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Meruelo Media

CHARITY FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS STREAMING 

KLOS Rocks A New St. Jude Record

December 17, 2025 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media’s mighty 95.5 KLOS/Los Angeles held its 9th annual St. Jude Radiothon on Dec. 11 & 12, with

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CLASSIC HIP HOP EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE TELEVISION 

Meruelo Media Pres./CEO Otto Padron Resigns

February 18, 2025February 19, 2025 kevincarter Meruelo Media

• Otto Padron, President & CEO of Meruelo Media, announced his impending resignation, effective at the end of the month,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SPANISH-LANGUAGE TRANSACTIONS 

‘La Vale’ Extended At Cali 93.9

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 kevincarter KLLI, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media announced that it has extended the contract of Angelica Vale, popular TV, film and theater entertainer, community

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CHARITY CLASSIC HIP HOP CLASSIC ROCK EDUCATION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Meruelo Media Aids SoCal Fire Relief

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 kevincarter Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media, the largest minority-owned single market specialty media cluster in Southern California, is partnering with the American Red

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CHARITY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

Otto Padron Joins Board Of Village For Vets

January 7, 2025January 6, 2025 kevincarter Meruelo Media

• Village for Vets, the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting homeless and at-risk veterans in Los Angeles County and beyond

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES STREAMING 

Ready To Drive Los Angeles Home?

October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• One of the biggest gigs in Rock Radio is now open — we’re talking afternoon drive on the legendary

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CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Kevin & Sluggo Out At KLOS/LA

September 6, 2024September 8, 2024 kevincarter KLOS, Meruelo Media

• The high profile personnel cuts continue inside Meruelo Media’s Los Angeles’ radio group — the latest departures are afternoon

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BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE VOICEOVER 

Meruelo Media Names Berger Sr. Imaging Dir.

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024 kevincarter KPWR, Meruelo Media

• Los Angeles-based Meruelo Media has named Andrew Berger as Senior Imaging Director for the company’s Audio Brands, effective immediately.

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CLASSIC HIP HOP FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

DJ ECTO1 Named APD Of KDAY

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 kevincarter KDAY, Meruelo Media

• Matthew “DJ ECTO1” Hernandez, MD of Meruelo Media Classic Hip Hop 93.5 KDAY/Los Angeles has been promoted to Assistant

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Pio Ferro Joins Meruelo Media As SVP/Audio Brands

May 2, 2024May 3, 2024 kevincarter KDAY, KLLI, KLOS, KPWR, Meruelo Media

• Meruelo Media, owner of KPWR (Power 106), KLLI (Cali 93.9), 95.5 KLOS, 93.5 KDAY, and KWHY-22 TV/Los Angeles announced

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BREAKING NEWS

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

• RAMP has confirmed that Pat Paxton has resigned as SVP of Content at Saga Communications after a three-year run.

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

• Congrats to Mike “Sandman” Sanders, former PD of SummitMedia Country 104.7 WZZK/Birmingham, AL, who has relocated to Nashville, where

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

• RAMP has confirmed that Pat Paxton has resigned as SVP of Content at Saga Communications after a three-year run.

Remembering Buffalo’s Sandy Beach
CLASSIC HITS CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS TOP 40 

Remembering Buffalo’s Sandy Beach

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Buffalo’s Sandy Beach
Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

LABEL LOVE

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
CLASSIC ROCK CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hodson Elevated To VP At Tape Room
Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

August 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

PROGRAMMING

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Paxton Saga Draws To A Close

August 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Paxton Saga Draws To A Close
Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chicago’s Score Drops Mulligan & Harris
Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Rob Archer Packing For The ATL

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rob Archer Packing For The ATL
Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC

August 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moore Named Pres./Market Mgr., Hubbard DC
Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up Rockin’ In Des Moines!
Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
AWARDS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING 

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

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