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Remembering Bob Garcia

May 5, 2020 kevincarter A&M Records

• Bob Garcia, former Director of Artist Relations at A&M Records and West Coast President of the Academy of Recording

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Something Funny About Byron Kennedy

May 5, 2020 kevincarter BBR Music Group, Stoney Creek Records

• After four and a half years with BBR Music Group, Byron Kennedy has resigned as VP of Innovation, Radio

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Michaels Named VP @ Stoney Creek

May 5, 2020May 5, 2020 kevincarter BBR Music Group, Stoney Creek Records

• BBR Music Group announces the impending arrival of promo pro Adrian Michaels, who will join Stoney Creek Records as VP of

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Mattel Inks Deal With WMG

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Mattel, Inc. has entered into an exclusive, multi-year global music licensing agreement with Warner Music Group’s Arts Music division

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BMG Invites Your Song Pitch

April 29, 2020 kevincarter BMG

• BMG is opening up its acclaimed myBMG app to artists across the music industry to allow them to pitch

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Sony/ATV Opens ATL Office

April 29, 2020 kevincarter Sony/ATV Music Publishing

• Sony/ATV Music Publishing announced the establishment of a new office and studios in Atlanta. Located in swanky Buckhead, the

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Monument Debuts Promo Team, Hires Bland

April 23, 2020April 23, 2020 kevincarter

• Monument Records co-Presidents Jason Owen and Shane McAnally are pleased to announce the addition of a promotion team, to be led

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Lakey Earns SVP Upgrade @ Kobalt

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 kevincarter Kobalt Music

• Kobalt has promoted Chris Lakey from VP, Creative Synch, to SVP, Creative Synch. Chief Experience Officer Jeannette Perez said, “Chris is one

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

WMG Names Ruxandra Digital Chief, EVP/Biz Dev

April 16, 2020April 19, 2020 kevincarter Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) announced that Oana Ruxandra has been appointed Chief Digital Officer & EVP of Business Development. Ruxandra

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE TOP 40 

Keith Rothschild Joins RCA As SVP/Promo

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 kevincarter RCA Records

• Promo veteran Keith Rothschild has joined RCA Records as Senior Vice President, Promotion. In his new role Rothschild will

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BREAKING NEWS

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

• UPDATED: CBS News is shuttering its nearly century-old CBS News Radio division, part of 6% staff cuts as announced

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WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
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WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and Netflix have formed a creative partnership under an exclusive multi-year first-look deal that will

Executive Action: Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES 

Executive Action: Focus 360

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Focus 360
Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Winners Announced At iHeartPodcast Awards
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

• After a weekend of stunting with a menu of lovely, non-threatening on-hold/waiting room music, Connoisseur Media’s now former suburban

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
WSSR Counting Down To… Something
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Counting Down To… Something

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Counting Down To… Something

LABEL LOVE

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Netflix Form Documentary Partnership
The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Core Upgrades With Pfeiffer & Pulley
Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW

March 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Higham, Espo, Lamb, Chesney Launch HEY NOW
Borchetta Branches Into Management
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Borchetta Branches Into Management

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Branches Into Management
Power Surge In Music City
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Power Surge In Music City

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Power Surge In Music City
McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

March 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McDonald & Rector Upped To SVP At MCA

PROGRAMMING

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Goes ‘Classic Pop’ As ‘The 9-6-7’
Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving Day For ‘Mandy & Friends’
WSSR Counting Down To… Something
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WSSR Counting Down To… Something

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WSSR Counting Down To… Something
CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?
DOWNSIZING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Radio: Final Broadcast – Or Fatal Mistake?
CBS News Ending CBS News Radio
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

CBS News Ending CBS News Radio

March 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CBS News Ending CBS News Radio
Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner
EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING TRIPLE A 

Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

March 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Closing Time For ‘XPN’s Kids Corner

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