Entertainment is teaming up with Craig Piligian‘s Pilgrim Media Group to develop and produce music-focused

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley Acquires Checkpoint Radio

October 2, 2018 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, Checkpoint Radio

• Beasley Media Group announced the exciting launch of the company’s new Esports initiative, Beasley XP and the acquisition of the

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Alpha Selling W. Palm To Hubbard

September 26, 2018September 27, 2018 kevincarter Alpha Media, Hubbard Radio

• Alpha Media just announced it has reached an agreement in principle to sell its six radio stations in West

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Beasley & UNLV Host ‘Hackathon’

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• As part of Beasley Media Group’s ongoing commitment to innovation, the company is collaborating with the University of Nevada,

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Celtics, Sports Hub Renew Vows

September 26, 2018 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, Boston

• The Boston Celtics announced a multi-year broadcast extension with Beasley Media Group’s WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston. The station

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Entercom + Telemundo Houston

September 24, 2018 kevincarter Entercom, Telemundo

• Entercom and Telemundo Houston announced a multi-platform media partnership that includes distribution of content across all partner channels including

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SiriusXM Acquiring Pandora

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM Holdings Inc. and Pandora Media, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement under which SiriusXM will acquire Pandora in

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Billboard Acquires Amplify Media

September 20, 2018September 20, 2018 kevincarter Amplify Media, Billboard

• Billboard announced the acquisition of leading live entertainment news site Amplify Media Inc. Billboard gained full ownership of Amplify on

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Another Legend Joins The Voice

September 19, 2018 kevincarter The Voice

• John Legend is joining NBC’s The Voice as a coach for the show’s 16th season that starts in the spring of

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iHeartMedia Acquires Stuff Media’s Stuff

September 13, 2018September 13, 2018 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Stuff Media

• iHeartMedia announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Stuff Media, LLC, the leading for-profit publisher of entertaining

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BREAKING NEWS

Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
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Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

• BMI announced the appointment of Todd Horvath as President & Chief Operating Officer, effective Jan. 26. In this new

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Burgess-Related Executive Action
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Burgess-Related Executive Action

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess-Related Executive Action

• Music industry veterans Dr. Richard James Burgess, MBE, and Ace Burgess this week announced the launch of AudioNumber and

Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
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Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Inks AI Deal With Eon Media
Stratus Now Available Everywhere
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Stratus Now Available Everywhere

January 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stratus Now Available Everywhere
MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
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MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions

January 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MediaCo Pulls Off Half Dozen Promotions
Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

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WGN’s Bertrand Achieves Lifetime Achievement
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WGN’s Bertrand Achieves Lifetime Achievement

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WGN’s Bertrand Achieves Lifetime Achievement

• WGN Radio/Chicago is proud to announce that the RTDNA Foundation and their 2026 First Amendment Awards has honored Steve

Burgess-Related Executive Action
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Burgess-Related Executive Action

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess-Related Executive Action
Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
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Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

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Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
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Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Horvath Named Pres. & COO, BMI
Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
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Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For MusiCares’ Mariah Gala
WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
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WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Names Karp As EVP/Comms Chief
iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
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UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer
Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

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‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue
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‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘2 Guys Named Chris’ Will Continue
Family First For Scott Jameson
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Family First For Scott Jameson

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Family First For Scott Jameson
Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
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Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Spinning Off WVEI/Providence
Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Q99.7/Atlanta Launches ‘Kristin Show’ In PM Drive
Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego
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Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego

January 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chenowith Upped To MD, KSON/San Diego
2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1

January 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 2 Guys Named Chris Minus 1

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