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Frampton Comes To BMG

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 kevincarter BMG, Peter Frampton

• BMG announced the acquisition of rights to the catalog of one of the most celebrated artists and guitarists in

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

For Warner Records, The Answer Is Riddle

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 kevincarter Warner Records

• Sam Riddle has joined Warner Records as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Riddle makes the move after nearly five

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Condolences: Stax Founder Jim Stewart

December 6, 2022 kevincarter Stax Records

• Jim Stewart, founder of the legendary Stax Records, which helped launch the careers of icons such as Otis Redding,

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Satellite Radio 

VP Upgrade For BBR’s O’Brien

December 5, 2022 kevincarter BBR Music Group, Broken Bow Records

• BBR Music Group has elevated Scotty O’Brien to Vice President of Promotion, Marketing for SiriusXM Radio. O’Brien is an

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Suspect Charged With Takeoff’s Murder

December 2, 2022December 4, 2022 kevincarter Migos, Takeoff

• Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff, who was killed last

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Habtemariam Stepping Down At Motown

November 29, 2022November 30, 2022 kevincarter Motown Records, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and Ethiopia Habtemariam jointly announced that Habtemariam, the current Chairwoman & CEO of Motown Records,

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Condolences: Charles Koppelman

November 26, 2022November 27, 2022 kevincarter Charles Koppelman, EMI, SBK

• Longtime music industry executive Charles Koppelman, who was most notably known as the “K” in SBK Records and former

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Butters Joins Concord As VP/Sync

November 21, 2022November 21, 2022 kevincarter Concord

• Concord has hired Chase Butters as Vice President of Sync for Concord Music Publishing. Based in Concord’s Los Angeles

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IGA Ups Nieman To SVP/Sports & Gaming

November 19, 2022 kevincarter Interscope Records

• Interscope Geffen A&M Records has promoted David Nieman to SVP of Sports & Gaming. In his new role, Nieman

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CRS ’23: Day Passes, Digital Music Summit

November 17, 2022 kevincarter CRS 2023

• CRS announced that Day Passes for CRS 2023 are now available for purchase at $249 per day and are

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BREAKING NEWS

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

• Disney’s ABC on Tuesday filed suit against the FCC, alleging that its early review of its broadcast licenses is

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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

• Townsquare Media announced yet another strategic digital advertising partnership via its Townsquare Ignite Digital Advertising division — this time

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
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Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

• In the wake of the recent retirement of beloved radio legend Gayle Garton, who served South Florida listeners for

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
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

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Condolences: ZZ Top’s Frank Beard
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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

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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
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

PROGRAMMING

Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
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ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
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Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Morning Kickoff Expanded At Austin’s Zone
Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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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

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