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LABEL LOVE

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Appleton Named CMO Of Jaxsta

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 kevincarter Jaxsta

• Jaxsta Limited, billed as “the world’s largest public-facing, dedicated database of official music credits,” announced the appointment of Beth

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Hancock Named Columbia EVP/Head Of A&R

July 6, 2021July 7, 2021 kevincarter Columbia Records, Sony Music

• After a four-year run as President of Sire Records, Rani Hancock is leaving Warner Music and returning to the

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Roblox Teams Up With Sony Music

July 6, 2021 kevincarter Roblox, Sony Music Entertainment

• Roblox, described as “a global platform bringing millions of people together through shared experiences,” and Sony Music Entertainment (SME)

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Watson Upped To Epic SVP/Marketing

July 1, 2021 kevincarter Epic Records

• Epic Records has promoted Margeaux Watson to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Ms. Watson, who has served as VP

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Nolan Named EVP, Motown Records

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 kevincarter Motown Records

• Motown Records has appointed Brian Nolan as Executive Vice President of the label and EVP of Marketing. In this new dual

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SVP Stripes For Warner Chappell’s Pfaff & Dang

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group (WMG), announced the promotion of Jenni Pfaff

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Big Machine Hires Staszak For Midwest Promo

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 kevincarter Big Machine Records

• Big Machine Records announced the addition of Jane Staszak to its radio promotion team as the newly named Director,

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Songtradr Expands, Adds Schupf & Butler

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 kevincarter Songtradr

• Songtradr, billed as the world’s largest music licensing marketplace, announced the expansion of its Global Creative division, led by

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Recording Academy Awaits Your RSVP

June 28, 2021June 29, 2021 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® has extended membership invitations to 2,710 established music pros from wide-ranging backgrounds, genres and disciplines. As

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UMG & Snap Make Love Connection

June 24, 2021 kevincarter Snap, Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and Snap Inc. announced an expansive multifaceted global agreement that will allow Snapchat’s users to

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BREAKING NEWS

Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award
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Oxley To Receive 2026 NAB Radio Award

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

• On National Radio Day, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) proudly announces that Joel Oxley, President & General Manager

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Sandman Seriously Settled Into Music City
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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
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

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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
Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
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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
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‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

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K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious 

K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on K-LOVE Taps Salem Vet Masyr As CFO

• K-LOVE, Inc., the parent organization of Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, announces the appointment of Evan Masyr as

Salem Segues From Public To Private
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Salem Segues From Public To Private

August 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Salem Segues From Public To Private
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!

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
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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
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Warner Records Nashville Realigns Marketing Team

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

PROGRAMMING

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 BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION 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
Next Round’s On Sport & State
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Next Round’s On Sport & State

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Next Round’s On Sport & State
Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch

August 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Teams Up With MeidasTouch
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

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