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  • UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
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  • HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Natural Disasters 

Estefans, CVS Team Up For Jobs

March 25, 2020 kevincarter

• As the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to challenge the hospitality and restaurant industries, Miami-based Estefan Enterprises, owned

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CHARITY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Natural Disasters STREAMING 

Spotify Launches COVID-19 Music Relief

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 kevincarter Spotify

• Spotify has launched the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief project, which recommends verified organizations that offer financial relief to those

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CHARITY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES Natural Disasters 

Music Health Alliance: Here To Help

March 24, 2020 kevincarter Music Health Alliance

• Nashville-based non-profit Music Health Alliance has provided healthcare support and advocacy to over 11,000 members of the music community,

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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Natural Disasters 

MusiCares Launches COVID-19 Relief Fund

March 17, 2020March 18, 2020 kevincarter MusiCares, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® and its charitable foundation MusiCares® have established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help folks in the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY Natural Disasters 

This Gift Card Walks Into A Bar…

March 16, 2020 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• With Boston-area restaurants and bars ordered to close on Tuesday, due to coronavirus concerns, Beasley Media Group’s Boston radio

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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Natural Disasters 

Taste Of Hope Event Postponed

March 12, 2020 kevincarter City of Hope, Taste of Hope

• In light of escalating concerns over the COVID-19 coronavirus situation, City of Hope has postponed its 14th Annual Taste

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AC CHARITY COUNTRY FRONT PAGE TOP 40 URBAN URBAN AC 

iHeart Chicago Presents ‘312 Day’

March 11, 2020 kevincarter iHeartMedia

• On Thursday, March 12, iHeartMedia’s Chicago cluster — Urban WGCI, Urban AC WVAZ (V103), AC WLIT (93.9 Lite FM),

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE 

KLOS Breaks $1 Mil St. Jude Barrier

March 3, 2020March 4, 2020 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media, St. Jude

Meruelo Media, Classic Rock 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® announced that its two-day St. Jude Rocks Radiothon,

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CHARITY CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

KLOS & St. Jude Ready To Rock

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media, St. Jude

• Meruelo Media and Classic Rock 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles announced their annual, two-day “St. Jude Rocks” fundraiser, presented by Stella Rosa Wines,

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CHARITY FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Sports Hub Teams Up With Special Olympics

February 13, 2020 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Sports-Talk WBZ-FM (98.5 the Sports Hub)/Boston has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Special Olympics Massachusetts. This alliance

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BREAKING NEWS

Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION 

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
DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW & NABLF Mentorship Window Open
Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP

October 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shaver Joins SoundExchange As SVP
Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

LABEL LOVE

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
Roppo Named Chairman, Warner Records Group
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO

October 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio ALTer EGO ’27 Is GO
Remembering Barry Lyons
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Barry Lyons

October 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Barry Lyons
Executive Action At River House
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action At River House

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

PROGRAMMING

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
Civic Media Bulks Up In IA & IL
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

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’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN AC 

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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