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SiriusXM

BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS Satellite Radio STREAMING STREAMING 

Howard Goes To Hollywood

September 5, 2019 kevincarter Howard Stern, Pandora, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM and Pandora announced that the notoriously travel-adverse Howard Stern will actually fly to Los Angeles to preside over the

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DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Post-Pandora, SiriusXM Lays Off 60-ish

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• In the wake of SiriusXM completing its $3.5 billion acquisition of Pandora, 60 people have been let go, according

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Serious SiriusXM/Pandora Synergy

March 6, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM announced its first step in a major commitment to delivering world-class content to the Pandora audience. To that

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SiriusXM Closes On Pandora Acquisition

February 1, 2019February 4, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• Sirius XM Holdings Inc. announced that it has formally closed on its acquisition of Pandora Media, Inc. With the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Meyer To Run Combined SiriusXM/Pandora

January 29, 2019 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• Pandora stockholders today overwhelmingly approved the acquisition of Pandora Media, Inc. by SiriusXM Holdings Inc. Holders of approximately 75%

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Satellite Radio STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

SiriusXM Acquiring Pandora

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 kevincarter Pandora, SiriusXM

• SiriusXM Holdings Inc. and Pandora Media, Inc. today announced a definitive agreement under which SiriusXM will acquire Pandora in

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CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Shotgun Tom In Spaaaaaaace!

August 20, 2018August 20, 2018 kevincarter SiriusXM

• Finally! The legendary “Shotgun” Tom Kelly will make his long-awaited debut on SiriusXM’s 60s on 6 channel on Monday, Labor Day,

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Beach Boys Reunite For SiriusXM

July 25, 2018July 24, 2018 kevincarter Brian Wilson, SiriusXM, The Beach Boys

• SiriusXM announced that The Beach Boys would appear for an intimate Q&A session with a select group of listeners at

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Netflix Radio Venture Is A Joke

July 19, 2018 kevincarter Netflix, SiriusXM

• Netflix is expanding its footprint into radio, thanks to a partnership with SiriusXM. As CNBC reports, Netflix announced it

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT SALES 

iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

• RAMP has learned that iHeartMedia is undergoing restructuring at the executive level, as several prominent company veterans have reportedly

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 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

 WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

April 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  WYPR Debuts Enhanced Programming

• Effective today, Baltimore Public Media launches a comprehensive update to WYPR‘s daily programming schedule, deepening local coverage and integrating

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
iHeart New England Handled With Care
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart New England Handled With Care
Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

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Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN AC 

Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC

• Done Deal: Radio One Urban AC WMMJ (Majic 102.3)/Washington, DC is bringing Russ Parr back to the station, this

Pros On The Loose: Ty Bailey
CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

Pros On The Loose: Ty Bailey

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Ty Bailey
iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT SALES 

iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Undergoes Executive Restructuring

LABEL LOVE

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Giangreco Named Pres./A&R, Big Loud Publishing
Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ackman Submits UMG Takeover Bid
Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records

April 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Gersh Upped To EVP/A&R, Warner Records
Executive Action: Heather Luke
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: Heather Luke

April 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Heather Luke
Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

PROGRAMMING

Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN AC 

Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Russ Parr Comes Home To Majic 102.3/DC
Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
ADULT HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neon 93.1 Glows With Sammi Tempesta
WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WTOP Launches Next Gen Sports Coverage
BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue

April 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BIA Projects Elevated ’26 Local Ad Revenue
Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pat Still Ready To Call It A Career
WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

April 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Drops The Needle On Vinyl Day

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