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Maney, Roy & LauRen Never Leaving

March 14, 2018 kevincarter ESPN, ESPN Radio

• Looks like three years of “double secret probation” is finally over for the Maney, Roy & LauRen Morning Show,

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FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Woodward Radio Group Expands

March 14, 2018March 13, 2018 kevincarter Inc.

• Woodward Radio Group (WRG), a division of Woodward Communications, Inc. is adding an eighth signal to its Wisconsin portfolio,

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Oak View Enjoy$ Ca$h Infu$ion

March 13, 2018March 12, 2018 kevincarter

• Silver Lake has made a strategic investment in the Oak View Group (OVG), an entertainment and sports facilities company

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ALTERNATIVE FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

ALT + Astros = ALTstros

March 9, 2018March 8, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia’s recently launched Alternative ALT 97.5 (KASE-HD2)/Austin announced a broadcast agreement with the Houston Astros to become the Astros’

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Entercom, Nats Extend For Five Years

March 7, 2018 kevincarter Entercom

• Entercom and the Washington Nationals announced a five-year extension to its current seven-year partnership with WJFK (106.7 The Fan)/Washington,

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CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Merlin Selling The Loop To EMF

March 6, 2018March 6, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus

• The end of a four-decade era is coming to an end for Chicago’s legendary Classic Rock WLUP (97.9 The

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FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart Buys Some Extra Time

March 5, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia has arranged to bank a few valuable extra days to get its financial house into something resembling order

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Hulu Playing Madison Square Garden

March 5, 2018March 4, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• Streaming service Hulu has coughed up some cash to plaster its name all over The Theater at Madison Square

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Erickson Held Over @ WSB/Atlanta

March 5, 2018March 4, 2018 kevincarter Cox, Cox Media Group

• Conservative radio host Erick Erickson has inked a new, three-year agreement with Cox Media Group’s WSB/Atlanta that will keep

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FRONT PAGE SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

CMT & Premiere Renew Vows

March 4, 2018March 4, 2018 kevincarter iHeart, iHeartMedia

• CMT and iHeartMedia’s Premiere Networks announced a multi-year deal extension that keeps intact the world’s largest Country music platform

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES URBAN AC 

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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA
MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

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
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS 

Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Emerges From Chapter 11
Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES URBAN AC 

Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

October 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Joins CMG Atlanta As GSM

LABEL LOVE

UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Layoffs Reach MCA Staff
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons

PROGRAMMING

Forever Pitches York Group To Baseball Club
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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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