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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Bold Gold Counts Down To ‘Catskills News Talk’

June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 kevincarter Bold Gold Media, WVOS-AM

• Bold Gold Media Group in Upstate New York is making final preparations to launch a new station, as 1240

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES RESEARCH 

Curran Named CEO Of DMR/Interactive

June 21, 2023 kevincarter DMR Interactive

• DMR/Interactive proudly announced the appointment of Andrew Curran as the company’s new CEO, effective July 1. Curran will succeed

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Schnitt Show Ending, Kelli Lives On

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 kevincarter Compass Media Networks, WRBQ

• Todd Schnitt announced he will cease production of his Compass Media Group-syndicated The Schnitt Show, effective July 28, as

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Davis Upped To Pres. Of Empire

June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 kevincarter Empire

• San Francisco-based independent record label, distributor and publisher Empire has promoted Tina Davis to President. In her newly elevated

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING URBAN AC VOICEOVER 

Cromwell Nashville Rewards Its Ace

June 20, 2023 kevincarter Cromwell Media

• Cromwell Media Nashville Production Manager Dennis “Ace” Swartz has been upgraded to Creative Services Director for the Nashville group,

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WFAN/NY Reveals New Weekday Schedule

June 20, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WFAN

• Audacy Sports-Talk WFAN/New York announced a revised weekday schedule in the wake of the impending June 30 departure of

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PTP Executive Action

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 kevincarter Point-To-Point

• Point-To-Point Marketing (PTP) celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, and along with that impressive milestone comes two key executive

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Capitol Relaunches Tamla Records

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 kevincarter Capitol Christian Music Group, Capitol Music Group

• Capitol Music Group (CMG) and Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) have relaunched iconic label Tamla Records as a

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Tanchyk Now Brand Mgr. Of Portland’s Buzz

June 19, 2023June 19, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KRSK

• Jamie “Tanch” Tanchyk has been elevated to Brand Manager of Audacy Hot AC KRSK (105.1 The Buzz)/Portland, OR. The

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

88.9 WERS Celebrates Juneteenth

June 18, 2023June 18, 2023 kevincarter WERS

• All day Monday, June 19, Emerson College’s 88.9 WERS/Boston is proud to dedicate all of its programming to the

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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

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

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

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

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
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

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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