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iHeartRadio

BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio, TikTok

• TikTok, in partnership with iHeartRadio, is launching Next Up: Live Music, a new singing competition powered by TikTok LIVE.

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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 kevincarter Dolly Parton, iHeartRadio

• Guests of Dolly Parton‘s famed Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, TN rejoiced over the July 4th weekend as

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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• America’s two largest audio companies, iHeartMedia and Audacy, announced a content distribution partnership, making Audacy’s 240 radio brands and

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iHeart Gives You Seven Days Of Bruuuce

June 26, 2025 kevincarter Bruce Springsteen, iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia proudly presents iHeartRadio ICONS with Bruce Springsteen, Celebrating Tracks II: The Lost Albums, which will air across iHeart

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‘iHeartRadio Week’ On Wheel Of Fortune

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio, Wheel Of Fortune

• No, seriously… Wheel of Fortune, hosted by a certain Ryan Seacrest, is teaming up with one of Seacrest’s many

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iHeart Launches Emerging ALT

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• Tonight, iHeartMedia will debut a new Alternative specialty show — iHeartRadio Emerging ALT will air weeknights from 11pm-midnight local

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iHeart Launches Two Rick Dees Channels

March 20, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio, Rick Dees

• iHeartMedia announced the launch of two new iHeartRadio Original Streaming Stations in partnership with Rick Dees Entertainment — Rick

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iHeartRadio App: The Next Generation

December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 kevincarter iHeartMedia, iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia announced the launch of its next-generation iHeartRadio app, redesigned with industry-first mobile features and access to exclusive content.

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Merry Mass iHeart Xmas!

November 15, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• iHeartMedia’s annual gigantic station flips to holiday music kicked off Friday with more than 85 stations across the country

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NBCU & iHeart Team Up For Paris ’24

May 8, 2024 kevincarter iHeartRadio

• NBCUniversal has chosen iHeartMedia as its exclusive audio partner for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024. As part

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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
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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
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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
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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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