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LABEL LOVE

COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Apple Ups Bryan To Global Head/Country Music

September 10, 2024September 12, 2024 kevincarter Apple Music

• Congrats to Apple Music executive Michael Bryan on his elevation from Director of Editorial Operations & Audio Production to

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Concord + Fantasy = Concord

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 kevincarter Concord

• Concord Label Group announced that Concord Records and Fantasy Records have merged. A new logo has also been unveiled

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AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

Morgan Wallen Leads CMA Nominees

September 9, 2024September 10, 2024 kevincarter CMA Awards

• The Country Music Association announced the nominees for The 58th Annual CMA Awards — Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING TELEVISION 

Kendrick Lamar Inks Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 8, 2024September 9, 2024 kevincarter Apple Music, Kendrick Lamar

• Seventeen-time GRAMMY winner Kendrick Lamar will perform at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show next February in

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Island Elevates Winkler To SVP, Head Of A&R

September 5, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Jackie Winkler to SVP, Head of A&R. In her new role, Winkler will run the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

BMI Names Martijn Tel As CFO

September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter BMI

• BMI announced the appointment of Martijn Tel to the position of Chief Financial Officer. He reports to President &

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Shelton & WMN Part Company

September 3, 2024 kevincarter Warner Music Nashville

• Country Music star Blake Shelton and Warner Music Nashville have parted ways following a record-setting and historic two-decade partnership.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Releases Mid-Year Music Revenue Report

August 29, 2024August 30, 2024 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) issued its mid-year analysis, which includes the broadest range of US revenue

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Executive Action: Warner Music Brazil

August 29, 2024August 28, 2024 kevincarter Warner Music Brazil

• Warner Music Brazil announced a series of executive changes as the company looks to grow its presence in the

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Kitatani Named Chair, Warner Music Japan

August 28, 2024August 27, 2024 kevincarter Warner Music Japan

• Dr. Kenji Kitatani, Chairman of sports media company DAZN Japan, has been appointed as Chairman of Warner Music Japan.

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BREAKING NEWS

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

• MediaCo’s WQHT (HOT 97)/New York has filled its morning show vacancy with Bronx-born comedian and media personality The Kid

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
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
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

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On-Air Exchange Program At KHMX/Houston
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

On-Air Exchange Program At KHMX/Houston

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on On-Air Exchange Program At KHMX/Houston

• Audacy Hot AC KHMX (Mix 96.5)/Houston is tweaking its daytime lineup a tad, as Jagger and Jessie Watt swap

MIW Reveals Revised Board
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

MIW Reveals Revised Board

January 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MIW Reveals Revised Board
The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

LABEL LOVE

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Pettit Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TOP 40 

Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

PROGRAMMING

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING URBAN 

The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Kid Mero Wakes Up At HOT 97/New York
Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Who’s New At WHO? Henson, That’s Who
Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allen Circles Back Home To Milwaukee’s Fan
Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice

January 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Allers All-In On Audacy’s Alice
Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

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