UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
• Jim Roppo‘s move from Republic Records to Warner Music Group comes against the backdrop of extensive layoffs inside Universal
FRONT PAGE
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
• The HBCU Radio Preservation Project (HBCU RPP) has received $750,000 from the Ford Foundation, which has been used over
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
• Curb Records announces the elevation of Todd Thomas to VP of Promotion. Building on Curb Records’ longstanding commitment to
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
• Civic Media, Inc. has reached an agreement with Pritchard Broadcasting Corp., Titan Broadcasting, LLC, and Galesburg Broadcasting Company to
McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
• Congrats to Rich McLaughlin, who has been formally named General Manager of Fordham University’s 90.7 WFUV/New York. McLaughlin, a
CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
• The Country Music Association (CMA) announced the winners of the 2026 CMA Broadcast Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Country
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
• Major moves are happening at YEA Media Group’s Tino Cochino Radio — 1) Co-host Serina Perez exits after five
Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX
• Connoisseur Media Bay Area has announced the addition of market veteran Mia Amor to afternoon drive on Urban AC
Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
• Urban One’s Reach Media and Radio One announced the launch of The Garden of Love, a new night-time slow
Cumulus Elevates “KB” To VP/Urban Formats
• Cumulus Media has promoted Kathy “KB” Brown to VP of Urban Formats. In her new role, Brown will serve
EXECUTIVE ACTION
UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
• Jim Roppo‘s move from Republic Records to Warner Music Group comes against the backdrop of extensive layoffs inside Universal
PROGRAMMING
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
• The HBCU Radio Preservation Project (HBCU RPP) has received $750,000 from the Ford Foundation, which has been used over
PROS IN MOTION
Mia Amor Drives Bay Area Home On KBLX
• Connoisseur Media Bay Area has announced the addition of market veteran Mia Amor to afternoon drive on Urban AC
FREE AGENT
Voluntary Retirements At Disney Music Group
• RAMP has confirmed that the following Disney Music Group (DMG) employees are accepting a corporate VERO package (Voluntary Early
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Asst. OM Opening, Evansville, IN
• Midwest Communications in Evansville, IN — home of Classic Rock 107.5 WABX, Top 40 WSTO (Hot 96), AC 104.1
