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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio TRANSACTIONS 

Stitcher Sale To SiriusXM Done

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 kevincarter Scripps, SiriusXM, Stitcher

• The E.W. Scripps Company has formally closed on its sale of Stitcher to SiriusXM for $325 million. At the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING TRANSACTIONS 

Scripps Sells Stitcher To SiriusXM

July 13, 2020July 14, 2020 kevincarter Scripps, SiriusXM, Stitcher

• The E.W. Scripps Company has entered into an agreement with SiriusXM to sell its Stitcher podcast business for $325

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

Scripps Turns Off The Radio

December 12, 2018 kevincarter Scripps

• The E.W. Scripps Company is officially out of the radio business with the announcement that the company has closed

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TRANSACTIONS 

Scripps/Triton Sale Closed

December 3, 2018 kevincarter Scripps, Triton Digital

• The E.W. Scripps Company has formally closed its $150 million acquisition of Triton. “The Triton acquisition aligns with the

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FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Brooks New Asst. News Director @ KCBS/SF

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 kevincarter Entercom, Good Karma Brands, Scripps

• Just days before Scripps News-Talk WTMJ and Country WKTI/Milwaukee change ownership to Good Karma Brands (and WKTI flips to Sports-Talk), RAMP has

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE TELEVISION TRANSACTIONS 

Scripps Buying 15 TV Stations

October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 kevincarter Scripps

• The E.W. Scripps Company wasn’t kidding when they got out of the radio business to focus on television —

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COUNTRY FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

WKTI/Milwaukee To Flip To 94.5 ESPN

October 26, 2018October 29, 2018 kevincarter Good Karma Brands, Scripps

• UPDATED: Good Karma Brands just announced that when it assumes ownership of WKTI/Milwaukee from Scripps on November 1, the station will flip

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE RESEARCH TRANSACTIONS 

Scripps Acquires Triton Digital

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 kevincarter Scripps, Triton Digital

• The E.W. Scripps Company may have gotten out of the day-to-day radio business, but the company is staying within

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CHARITY COUNTRY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC SERVICE 

Radio To The Rescue Once Again

August 30, 2018August 30, 2018 kevincarter Scripps

• News-Talk WTMJ and WKTI (94.5 KTI Country)/Milwaukee have initiated “Wisconsin Strong — Storm Relief,” a fundraiser to benefit the victims of

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TRANSACTIONS 

Langmyer Leaving, Wexler Returns To WTMJ & WKTI

August 23, 2018August 24, 2018 kevincarter Good Karma Brands, Scripps

• A new management structure was just announced for News-Talk WTMJ-AM and Country WKTI/Milwaukee after the sale from Scripps to Craig

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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

• NPR announced it will slash its budget by about $8 million in order to provide that money to member

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

• TuneCore, the leading development partner for self-releasing artists — owned by Paris-based Believe — has named Nicki Shamel as

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING 

WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WNEW: Where Rock Lived… & Worked
Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices

July 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio, AURN Launch AmplifiedVoices
Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES 

Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

July 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Deegan Upped To SVP/MM, Audacy Austin

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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

• Akando Music, a Country radio promotion arm of Triple Tigers Records has rounded out its promotion staff with the

Condolences: Chuck Mangione
AC CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

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Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Akando Enhanced By Kosters & Raneiri
Condolences: Chuck Mangione
AC CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Condolences: Chuck Mangione

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Chuck Mangione
Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Reveals Its 2025 Rising 20
Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING 

Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Duque Now Pres. Of ADA & Warner Latin America

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NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
BREAKING NEWS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Cuts Budget, Shares $$$ With Affiliates
B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland

July 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on B-Dub Now Live & Local In Portland
Your Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
AWARDS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Your Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your Country Radio HOF Class Of ’25!
NPR News Chief Announces Resignation
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO 

NPR News Chief Announces Resignation

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR News Chief Announces Resignation
DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio
ADULT HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on DeFriez Names GM/Sales Mgr., WHIN Radio
Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO Smooth Jazz STREAMING 

Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz

July 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnny Lee Walker… & All That Jazz

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