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Taylor Swift Signs With UMPG

February 6, 2020February 6, 2020 kevincarter Taylor Swift, UMPG

• Taylor Swift has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG). Swift’s previous deal with Sony/ATV

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Radio Digital Revenue Breaks $1B Barrier

February 5, 2020 kevincarter Borrell Associates, RAB

• Radio’s digital ad revenue blasted through the billion-dollar plateau for the first time, now accounting for 10% of total

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FGL’s Big Loud Separation

February 3, 2020 kevincarter Big Loud, Florida Georgia Line

• Florida Georgia Line and managers Seth England and Kevin “Chief” Zaruk of Big Loud have amicably parted ways after a record-breaking

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Executive Action, CFO Sector

January 20, 2020 kevincarter Media Financial Management

• Marie Tedesco, Chief Financial Officer for Beasley Media Group, Kent Nate, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for

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Cumulus EVP/CFO Abbot To Exit

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 kevincarter Cumulus Media

• Cumulus Media Inc. announced that John Abbot, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will leave the Company at

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Saban Inks Alliance With UMG, Caroline

January 9, 2020January 9, 2020 kevincarter Saban Music Group, UMG

• Saban Music Group (SMG), a music company backed by worldwide entertainment industry pioneer Haim Saban, announces a global distribution

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Nielsen Set To Split: Global Media, Global Connect

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 kevincarter Nielsen

• Nielsen Holdings plc announced its plan to spin-off the company’s Global Connect business, creating two independent, publicly traded companies

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Cumulus Names Berju VP of Finance

October 30, 2019 kevincarter Cumulus Media, Westwood One

• Cumulus Media announces the hire of Robert Berju as VP of Finance and Strategy. In this newly created position, the

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Tyga Signs With Columbia Records

October 15, 2019 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Grammy® Award-nominated multiplatinum hip-hop star Tyga has officially signed with Columbia Records in what is described as a “multi-million dollar

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Mapleton-Stephens Deal Closed

October 9, 2019 kevincarter Mapleton Communications, Stephens Media Group

• Yesterday we received the official word that the $21 million sale of 37 radio stations (and translators) from Mapleton

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BREAKING NEWS

Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

• Widely respected music executive Gregg Nadel has been elevated to the newly created central role of President of A&R

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

• Merlin, the digital rights agency for the world’s leading independent labels and distributors, announced the appointment of Charlie Lexton

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle
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St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

November 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on St. John Upped To DOS, Bonneville Seattle

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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

• Widely respected music executive Gregg Nadel has been elevated to the newly created central role of President of A&R

Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group
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Nadel Named Pres., A&R, Warner Records Group

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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
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Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin

November 12, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Lexton Appointed CEO Of Merlin
MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
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MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA VP Upgrades For Angulo & Viegut
Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
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Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lacy Named Chair/Pres., Warner Records Nashville
Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
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Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees

November 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Presenting The 2026 Grammy Nominees
A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG
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A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

November 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A&R Enhancement Underway At BBR/BMG

PROGRAMMING

Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
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Stingray To Acquire TuneIn

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray To Acquire TuneIn
GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
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GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on GM Wanted: 100.9 The Creek/Macon
Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
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Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Skyview & MusicMaster
The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [95 Triple X] Programming Dept.
Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
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Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Life After ‘FUV For Darren DeVivo
It’s A Wrap For Reynolds
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It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

November 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on It’s A Wrap For Reynolds

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