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LABEL LOVE

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Vevo Names Schafer SVP/Research

September 27, 2018 kevincarter Vevo

• Vevo, the leading music video platform announced that Bryon Schafer has joined the company as SVP of Research. Schafer will

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Risser Named EVP/Promotion at UMG Nashville

September 27, 2018 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has upped Royce Risser to Executive Vice President of Promotion for the label group, which is

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Burnette Named EVP/GM Of Island Records

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has named LaTrice Burnette Executive Vice President and General Manager. Burnette transitions to the Island Records family after

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Meet The 2018 NASH Next Finalists

September 26, 2018 kevincarter Cumulus Media, NASH Next

• Cumulus Media revealed the ten Country artists selected as finalists for its annual NASH Next competition, a national and local

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Alpha Media Holds Portland Pop-Up

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018 kevincarter Alpha Media

• Alpha Media has kicked off its inaugural Programming Pop-Up, a two-day forum at the company’s Portland, OR headquarters attended by

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Music Modernization Act Clears The House

September 25, 2018September 26, 2018 kevincarter Music Modernization Act

• The Music Modernization Act has just passed in the House of Representatives following a vote for passage in the

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VP Stripes For Columbia’s Navarra

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has promoted Mike Navarra to Vice President of Publicity. Navarra, an 11-year company vet, was most recently Sr.

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Klaiman Named Pres. Of Hitco Entertainment

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 kevincarter Hitco

• Hitco Entertainment, the new music and entertainment company launched by L.A. Reid and Charles Goldstuck today announced the addition of Joel

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Feel Better, Skip!

September 25, 2018September 24, 2018 kevincarter Studio2Bee Entertainment

• We want to take a moment to send our best wishes to Nashville-based promo legend Skip Bishop, CEO of

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Elektra Music Group GO For Launch

September 20, 2018September 23, 2018 kevincarter Elektra Music Group

• The newly formed Elektra Music Group announced three key appointments in its promotion department ahead of the label group’s

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BREAKING NEWS

Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES STREAMING 

Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

• The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that Cox Communications cannot be held liable for music piracy committed

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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

• A genteel tip of our tea cup to Gene “Bean” Baxter, former longtime co-host of the legendary Kevin &

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
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Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified
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Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ebro Laura Rosenberg’s Voices Amplified

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Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

• A genteel tip of our tea cup to Gene “Bean” Baxter, former longtime co-host of the legendary Kevin &

Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
Cumulus Elevates Darlene Park To RVP
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE TOP 40 

Cumulus Elevates Darlene Park To RVP

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus Elevates Darlene Park To RVP

LABEL LOVE

Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
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Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
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Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TOP 40 

iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Primary Wave To Acquire Kobalt
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

PROGRAMMING

Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION TRANSACTIONS 

Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Superadio To Syndicate Heidi & Frank
Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group
CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Selling SD Cluster To Employee Group
Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Susan Larkin Joins RCS As Pres. & CEO
Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING SALES 

Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s Yadgaroff Announces Retirement
Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
AWARDS EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your 51st Gracie Award Winners!
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’

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