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BRANDING/MARKETING

BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Covino & Rich Upped To Weekdays On FSR

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 kevincarter FOX Sports Radio

• FOX Sports Radio (FSR), a division of Premiere Sports Network announced that Steve Covino and Rich Davis will be

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BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Studio2Bee & Shomby Join Forces

September 20, 2022September 21, 2022 kevincarter Country's Radio Coach, Studio2Bee Entertainment

• Nashville-based artist development firm Studio2Bee Entertainment announced a strategic alignment with John Shomby‘s Country Radio’s Coach, Inc. “It’s a

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ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock TOP 40 

Ramos Returns To Interscope In EVP Role

September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 kevincarter Interscope Records

• Interscope Records announced the appointment of music industry veteran Xavier Ramos to the position of Executive Vice President of

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PUBLIC RADIO TRIPLE A 

WFUV’s Holiday Cheer Returns

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022 kevincarter WFUV

• After a two-year hiatus, Fordham University non-comm 90.7 WFUV/New York proudly announces the return of its Holiday Cheer for

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Addison Promoted At PromoSuite

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 kevincarter PromoSuite

• PromoSuite has elevated six-year company veteran Nia Addison to Customer Success & Renewal Contract Manager. In this newly-created role

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartLand Gates Swing Open

September 14, 2022 kevincarter iHeartLand, Roblox, State Farm

• iHeartMedia has increased its presence in the metaverse with the official opening of iHeartLand on Roblox, described as a

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Roberton Joins RCA As SVP, Creative

September 14, 2022 kevincarter RCA Records

• RCA Records welcomes Niki Roberton to the team as Senior Vice President, Creative. In this newly-created role, Roberton will

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Perfect Linemates: Bone & Bolts

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WHPT

• The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and Cox Media Group Tampa announced a multi-year partnership that will make Hot Talk

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BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

‘We Can Survive’ Concert Returns

September 13, 2022 kevincarter

• Audacy’s We Can Survive benefit concert returns to the Hollywood Bowl for its 9th year on Saturday, October 22,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Launches Virgin Music Group

September 13, 2022 kevincarter UMG, Virgin Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the launch of the Virgin Music Group, a new global division that will unify

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BREAKING NEWS

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

• 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
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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Kaplan Leaving NAB After 14 Years
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Kaplan Leaving NAB After 14 Years

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kaplan Leaving NAB After 14 Years

• NAB announced that Rick Kaplan, Chief Legal Officer & EVP, Legal and Regulatory Affairs will depart at the end

Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
Rusty Walker Window Open
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Rusty Walker Window Open

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rusty Walker Window Open

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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
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

Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Izzy Mitchell Now Streaming In NH & VT
Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One

October 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville Public Media Adds Two, Ups One
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

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