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Emmi$ Extend$ $mulyan

July 4, 2018July 5, 2018 kevincarter

• Longtime Emmis Chairman, CEO and Founder Jeff Smulyan should have no problem making ends meet for the foreseeable future, as

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Valenti Extended At Detroit’s Ticket

July 2, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom Detroit and Mike Valenti have applied the properly authorized signatures to a sweet new long-term contract extension that will

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Face Of The Franchize

June 28, 2018June 28, 2018 kevincarter Connecticut, WZMX

• On this very special episode of Let’s Make A Radio Deal, Beasley Rhythmic WLLD (WiLD 94-1)/Tampa and evening entertainer Joey

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Benztown + National Radio Talent System

June 27, 2018June 26, 2018 kevincarter

• Benztown, that global hotspot of radio imaging, voiceover services, production libraries, programming and jingles, yesterday announced that it will

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Scripps Spins Off Tulsa

June 25, 2018June 26, 2018 kevincarter Inc.

• The E.W. Scripps Company has taken the first step in its intention to exit the radio business — the

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Denver Deeply Delighted With Dixon

June 24, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Bonneville Country KYGO/Denver is pleased as heck to announce it has re-upped morning host Tracy Dixon with an awesome multi-year contract

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Randi West Held Over @ WMTX/Tampa

June 22, 2018June 21, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• We want to send our best wishes to Randi West, PD/midday personality on iHeartMedia Hot AC WMTX (Mix 100.7)/Tampa,

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iHeart Rejects Liberty… For Now

June 21, 2018June 22, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia, Inc.

• iHeartMedia Inc. has formally turned down a $1.16 billion bid from John Malone‘s Liberty Media Corp. for a 40

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Lauren Crocker Extended @ WDVD/Detroit

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• Cumulus Media has signed Lauren Crocker to a multi-year contract extension to remain as co-host of The Blaine Fowler Morning

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Flakus & O’Neil Extended @ WKQX

June 20, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• Cumulus Alternative 101WKQX/Chicago made excellent use of its two newly purchased Sharpies, signing APD/MD/evening entertainer Walt Flakus and midday personality Lauren

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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.
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.

LABEL LOVE

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

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
BREAKING NEWS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wolfe Inks Major iHeart Expansion
Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources

July 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore + Delmarva Share Resources
FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

FCC Delays Translator Filing Window

July 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FCC Delays Translator Filing Window
An Industry Honor Lon Overdue
AWARDS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

An Industry Honor Lon Overdue

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

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