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Emmis

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Emmis Launches La Exitosa 98.7/NY

January 10, 2025January 12, 2025 kevincarter Emmis, WEPN

• After four and half months as a Hot AC station, branded as TJ 98.7, Emmis Corporation just flipped WEPN/New

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

A New Chapter For John Beck

January 7, 2025 kevincarter Emmis, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia St. Louis and Indianapolis announced a leadership transition, as 40-year radio industry veteran John Beck, who has served

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Rupe Named CEO, Lencore Acoustics

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 kevincarter Emmis

• Veteran programmer Chase Rupe, a 17-year veteran of Emmis Corp. has been named CEO of Emmis-owned Lencore Acoustics, described

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Emmis Exploring Sale Of Indianpolis HQ

September 12, 2023September 13, 2023 kevincarter Emmis

• Emmis Corporation announced that it has retained the commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield to market its Indianapolis

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Rick Cummings Retires From Emmis

August 30, 2023August 31, 2023 kevincarter Emmis

• Emmis Corporation’s Rick Cummings, the programming genius behind LA’s Power 106 and New York’s Hot 97, as well as

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Urban One/Emmis Indy Deal Approved

August 21, 2022 kevincarter Emmis, Urban One

• RAMP has confirmed two pieces of business connected to Urban One’s acquisition of the Emmis Indianapolis cluster: 1) The

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Emmis Selling Indy Cluster To Urban One

June 13, 2022June 14, 2022 kevincarter Emmis, Urban One

• Emmis Communications announced an agreement to sell its Indianapolis radio stations to Urban One, pending FCC approval. The sale

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COUNTRY FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Joey Tack Exploring His Options

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 kevincarter Emmis, WLHK

• Yesterday we learned that Joey Tack will step down as APD and morning show host at Emmis Country WLHK

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FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Casey Daniels Joins WIBC/Indianapolis

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022 kevincarter Emmis, WIBC

• Last week we told you that Casey Daniels had resigned as PD of Townsquare Classic Hits 98.7 WFGR/Grand Rapids,

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News Involving Emmis, Etc.

November 3, 2021 kevincarter Emmis, Jeff Smulyan

• Emmis Founder Jeff Smulyan, former owner of the Seattle Mariners and creator of the nation’s all-sports radio format with

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Townsquare Layoffs Underway
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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway

• As we first mentioned yesterday, RAMP has confirmed that Townsquare Media is quietly making personnel cuts across several markets.

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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York, is proud to announce the July 24 premiere of Hollywood Hamilton’s bold new animated series, War

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

• WGN Radio/Chicago hosts Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker will hang out together Thursday evening from 8-9pm CT during

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
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Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
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Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
AWARDS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
Townsquare Layoffs Underway
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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway
KMOX & Cards Forever
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KMOX & Cards Forever

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX & Cards Forever
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

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