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BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Charlamagne Tha God, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia announced that it has extended its relationship with Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club,

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Netflix

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

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WISN’s Jay Weber Transitions To Podcast Format

December 9, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WISN

• iHeartMedia’s NewsTalk 1130 WISN/Milwaukee announced that 35-year station veteran Jay Weber, host of The Jay Weber Show since 2007

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iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced a groundbreaking, multi-platform partnership that will bring TikTok creators into iHeart’s ecosystem. This collaboration includes

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Bert Weiss — Unplugged & Free To Navigate

October 27, 2025October 29, 2025 kevincarter Bert Weiss

• Last Friday, a morning show tradition for thousands of listeners nationwide came to an end, as Bert Weiss, host

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 Knight Keeps Walkin’ To Nashville

October 23, 2025 kevincarter Takin' A Walk

• Premiere Networks and media executive/consultant Buzz Knight announced the launch of a new podcast, Takin’ A Walk Nashville, hosted

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Globes Debut ‘Best Podcast’ Category

October 6, 2025 kevincarter Golden Globes

• The Golden Globes revealed the 25 podcasts eligible for the inaugural “Best Podcast” category at the 83rd Golden Globes,

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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025September 23, 2025 kevincarter Audioboom

• Audioboom, the leading global podcast company, announced the appointment of Craig Eastwood as Vice President, International. Eastwood (left) most

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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 kevincarter Art19, Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group has entered an agreement with premier podcast hosting and monetization platform, ART19, an Amazon company. With

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Executive Action: Baltimore Public Media

September 2, 2025 kevincarter Baltimore Public Media, WTYD, WYPR

• Baltimore Public Media (BPM), parent company of NPR affiliate WYPR 88.1, Triple A WTMD 89.7, and Your Public Studios

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
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iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

• iHeartMedia announced that it has extended its relationship with Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club,

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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington
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Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ayers Elevated To VP/MM, Cumulus Lexington

• Andrea Ayers has been elevated to Vice President/Market Manager for Cumulus Lexington, KY, effective Jan. 1. Ayers is a

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
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iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades
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iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades

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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
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Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
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CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
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Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
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Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
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Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Registration Open For ‘The Last Conclave’
Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
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Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group

December 18, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Swanson Acquires Finger Lakes Radio Group
Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
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Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Buys WNOV & Milwaukee Courier
Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
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Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
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Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rico Returns To Oxnard-Ventura On KBBY
Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi
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Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Premiere Annexes Murphy, Sam & Jodi

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