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  • New Zip Codes For Bret Mega Show
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SoundExchange Welcomes Strouse, Cohn, Carmichael

April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 kevincarter SoundExchange

• SoundExchange shared the news of three significant executive appointments — Kathleen Strouse is named Senior Vice President of Operations,

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMGN EVP Elevations For Christian & Femia

April 17, 2023April 18, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) announced the promotions of Lori Christian to Executive Vice President of Marketing and Rob

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Jennings Earns CMG VP Upgrade

April 17, 2023 kevincarter Cox Media Group

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the promotion of Owen Jennings to Vice President of Product and Innovation. In this

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ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The End Reboots ‘Locals Only,’ Adds Camfield

April 14, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, KNDD

• Audacy announced a couple of significant programming updates for Alternative KNDD (107.7 The End)/Seattle: 1) after a 2 1/2

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS 

Raise Your Glass To Al McCoy

April 13, 2023 kevincarter Al McCoy

• Last month we shared the story of Al McCoy, legendary Phoenix Suns’ broadcaster, who is retiring at the end

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Louis Joins NHPR As VP/Development

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 kevincarter NHPR

• Christine Louis has joined New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR) as its new Vice President of Development and will oversee

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TuneCore Teams Up With Gritty In Pink

April 12, 2023 kevincarter Tunecore

• TuneCore, the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists announced a partnership with Gritty In Pink, a new organization

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CMG Elevates Ashworth To SVP/Streaming

April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 kevincarter Capitol Music Group

• Jen Ashworth has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Commercial Marketing & Streaming for Capitol Music Group (CMG).

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NPR Getting Out Of The Twitter Business

April 12, 2023April 13, 2023 kevincarter NPR, Twitter

• NPR will no longer post fresh content to its 52 official Twitter feeds, becoming the first major news organization

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Wolf Country To Replace FM 100/Memphis

April 11, 2023April 11, 2023 kevincarter Audacy, WLFP

• Yesterday we reported that, despite Audacy’s impending sale of Country WLFP (94.1 The Wolf)/Memphis to EMF, management announced it

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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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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
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

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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

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
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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
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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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