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Columbia Records

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Hancock Named Columbia EVP/Head Of A&R

July 6, 2021July 7, 2021 kevincarter Columbia Records, Sony Music

• After a four-year run as President of Sire Records, Rani Hancock is leaving Warner Music and returning to the

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Remembering Mike Martucci

June 15, 2021 kevincarter Columbia Records

• On Thursday, June 10, former Cashbox, Arista and Columbia Records executive Mike Martucci passed away after a long battle

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Peter Gray Named EVP At Columbia

November 21, 2019November 24, 2019 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Stand by for the formal announcement, but we are pleased to report that promo pro Peter Gray is back in

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Tyga Signs With Columbia Records

October 15, 2019 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Grammy® Award-nominated multiplatinum hip-hop star Tyga has officially signed with Columbia Records in what is described as a “multi-million dollar

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Rashid Named SVP/Urban @ Columbia

August 19, 2019August 21, 2019 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has named Azim Rashid as Senior Vice President Urban Promotion. In this new position, Rashid will leading the

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Lee Leipsner Exits Columbia Records

March 13, 2019March 14, 2019 kevincarter Columbia Records, Sony Music

• After nearly 25 years with Sony Music, Lee Leipsner has exited as Executive Vice President of Promotion at Columbia Records. The

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Strazza’s Dual Role @ Columbia & RECORDS

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 kevincarter Columbia Records, RECORDS

• Columbia Records has named John Strazza as Senior Vice President of Promotion for Columbia and Head of Promotion for RECORDS.

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Columbia Names Co-Heads Of Urban

December 12, 2018 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has named Shawn Holiday and Phylicia Fant as Co-heads of Urban Music. Holiday is upped from SVP of Urban

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Columbia Ups Citron & Madden

November 25, 2018 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records announced twin promotions in its Touring and Events Department — Jennifer Citron and Mary Madden have both been upped

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Alfredson Upped To Columbia SVP/Marketing

October 31, 2018October 31, 2018 kevincarter Columbia Records

• Columbia Records has promoted Erika Alfredson to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Alfredson, who was most recently VP of Marketing,

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Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS FREE AGENT MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 

Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Chet Buchanan Exits KLUC After 27 Years

• For the first time in nearly three decades, the citizens of Las Vegas will wake up and start their

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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

• ASCAP announced another year of record-breaking revenue collections and royalty distributions in 2025. ASCAP delivered $1.945 billion in revenue

Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

• On the heels of last week’s announcement of Scott Borchetta‘s departure as Chair & CEO of Big Machine Label

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
CMA Initiates New CEO Search
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CMA Initiates New CEO Search

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Initiates New CEO Search

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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
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Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta’s New Venture Comes Into Focus
Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
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Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian

February 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jelly Roll: Your ’26 CRS Humanitarian
A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
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A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A$CAP Announce$ $1.945 Billion Revenue
Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

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iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
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iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program

February 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Tampa’s Frequency Exchange Program
Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

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