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LABEL LOVE

ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock 

VP Upgrade For BMJV’s Allison Smith

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group

• Big Machine/John Varvatos Records (BMJV) has elevated Allison Smith to VP of Promotion. Smith joined BMLG in 2019 and

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BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

BMAC & ACM Launch OnRamp Program

February 21, 2023 kevincarter ACM, BMAC

• The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM) proudly announce a new partnership to

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION TRIPLE A 

Silvidi Named Office Manager, M:M Music

February 21, 2023 kevincarter M:M Music

• Top Triple A independent promotion company M:M Music, Inc. welcomes  Nick Silvidi as its new Office Manager. He succeeds

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action: Glassnote Records

February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 kevincarter Glassnote Records

• Alex Whiley has joined Glassnote Records as Head of West Coast Promotion. Whiley makes the move to Glassnote after

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Motown Records Reintegrated Into Capitol

February 19, 2023February 20, 2023 kevincarter Motown Records

• Motown Records continues to undergo a corporate transformation — after two years as a stand-alone label under the command

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING SYNDICATION TELEVISION 

Executive Upgrades At ZYNC/Round Hill Music

February 15, 2023 kevincarter Round Hill Music, ZYNC

• ZYNC/Round Hill Music has advanced four of its executives to new posts — (l-r): Madison Norris is upped to

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Kalispera Upped To EVP At BMG

February 13, 2023 kevincarter BMG

• BMG has promoted Nitsa Kalispera to Executive Vice President, Global Supply Chain, serving as the senior-most executive managing BMG’s

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Kanuga Upped To VP At The Chamber Group

February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 kevincarter The Chamber Group

• PR pro Lydia Kanuga has been promoted to Vice President, Media Relations at The Chamber Group (TCG), the award-winning

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

BMG & Willis Knerr Perfectly In Synch

February 9, 2023 kevincarter BMG

• BMG announced the promotion of Allegra Willis Knerr to Executive Vice President, Global Synch Licensing. The LA-based Willis Knerr

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

DJ Khaled Joins Def Jam, Will Consult UMG

February 9, 2023February 10, 2023 kevincarter Def Jam, DJ Khaled, UMG

• Today, at a press conference in his hometown of Miami, Grammy-winning superstar DJ Khaled announced an exclusive partnership with

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BREAKING NEWS

ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

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

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alissa Pollack Named Pres. Of Mediabase
‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Crooks On The Payroll’ At Bob & Tom Show
Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Classic Rock Resuscitated
Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

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Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup

• In the wake of the recent retirement of beloved radio legend Gayle Garton, who served South Florida listeners for

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
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

LABEL LOVE

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
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING 

Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

August 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Spotify To Label AI-Generated Artists

PROGRAMMING

Miami’s LITE FM Unveils New Lineup
AC BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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
AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations

August 18, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna Leads ’26 VMA Nominations
ABC Sues FCC Under First Amendment
BREAKING NEWS EXECUTIVE ACTION LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media

August 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Partners With Midlands Media
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

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