Thursday, October 15, 2026
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  • UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs
  • Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
  • New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
  • HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
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RHYTHMIC

BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Meredith Scores Tampa Bay Hat Trick

October 6, 2026 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WQYK

• Congrats to Meredith Andrade, longtime co-host of Orlando & The Freak Show on Beasley Rhythmic WLLD (WiLD 94.1)/Tampa and

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC STREAMING TOP 40 

Adams Circles Back Home To Alaska

October 5, 2026October 6, 2026 kevincarter KWLF

• McConnell Adams is making his triumphant return to America’s majestic 49th state, as a full-time member of the Last

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter

• Influential music executive Ray Caviano, the founder of RFC Records, who helped shape the rise of disco and dance

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Wake-Up Torch Passed At KSEQ

September 21, 2026September 21, 2026 kevincarter Dana Cortez, KSEQ, Lotus Broadcasting

• Lotus Rhythmic KSEQ (Q97.1)/Visalia-Fresno has annexed the Skyview Networks-syndicated Dana Cortez Show for morning drive, succeeding the long-running Greg

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RHYTHMIC 

Martinez Upped To PD/MD, KMRJ/Palm Springs

September 4, 2026 kevincarter KMRJ, Marker Broadcasting

• Marker Broadcasting Palm Springs announced that Chase Martinez has been elevated to the dual role of PD/MD for Rhythmic

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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Audacy

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

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KFAT Celebrates A Megga Return

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 kevincarter KFAT, Ohana Media Group

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

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Major Movement At Star 94/Atlanta

August 18, 2026August 19, 2026 kevincarter Audacy, WSTR

• Serious changes are underway at Audacy’s WSTR (Star 94)/Atlanta — following the recent departure of Brand Manager Emily Boldon,

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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 kevincarter iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina

• iHeartMedia announced that the 2026 iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina is returning to Miami’s Kaseya Center on Saturday, October 17. This

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

NRG’s Omaha Group Sold To Usher Media

July 14, 2026 kevincarter NRG Media, Usher Media Group

• The sale of News-Talk KOIL-AM/Omaha, NE; Rhythmic KOPW-FM/Plattsmouth, NE; Sports-Talk KOZN-AM & Yacht Rock KZOT-AM/Bellevue, NE; and Hot AC

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BREAKING NEWS

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

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

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

NuVoodoo

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

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice Chairman, Warner Records Group
New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

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

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Roppo Named Vice 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
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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

PROGRAMMING

New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show

October 14, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
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

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