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Columbia Records

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Kim Joins Columbia Records As VP of A&R

May 17, 2023 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has named Nicole Kim as Vice President of A&R. In this new role, Kim’s responsibilities will include

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Cosenza Leaves Columbia For New Adventures

May 15, 2023May 16, 2023 kevincarter Columbia Records

• RAMP has confirmed that, after nearly three decades with Columbia Records, promo pro Pete Cosenza has left the company

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Mallory Named Pres., Columbia Records

January 31, 2023February 1, 2023 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has promoted Jenifer Mallory to President of the label. Mallory has served as Columbia’s EVP/GM since 2018,

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Columbia Ups White-Mason To VP/Marketing

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records announced the promotion of Victoria White-Mason to Vice President of Marketing. In this elevated role, White-Mason, who

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Whitney Earns Columbia VP Stripes

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has promoted Betsy Whitney to VP of Marketing. Whitney is a 14-year Columbia veteran who most recently

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Wallace Named SVP/Urban At Columbia

May 2, 2022May 3, 2022 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has named music industry veteran Wilt Wallace as Senior Vice President, Urban Promotion. The announcement was made

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Abou ‘Bu’ Thiam Named EVP, Columbia Records

April 12, 2022April 12, 2022 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Abou “Bu” Thiam has been appointed as EVP, Columbia Records effective immediately. His role will entail both A&R and

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Simms New VP/A&R At Columbia

January 6, 2022 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has named Sterling Simms as Vice President of A&R. The announcement was made by Rani Hancock, Executive

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Swirsky Joins Columbia As SVP, A&R

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has named Julian Swirsky Senior Vice President, A&R, as was announced today by Ron Perry, Chairman &

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Done: Sony Music Acquires Springsteen Catalogs

December 16, 2021December 23, 2021 kevincarter Bruce Springsteen, Columbia Records, Sony Music Group

• Sony Music Group formally confirmed that it has indeed acquired Bruce Springsteen‘s entire body of recorded music and songwriting

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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

• The National Association of Broadcasters celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards last night, annually honoring excellence and performance

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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

• Nice to hear from veteran programmer Will Calder, who proudly announces that, after a 15-year hiatus, he has relaunched

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

• The National Association of Broadcasters celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards last night, annually honoring excellence and performance

Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
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Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports
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Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

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Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
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Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC URBAN 

‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

PROGRAMMING

Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
AWARDS BREAKING NEWS CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
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Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports
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Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports
The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X
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The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
After 54 Years, Stone Ready To Roll
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After 54 Years, Stone Ready To Roll

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on After 54 Years, Stone Ready To Roll

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