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Hey Nielsen… Go Sell Yourself!

August 14, 2018August 15, 2018 kevincarter Nielsen

• Shares of Nielsen Holdings jumped 12 percent on Monday — and another 6 percent on Tuesday — after Elliott

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Lotus Spins Off Two In Tucson

August 13, 2018 kevincarter

• Last week the E.W. Scripps Company announced its agreement to sell its eight radio stations in Boise, ID and

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Entercom Now Running WBEB/Philly

August 10, 2018August 13, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom Communications Corp. has officially taken over operational command of heritage AC WBEB (101.1 More FM)/Philadelphia, via a Time

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Power 106 Now Rolling Louder

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 kevincarter Power 106, Rolling Loud

• Meruelo Media’s KPWR (Power 106)/Los Angeles and the Rolling Loud Hip Hop music festival announced a strategic partnership for the Rolling

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Cumulus, TuneIn Expand Relationship

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, TuneIn

• Cumulus Media and streaming service TuneIn, Inc. have signed an agreement that will bring all 441 of Cumulus Media’s

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Tribune Pulls Out, Sues Sinclair

August 9, 2018August 10, 2018 kevincarter Sinclair Broadcasting, Tribune Media

• Tribune Media today announced it would withdraw from its proposed merger with Sinclair Broadcast Group, while also announcing a $1

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Mediabase + BuzzAngle + Saga

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 kevincarter BuzzAngle Music, Mediabase

• Mediabase, the industry standard in airplay monitoring, and BuzzAngle Music, the leading innovator in music consumption analytics, announced an

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Kelly Clarkson Prepping Talk Show

August 7, 2018 kevincarter

• Coming off a well-received debut season as a coach on NBC’s The Voice, America’s Sweetheart Kelly Clarkson is filming a

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Scripps Sells Boise, Tucson To Lotus

August 7, 2018August 8, 2018 kevincarter Lotus Communications, Scripps

• The E.W. Scripps Company continues on its stated path to divest all of its radio holdings, announcing an agreement

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WMG Sells Spotify Stake

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 kevincarter Spotify, Warner Music Group

• During its earnings call on Tuesday morning, Warner Music Group announced that it has now sold its entire stake

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

• The FCC on Thursday announced that iHeartMedia, Inc. has agreed to enter into a consent decree with the agency.

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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role
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CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Adds Danny Bortnick In VP Role

• Cox Media Group announced the hire of veteran broadcast executive Danny Bortnick in the newly created leadership role as

Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
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Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise

June 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Fabian Named VP/MM, Cumulus Boise
Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
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Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity

June 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At BIA: Michael Guerity
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

• The FCC on Thursday announced that iHeartMedia, Inc. has agreed to enter into a consent decree with the agency.

Connoisseur Appoints Hirsh As VP Of HR
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Connoisseur Appoints Hirsh As VP Of HR

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Appoints Hirsh As VP Of HR
Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
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Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named Co-President, Triple Tigers
Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
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Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tedesco Joins Morris Higham As VP/Marketing
Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
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Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers

July 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herring Dialing Back At Triple Tigers
Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
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Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Virgin Reveals New Global Leadership Team
Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment
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Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

June 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: TAYCAN Entertainment

PROGRAMMING

iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
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iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree

July 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & FCC Agree On Consent Decree
Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling KBAY To K-Love, Inc.
Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
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Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
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Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
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FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
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An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

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