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Black Effect Podcast Network

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Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network, The Breakfast Club

• iHeartMedia and The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrate The Breakfast Club podcast surpassing one billion downloads, joining a very

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Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 25, 2025 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the return of the Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Black Effect Podcast Fest Returns

February 27, 2024 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the second annual Black Effect Podcast Festival is a reality. The event, designed

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Happy 3rd, Black Effect Podcast Net

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia celebrate the third anniversary of the Black Effect Podcast Network that launched in 2020

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING 

Bryant Joins Black Effect Podcast Board

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• The Black Effect Podcast Network, the joint media venture partnership between iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God, announced that John

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iHeart Presents Black Effect Podcast Fest

February 28, 2023 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia announced the 2023 Black Effect Podcast Festival, with a mission to celebrate, uplift and

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Charlamagne Announces Black Effect Podcast Fest

June 28, 2022 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network, Charlamagne Tha God

• iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God announced the first-ever Black Effect Podcast Festival to celebrate, uplift and amplify Black voices

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING 

Bishop Named Pres. Of Black Effect Network

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 kevincarter Black Effect Podcast Network

• The Black Effect Podcast Network has named Dollie S. Bishop as President of Production and Creative Development. Set to

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BREAKING NEWS

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round Of Downsizing At iHeartMedia

• UPDATED 10/11: RAMP has confirmed that iHeartMedia is undergoing another round of layoffs. No word yet on how extensive

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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX
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Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

October 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Handwerger Named Market Mgr., Connoisseur PDX

• Connoisseur Media announced new leadership in its Portland, OR market, reinforcing its dedication to local talent, strong community connections,

Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
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Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category
HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL
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HOT 97 Expands Into The ATL

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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
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Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Valkoun Comes Home To iHeart Milwaukee
Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

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Moneyball: How Safe is Your ‘Safe’ List?
NuVoodoo - Moneyball for Radio 

Moneyball: How Safe is Your ‘Safe’ List?

October 13, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moneyball: How Safe is Your ‘Safe’ List?

• When we asked the 2,000+ nationwide respondents in NuVoodoo Ratings Prospects Study 26 what causes them to change stations,

Brody Smith On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Brody Smith On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brody Smith On The Loose
LA Lloyd On The Loose
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

LA Lloyd On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on LA Lloyd On The Loose

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CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
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CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Seeks Artist Humanitarian Candidates
HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
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HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on HYBE Launches HYBE LABEL SERVICE
KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
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KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KROQ, Twenty One Pilots, & [You]
iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
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iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Fiesta Latina Artist Update
Riser House Rock Rises
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Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!

PROGRAMMING

Brody Smith On The Loose
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Brody Smith On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Brody Smith On The Loose
LA Lloyd On The Loose
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

LA Lloyd On The Loose

October 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on LA Lloyd On The Loose
Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
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Local Wave Breaking In Panama City

October 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Local Wave Breaking In Panama City
Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy
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Urban One Exec. Action: McKay & Abernethy

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More Of WAUK To Love
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More Of WAUK To Love

October 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on More Of WAUK To Love
Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg
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Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg

October 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ocean Waves Farewell To Stroudsburg

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