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LABEL LOVE

AC BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, WLTW

• iHeartMedia and the iconic Empire State Building announced the iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Pentatonix with a special

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025December 16, 2025 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Caroline Ellis to Vice President, A&R. Based in Los Angeles, Ellis will report to Jackie

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Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) announced the promotion of Eric Wong to EVP, Recorded Music at WMG alongside his positions

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BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter CRS 2026, iMAR Entertainment

• Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) announced the return of its partnership with iMAR Entertainment for a second consecutive year,

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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 kevincarter ASCAP Foundation

• The ASCAP Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators, announced that Patricia Leonard has been appointed

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025December 12, 2025 kevincarter Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group announced the appointment of Sherry Alaghehband as Vice President of National Promotion. In this new role,

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 kevincarter RIAA, Taylor Swift

• Not surprisingly, Taylor Swift commands The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) Year-End list of 2025 certifications. With her

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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has unified its global sync operations, bringing its frontline, catalog, and now Production Music sync

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Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Virgin Music Group

• Virgin Music Group has promoted Nicole Thomas from Co-Country Manager to Managing Director of Virgin Music Group, South Africa,

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Jeff Sosnow Named Pres., Reprise Records

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 kevincarter Reprise Records, Warner Records

• Warner Records Group announced that Jeff Sosnow has been promoted to President of Reprise Records, in addition to his

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

December 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Extends With Charlamagne Tha God

• iHeartMedia announced that it has extended its relationship with Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club,

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DIGITAL

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
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iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

• iHeartMedia and Netflix announced an exclusive video podcasting partnership for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts. The agreement includes all

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
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MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window

December 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Extends Mentorship Submission Window
BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee
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BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

December 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BBC Introducing Itself To Tennessee

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Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay

January 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay

• Midwest Communications’ Country WNCY (Y100)/Green Bay, WI is proud to announce the promotion of afternoon drive personality Hannah Damas

Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny
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Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny

January 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny
Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler

January 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler

LABEL LOVE

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
AC BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sky-Scraping Performance By Pentatonix
Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records

December 17, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ellis Elevated To VP/A&R At Island Records
Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Wong Upped To EVP, Recorded Music, WMG
CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

CRS ’26 Available Via Barter

December 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Available Via Barter
Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation

December 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Leonard Named Exec. Director, ASCAP Foundation
Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Alaghehband Named VP/Nat’l Promo, Virgin Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay

January 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Damas Upped To MD, WNCY/Green Bay
Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny

January 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palm Springs Now Extra Sunny
Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler

January 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Westwood One Launches Nightly with Jade & Tyler
Cape Cod Extended Forecast: Mostly COOL
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE OLDIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Cape Cod Extended Forecast: Mostly COOL

December 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cape Cod Extended Forecast: Mostly COOL
JC & Ken Ride Again At Fox Sports SoFla
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING SYNDICATION 

JC & Ken Ride Again At Fox Sports SoFla

December 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on JC & Ken Ride Again At Fox Sports SoFla
iHeart & Stugotz In Serious Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

iHeart & Stugotz In Serious Relationship

December 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Stugotz In Serious Relationship

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