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Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 kevincarter Big Machine Records, Borchetta Entertainment

• Scott Borchetta has been rolling non-stop since leaving HYBE America last month, reclaiming the Big Machine Records brand, retaining

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Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 kevincarter Galaxy Label Group

• Platinum-selling duo LOCASH (Preston Brust and Chris Lucas) have partnered with their super-manager Skip Bishop and Canadian Country artist-turned-Music

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AWMF Announces 2026 Board

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 kevincarter AWMF===

• The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) proudly introduces its 2026 Foundation Board of Directors. > OFFICER ROLES

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McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026March 16, 2026 kevincarter MCA

• MCA, a division of Universal Music Group, has promoted Miranda McDonald and Jimmy Rector to Senior Vice President, Promotion

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RIAA Releases ’25 Year End Music Revenue Report

March 16, 2026March 15, 2026 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its 2025 Year-End Recorded Music Revenue Report, which reported that

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Concord Stealthily Acquires Ninja Tune

March 15, 2026 kevincarter Concord, Ninja Tune

• Concord has acquired indie, UK-based Ninja Tune Records. The move vastly increases Concord Label Group’s UK and European footprint

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iHeart Teams Up With Global Gaming League

March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 kevincarter Global Gaming League, iHeartMedia

• iHeartMedia recently announced a new production, marketing and distribution deal with the Global Gaming League (GGL), marking a major

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Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026March 12, 2026 kevincarter Radio One, WLNK

• We are sending our best wishes to a longtime friend — Neal Sharpe, PD of Radio One Hot AC

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Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter KPLZ, Lotus Communications

• Lotus Seattle Corporation, a division of family-owned broadcaster Lotus Communications announced the appointment of Andrew Adams as General Manager

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Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026 kevincarter BFOA, Katz Media Group

• The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) proudly announces that Katz Media Group has raised more than $45,000 during its