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ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SALES URBAN 

Gallenbeck Named RVP, Cumulus Eugene & Reno

November 14, 2023 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media has promoted Tricia Gallenbeck to Regional Vice President of the company’s properties in Reno, NV, and Eugene,

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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

AirKast Teams Up With Rivlin Media

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 kevincarter Airkast, Ron Rivlin Media

• AirKast is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Ron Rivlin Media. This strategic collaboration brings together two industry

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Fischer Joins SoundStack As VP

November 13, 2023 kevincarter SoundStack

• SoundStack, the audio-as-a-service (AaaS) company, announced the appointment of Michael Fischer as Vice President of Business Development. The appointment

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Terri Avery Announces Her Retirement

November 13, 2023November 14, 2023 kevincarter Cox Media Group, WALR

• Terri Avery, Director of Branding and Programming for Cox Media Group’s WALR (KISS 104.1)/Atlanta, announced her impending retirement, effective

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Beamer Held Over At The Fan

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 kevincarter WBNS-FM

• Brandon Beam has inked a new, multi-year extension to remain with TEGNA Sports-Talk WBNS (97.1 The Fan)/Columbus, OH, the

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

America Meets Mason Dixon

November 12, 2023 kevincarter Audio 1, Mason Dixon

• Audio 1 is proud to announce the signing of the ’80s-centric music show, Mason Dixon Generation ’80s for national

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Toucher And…. [New Host Here]

November 10, 2023November 12, 2023 kevincarter 98.5 The Sports Hub

• UPDATED: RAMP has confirmed that Rich Shertenlieb has officially exited his longtime co-host spot on the highly rated Toucher

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Visa Charged With New SVPP Role

November 9, 2023November 10, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KBOS

• iHeartMedia has promoted Angel “Visa” Jarquin to Senior Vice President of Programming for the company’s Pacific Area, which includes

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Jordan Lee Comes Home To Radio Milwaukee

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 kevincarter Radio Milwaukee, WYMS

• WYMS (Radio Milwaukee) is pleased to announce the return of prodigal son Jordan Lee to the station, this time

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

KIIS-FM Names Wheeler Dir. Of Imaging

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023 kevincarter iHeartMedia, KIIS-FM

• iHeartMedia Los Angeles introduced Matt Wheeler as the new Director of Imaging for 102.7 KIIS-FM. In his exciting new

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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
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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
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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
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
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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

PROGRAMMING

HBCU Stations Receive $750K Support
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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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