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BMG Adds Gross & Pitynski

August 2, 2019August 5, 2019 kevincarter BMG

• BMG has announced two new appointments to its L.A.-based Frontline Recorded Music team — Rob Gross joins as VP of

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Apple Music Launches ALT CTRL

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 kevincarter Apple Music

• Apple Music just launched ALT CTRL, which is described as “a new global playlist spotlighting the best new music

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ACM Ups Three, Adds Two

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 kevincarter Academy of Country Music

• The Academy of Country Music® announced promotions within two departments and two new hires — Melissa Moldovan has been promoted

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Elektra Bolsters Its Marketing Dept.

August 1, 2019August 1, 2019 kevincarter Elektra Music Group

• Less than a year since its launch, Elektra Music Group continues to expand its executive ranks with two appointments

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ICM Partners With Joel Madden

July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 kevincarter ICM Partners

• ICM Partners and rock star Joel Madden have formed a partnership aimed at identifying and developing emerging artists and brands

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Biggane Move For UMG

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Last week’s rumor magically morphs into this week’s reality, as Universal Music Group (UMG) announced that Mike Biggane is indeed

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Rogers & Cowan + PMK*BNC = Mega

July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 kevincarter PMK*BNC, Rogers & Cowan

• Rogers & Cowan and PMK*BNC, the two largest and most successful media relations and brand marketing firms in Hollywood

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DJ Khaled In Apple’s House

July 24, 2019 kevincarter Apple Music, DJ Khaled

• Apple Music announced that world-renowned producer, platinum-selling recording artist, social media titan, modern-day music mogul (and Asahd‘s Dad), DJ

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CRS 2020 Registration Opens Aug. 1

July 23, 2019 kevincarter Country Radio Seminar, CRS 2020

• Registration for the next Country Radio Seminar (CRS 2020) is set to open on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 10am CT

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Big Loud Presents Songs & Daughters

July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 kevincarter Big Loud Records, Songs & Daughters

• Big Loud Records announced the launch of Songs & Daughters, a new, female-focused label in partnership with ACM Award-winning