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Global Citizen, WHO Present ‘One World’ Special

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020 kevincarter

• Global Citizen and the World Health Organization today announced One World: Together at Home, a massive global special that

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CHARITY COUNTRY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Natural Disasters 

CMA Pledges $1 Mil To MusiCares

April 1, 2020 kevincarter CMA, MusiCares

• As the music industry and its live events sector continues to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Country

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ACM Lifting Lives®, Helping Humans

April 1, 2020 kevincarter ACM Lifting Lives

• ACM Lifting Lives® announced the creation of the ACM Lifting Lives® COVID-19 Response Fund to assist individuals working in

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iHeart Living Room Concert Raises $8 Mil

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• Sunday night’s broadcast of the iHeartMedia/FOX benefit special Fox Presents The iHeart Living Room Concert For America — created to

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That Is One Big Sanitized Machine

March 27, 2020March 29, 2020 kevincarter Big Machine

• Big Machine Distillery, Nashville-based makers of platinum-filtered premium vodka has retooled during this COVID-19 crisis and is now producing

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iHeart/FOX ‘Living Room’ Getting Crowded

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia and FOX announced that Camila Cabello, Dave Grohl, H.E.R. and Sam Smith will perform this Sunday during the all-new benefit special,

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CMG Atlanta Hosts All-Day Food Drive

March 26, 2020 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Friday from 6am-midnight, Cox Media Group’s Atlanta radio stations — News-Talk 95.5 WSB, AC WSB-FM (B98.5), Classic Hits WSRV (97.1

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Benztown, P1 Launch COVID-19 FB Group

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 kevincarter Benztown, P1 Media Group

• Benztown has partnered with P1 Media Group to launch a new Facebook Group for all radio stations around the

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Drive Will, Drive Will Rock You

March 26, 2020 kevincarter WDRV

• Hubbard Classic Rock WDRV (97.1 The Drive)/Chicago plans to provide a few moments of reflection, diversion and unity for the

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Cruz Cares — Now More Than Ever

March 26, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KRRL

• The Cruz Show, which holds down afternoon drive on iHeartMedia Urban KRRL (Real 92.3)/Los Angeles has launched a local hotline

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BREAKING NEWS

Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

• Warner Records Group announced the appointment of Jim Roppo as Chairman. Based in Los Angeles and reporting to Warner

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Promotions Galore At CMA
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Promotions Galore At CMA

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotions Galore At CMA

• The Country Music Association (CMA) has announced a group of recent promotions, further enhancing the vital roles across multiple teams and

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
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MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
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Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
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Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

• Jim Roppo‘s move from Republic Records to Warner Music Group comes against the backdrop of extensive layoffs inside Universal

Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

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LABEL LOVE

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
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UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
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Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
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Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Thomas Upped To VP/Promotion At Curb
iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
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iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
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Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
Executive Action At River House
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Executive Action At River House

October 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At River House

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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
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HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

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Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
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Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE 

McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McLaughlin Named GM, Fordham’s WFUV/NY
CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
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CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Announces ’26 Broadcast Award Winners
Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
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Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Change Is Inevitable With Tino Cochino
Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’
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Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reach Media, Radio One Launch ‘Garden Of Love’

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