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Cumulus Finally Buying WKQX, The Loop

October 25, 2017October 25, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

The powers-that-be at Cumulus Media evidently decided that respectful four-year LMA courtship had gone on long enough with Alternative WKQX

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CBS Braces For Radio Separation

October 19, 2017October 20, 2017 kevincarter Entercom, Inc.

CBS Corporation yesterday announced the commencement of an exchange offer for its impending separation of its radio business as part

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MusicMaster, CBS Radio Get Serious

October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 kevincarter Inc.

Dallas-based MusicMaster, Inc. and CBS Radio jointly announced a new partnership — CBS Radio has chosen MusicMaster’s scheduling software to

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Adams Closes On Tallahassee

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 kevincarter

Adams Radio Group has closed on its July acquisition of the Red Hills Broadcasting cluster in Tallahassee, FL — Top

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Jameson Held Over @ Cumulus

October 11, 2017October 10, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

We want to extend this laurel… and hearty handshake to our pal Scott Jameson, who just applied Sharpie to paper

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16 Major Market Stations Up For Grabs

October 10, 2017October 12, 2017 kevincarter Entercom

RAMP has confirmed that Entercom and CBS Radio are making some final, high profile pre-merger moves to satisfy ownership limits. According

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The Right Mix: Mixcloud & WMG

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 kevincarter Cox, Marketplace

Digital audio streaming platform Mixcloud announced a direct licensing agreement with Warner Music Group, its first direct deal with a

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Music Choice, Empire Make Deal

October 9, 2017October 8, 2017 kevincarter

Music Choice has reached a distribution agreement with San Francisco-based distribution company and record label Empire for the rights to

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Spencer’s Neighborhood Renewed

October 6, 2017October 5, 2017 kevincarter

Looks like a mutual lovefest at Hubbard Radio’s WARH (106.5 The Arch)/St. Louis, which yesterday announced it has renewed its

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Bridges Held Over In Detroit

October 3, 2017October 2, 2017 kevincarter Cumulus

Cumulus Media has re-upped Robby Bridges as Director of FM Programming for the company’s Detroit cluster, overseeing Hot AC WDVD,

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BREAKING NEWS

Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
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Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

• Atlantic Music Group (AMG) announced that longtime Atlantic leader Kevin Weaver has been named to the newly created role

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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
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Radio Mercury Awards Entry Open

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

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LATEST POSTS

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
CLASSIC HITS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver

• KSE Radio Denver announced that after more than 30 years as a respected voice in the broadcast industry —

Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
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Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

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Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
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Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Weaver Named Pres., Atlantic Music Group
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
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iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartCountry Festival ’26, Y’all
UMG Names Chief Data Officer
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Names Chief Data Officer

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Chief Data Officer

PROGRAMMING

Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
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Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dom Testa Exits KOOL 105/Denver
Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country

January 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Emily Harlan Upped To MD Of Bay Country
‘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
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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

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