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Capitol Records

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING URBAN 

Capitol Names Holder & Stewart SVPs, A&R

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Records

• Capitol Records has named Ian Holder and Tariq Stewart as Senior Vice Presidents of A&R at the label. The

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Remembering Joe McFadden

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Records, EMI Music

• We’ve lost another legend — longtime music industry executive Joe McFadden passed away on March 11, in Chatsworth, CA

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Capitol Gets Busy To Head Pop/Rock Digital

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 kevincarter Capitol Records

• Capitol Records has named Brian “Busy” Dackowski as Executive Vice President/Head of Pop/Rock Digital Marketing. In his new role

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Large-Scale UMG Layoffs Underway

February 29, 2024March 4, 2024 kevincarter Capitol Records, Def Jam, Interscope, Republic Records, Universal Music Group

• The major restructuring of Universal Music Group announced a month ago — a new West Coast/East Coast model lead

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‘Last Beatles Song’ Coming Nov. 2

October 26, 2023October 29, 2023 kevincarter Capitol Records, The Beatles

• A few months ago, Beatles fans worldwide were thrilled when Paul McCartney hinted that “a last Beatles song” was

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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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Capitol Music Group Names Six New VPs

December 13, 2022December 14, 2022 kevincarter Capitol Music Group, Capitol Records

• Capitol Music Group (CMG), recently named or promoted six executives within its marketing departments to Vice President positions at

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Babyface Signs With Capitol Records

June 28, 2022 kevincarter Babyface, Capitol Records

• Twelve-time GRAMMY® Award winner Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds has signed with Capitol Records. The legendary singer/songwriter/producer’s first project for the

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Capitol Records Names Dual SVPs Of Creative

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 kevincarter Capitol Records

• Targa Sahyoun and Nick Steinhardt have been named Senior Vice Presidents of Creative for Capitol Records, the flagship label

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Alba, Sheppard Named SVPs/Mkting, Capitol

March 15, 2022March 15, 2022 kevincarter Capitol Music Group, Capitol Records

• Ray Alba and Nathan Sheppard have joined Capitol Records as Senior Vice Presidents of Marketing. The announcement was made

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Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star
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Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

• Charlamagne Tha God, co-host of the Premiere-syndicated The Breakfast Club, has been selected to receive a star on the

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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations
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SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SiriusXM To Add 42 Audacy Stations

• SiriusXM and Audacy announced a new agreement that will bring 42 of Audacy’s leading sports, news and talk stations

Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
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Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue

July 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Saga Ups O’Malley To SVP, Revenue
Transition Time At Salem Surround
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Transition Time At Salem Surround

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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
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Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Announces Exec. Reorganization
Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio
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Hey Ho, It’s Marky Ramone Radio

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Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
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Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

• iHeartMedia’s 710 WOR/New York announced a new long-term agreement with legendary radio personality Mark Simone. As part of this

Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star
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Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlamagne Tha Future Hollywood Star
BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
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BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

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LABEL LOVE

Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
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Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: W2TH + UnitedMasters
Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
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Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Palmer Named VP/Promo, Triple Tigers/AKANDO
iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
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iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17

July 21, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Returns Oct. 17
Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
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Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role

July 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Adds Grosser In Regional Promo Role
Promo Motion At Beggars Group
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Promo Motion At Beggars Group

July 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promo Motion At Beggars Group
Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM
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Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

July 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goldsen Upped To EVP, A&R At WCM

PROGRAMMING

Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
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Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York

July 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mark Simone Extended At 710 WOR/New York
BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
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BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year

July 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BPOP Announces ’26 HOF, Person Of The Year
Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
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Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Now ‘97.5 LeBron’
Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
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Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF

July 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominees Revealed For Texas Radio HOF
Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
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Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Did Radio Surrender Its Greatest Competitive Advantage?
NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest
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NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

July 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NonComms Converge At Eaux Claires Fest

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