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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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Betting On The Future

August 5, 2018 kevincarter

• VSiN (Vegas Stats & Information Network), the first network dedicated to sports gambling information, announced a partnership with Cumulus

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Bonneville Puts A Ring On It

August 3, 2018August 5, 2018 kevincarter

• Entercom and Bonneville International make it official and puts their names on the paperwork necessary to formally sell eight

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WMG Acquires UPROXX

August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 kevincarter UPROXX, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) announced the acquisition of UPROXX, one of the most influential media brands for youth culture.

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Hubbard Pulls The Trigger

August 1, 2018 kevincarter

• Hubbard’s 2060 Hubbard Radio and its 2060 Digital division announced an agreement to purchase TiWi Digital’s TriggerEX ad delivery

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Sony Now Owns EMI Music Publishing

July 31, 2018July 31, 2018 kevincarter EMI Music Publishing, Sony

• In May, Sony Corporation of America announced it had reached an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company to

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Vivendi To Sell Up To 50% Of UMG

July 30, 2018July 31, 2018 kevincarter Universal Music Group, Vivendi

• Vivendi SA today announced it will sell up to half of Universal Music Group, cashing in on a surge

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Kraddick Crew Returns To TV

July 30, 2018July 29, 2018 kevincarter

• KiddNation TV debuts today in Dallas and Houston, featuring the cast of the YEA Networks-syndicated The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show —

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The Bert Show Moves To Westwood One

July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media has inked a new multi-year agreement with The Bert Show to produce and distribute the successful morning show

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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
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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
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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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