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Mainstream Rock

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Meruelo Media Pres./CEO Otto Padron Resigns

February 18, 2025February 19, 2025 kevincarter Meruelo Media

• Otto Padron, President & CEO of Meruelo Media, announced his impending resignation, effective at the end of the month,

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock 

Roach Named SVP/Marketing, Big Loud Rock

February 13, 2025 kevincarter Big Loud Rock

• Big Loud Rock, the Alt/Rock imprint of Big Loud Records, announced the appointment of Brooks Roach as SVP of

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock TOP 40 

Capitol Gets Busy To Head Pop/Rock Digital

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Records

• Capitol Records has named Brian “Busy” Dackowski as Executive Vice President/Head of Pop/Rock Digital Marketing. In his new role

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CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS SALES TOP 40 

Shecterle Named VP/MM, CMG San Antonio

February 3, 2025 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group (CMG) has named company veteran Mark Shecterle as the new VP/Market Manager of CMG San Antonio

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

KLOS/LA Inks Nik Carter For PM Drive

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 kevincarter KLOS

• Meruelo Media’s 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles is proud to announce the hire of rock radio/television veteran and VO pro Nik

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock 

BMLG Adds Reynolds As VP/Digital Marketing

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group

• Big Machine Label Group announced the appointment of Tim Reynolds in the newly created position of Vice President of

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS 

Rumble Ready To Shatter 30-Year Barrier

January 22, 2025 kevincarter Saga Communications, WNOR

• Norfolk radio icon Rick Rumble, who celebrates 30 years as host of Rumble in the Morning on Saga Mainstream

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Scarpetti Leaving WHJY For New Opportunity

January 20, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WHJY

• Big news emanating from iHeartMedia’s venerable WHJY/Providence — Steve Scarpetti, a fixture in the building since 2001, announced his

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AJ Lurie Named VP/MM, Beasley New Jersey

January 16, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group

• Beasley Media Group announces the appointment of AJ Lurie as Vice President and Cluster Manager of the company’s New

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FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION TRIPLE A 

Pinfield Recovering After Medical Event

January 7, 2025January 9, 2025 kevincarter KCSN, Matt Pinfield

• RAMP has learned from several sources that legendary radio and television personality Matt Pinfield has been hospitalized after suffering

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Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

• Audacy Country KILT-FM (100.3 The Bull)/Houston just introduced its new morning show — The Morning Bull with Matt &

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DIGITAL

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
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RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) announced that U.S. recorded music revenues for the first half of 2026

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
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Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

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Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists
AWARDS CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

August 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBI Nat’l Student Production Awards Finalists

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KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

• Ohana Media Group is excited to announce the return of longtime Anchorage radio personality Don Megga to Rhythmic KFAT

Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

LABEL LOVE

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
ACTIVE ROCK FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING STREAMING 

Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG/Blavatnik Fund Reveals ’26 Grantees
WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

August 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Williams To Head Of Music Marketing

PROGRAMMING

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return
Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Travis Re-Ups With iHeart & Premiere
Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Houston’s Bull Reveals New Morning Show
Audacy Still Listening After 10 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Still Listening After 10 Years

September 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Still Listening After 10 Years
KRMG’s Hill & Berg Drive Tulsa Home
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

KRMG’s Hill & Berg Drive Tulsa Home

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KRMG’s Hill & Berg Drive Tulsa Home
Stillman Joins Skyview As VP/Sales
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Stillman Joins Skyview As VP/Sales

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stillman Joins Skyview As VP/Sales

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