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Albuquerque’s ‘93.3 The Q’ Finalizes Drivetime

February 28, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, KOBQ

• Cumulus Top 40 KOBQ (93.3 The Q)/Albuquerque, NM has finalized its weekday drivetime line-up — last month we reported

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HARDY Launches CROW RECORDS

February 27, 2025 kevincarter Big Loud Rock, Crow Records

• Country rock superstar HARDY has launched his label CROW RECORDS in partnership with Big Loud Rock, with “Nonchalant,” the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS OLDIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Tulsa’s Rick Couri Feelin’ Groovy

February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 kevincarter Groovy 105.7

• Screen Door Broadcasting Classic Hits Groovy 105.7 (KWEN-HD2/K289CC)/Tulsa, playing “The Greatest Hits of the ’60s & ’70s” is excited

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING STREAMING 

Carhart Named CFO Of LiveOne, PodcastOne

February 26, 2025 kevincarter LiveOne, PodcastOne

• LiveOne, an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform, announced Ryan Carhart‘s promotion to Chief Financial Officer of LiveOne,

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Your Quu To Get Visual With Cumulus

February 26, 2025 kevincarter Cumulus Media, QUU

• Cumulus Media is expanding its ability to help advertisers connect with consumers on the go by implementing in-dash messaging

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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

Brian Kelly Departs Audacy Milwaukee

February 26, 2025March 3, 2025 kevincarter Audacy, WMYX, WXSS

• In a surprising turn of events, RAMP has learned that Brian Kelly, a steady hand at the helm of

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Matthews Upgraded From Boise To KC

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 kevincarter KBEQ, Steel City Media

• Congrats to Kyle Matthews, Brand Manager and afternoon talent on Townsquare Media’s KAWO (Wow Country 104.3)/Boise, ID, who is

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Executive Action At The Syndicate

February 25, 2025February 25, 2025 kevincarter The Syndicate

• Entertainment marketing agency The Syndicate has hired seasoned music publicist Sue Marcus of Stunt Company Media Inc. as VP

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Weaver Elevated To OM, Beasley Fayetteville

February 25, 2025 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WKML

• Beasley Media Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Weaver to Operations Manager of the company’s Fayetteville,

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Jones In No Hurry To Leave Kentucky

February 25, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, Kentucky Sports Radio

• Fifteen years in, and he’s just getting warmed up… iHeartMedia announced an exclusive five-year extension with Matt Jones to

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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
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
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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
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
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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

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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 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
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

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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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