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Brown Named VP/Int’l, UMG Nashville

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announces the appointment of Ami Brown as Vice President of International Marketing. Brown transitions to

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

Butler Legally Upgraded At WCM

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 kevincarter Warner Chappell Music

• Steve Butler has been promoted to Head of Legal & Business Affairs, North America, for Warner Chappell Music (WCM).

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Billy Joel Wrapping Up His MSG Residency

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 kevincarter Billy Joel, MSG Entertainment

• Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) and Billy Joel announced that after ten extraordinary years, Joel’s historic franchise

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Carlton Named President of SMACK

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 kevincarter SMACKsongs

• Robert Carlton has been elevated to President of SMACK, effective immediately. As president, Carlton will be an equity partner

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Lewis Named President of Epic Records

June 1, 2023 kevincarter Epic Records

• Epic Records announced the appointment of Ezekiel Lewis as President of the label. He will continue to report to

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Executive Action: MNRK Music Group

May 31, 2023 kevincarter NRK Music Group

• MNRK Music Group, a leading, digitally focused, independent music company has elevated Brandon Squar to General Manager, and Ebrahim

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Island Records UK Ups Colson & Lunn

May 30, 2023May 31, 2023 kevincarter Island Records UK

• Island Records UK announced two significant executive upgrades: Hannah Colson is promoted from Head of Marketing to the newly-created

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UMG Nashville Names Blythe EVP of A&R

May 25, 2023May 29, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has named Chelsea Blythe as its Executive Vice President of A&R. Blythe makes the move

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Teo Glacier Signs With Capitol Records

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 kevincarter Capitol Records

• Capitol Records has signed Teo Glacier — the 18-year-old, New Zealand-born, Samoan artist who found a global audience with

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Tina Turner: Simply The Best

May 24, 2023May 25, 2023 kevincarter BMG, Tina Turner

• The legendary Tina Turner has died at the age of 83. The sad news was confirmed by Turner’s spokesperson

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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
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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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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

• We are having a serious ’80s flashback… Madonna leads the field of nominees for the 2026 MTV Video Music

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

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Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
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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
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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
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
Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III
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Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

August 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farber Goes All-In On VERSION III

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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
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Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobby Bones To Host Radio HOF Induction

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