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American Idol

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TELEVISION 

‘Idol’ To Hold Virtual Auditions

August 1, 2020August 2, 2020 kevincarter American Idol

• In a nod to the coronavirus pandemic lurking just outside, American Idol announced the show will go on, as

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CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Natural Disasters TELEVISION 

‘American Idol’ Shuts Down

March 19, 2020 kevincarter American Idol

• Coronavirus concerns have halted production on ABC’s American Idol less than two weeks before the live performance shows were scheduled

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Seacrest Re-Ups With Idol

September 22, 2019September 22, 2019 kevincarter American Idol, Ryan Seacrest

• In a not-so-shocking piece of news, it was announced that Ryan Seacrest would return as the host of American Idol for

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iHeartMedia Hearts ‘American Idol’

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019 kevincarter American Idol, iHeartMedia, Ryan Seacrest

• iHeartMedia will celebrate Sunday’s Season Two premiere of American Idol on ABC with a radio special hosted by Ryan Seacrest,

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BREAKING NEWS

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

• During a companywide Town Hall meeting on Monday, Hubbard Radio CEO Ginny Hubbard announced that Hubbard Radio will be

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DIGITAL

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

• During a companywide Town Hall meeting on Monday, Hubbard Radio CEO Ginny Hubbard announced that Hubbard Radio will be

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
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Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
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MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

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JVC Bolsters Panama City Sales Force
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

JVC Bolsters Panama City Sales Force

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Bolsters Panama City Sales Force

• JVC Broadcasting is proud to announce the appointment of Stacie Bolster as General Sales Manager for the company’s Panama

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

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LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
Remembering Bob Jamieson
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Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson
MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
3686 Records Enhanced x Four
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3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four
Executive Action At TuneCore
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Executive Action At TuneCore

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At TuneCore
Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
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Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

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LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios

May 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
Federated Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose
WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings

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