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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

‘Morning Mess,’ Minus One

August 22, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, B96, KALV

• Earlier this week, Joey Boy, a founding member of The Morning Mess, based at Audacy Top 40 WBBM (B96)/Chicago,

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Logsdon Named VP/Publicity, BMG Nashville

August 22, 2023 kevincarter BBR Music Group, BMG Nashville

• BMG Nashville is thrilled to announce the hire of PR pro Mark Logsdon as Vice President of Publicity. In

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The Orchard Picks Williams As SVP

August 22, 2023 kevincarter The Orchard

• The Orchard announced the appointment of Gita Williams as Senior Vice President, Artist and Label Services, U.S. In her

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PRODUCTION 

Rockin’ The Wheels Off Detroit

August 21, 2023August 21, 2023 kevincarter WLLZ

• iHeartMedia Classic Rock 106.7 WLLZ (Detroit’s Wheels)/Detroit proudly announces the release of Motor City Rocks 2023 — a vinyl

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KDWB Launches ‘Falen & Zach’ In PM Drive

August 21, 2023August 22, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KDWB

• Making optimum use of existing air talent, iHeartMedia Top 40 KDWB/Minneapolis announces the debut of the new Falen &

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

WMGK Taps Cord & Vassalotti For Mornings

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 kevincarter Beasley Media Group, WMGK

• Beasley Classic Rock 102.9 WMGK/Philadelphia keeps it firmly in its radio family to find a worthy successor to recently

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Where There’s Hope, There’s Luck

August 17, 2023 kevincarter Hope Media Group

• Hope Media Group welcomes Tate Luck as its new Director of Audio Streaming. Luck has served as a programming

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Who’s Craving Some ‘Yummy Hits?’

August 15, 2023 kevincarter Yummy Hits

• Ken Moultrie of Broadcast Partners announced the launch of a new radio brand — “Yummy Hits,” a customized format

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Star Moves: Kruse, Pirak & Connell

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 kevincarter KPLZ, Lotus Communications

• More changes at Lotus Hot AC KPLZ (Star 101.5)/Seattle — on the heels of the departure of morning duo

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

BMLG Ups Nixon, Adds Waters

August 15, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, The Valory Music Co.

• Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, proudly announces the appointment of Brooke Nixon as Director, Streaming.

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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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DIGITAL

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

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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
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

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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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