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Def Jam

DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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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Morales Joins Def Jam As EVP, A&R

November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 kevincarter Def Jam

• Veteran A&R and artist development executive Riggs Morales has been appointed Executive Vice President, A&R at Def Jam Recordings.

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Raedio Partners With Def Jam

July 11, 2023 kevincarter Def Jam, Raedio

• Raedio, the “audio everywhere” section of Hoorae Media, founded by actress, producer, writer and director Issa Rae, announced a

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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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EVP Elevation For Def Jam’s Natina Nimene

May 9, 2022May 10, 2022 kevincarter Def Jam

• Natina Nimene has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Promotion & Artist Relations for Def Jam Recordings. In her

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Celebrating The Women Of Def Jam

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 kevincarter Def Jam

• On Monday evening, Def Jam Recordings, in partnership with LUCID Motors, hosted The Women Of Def Jam— a special

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Burnette Named EVP, Def Jam, Pres. 4th/B’Way

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 kevincarter Def Jam, UMG

• LaTrice Burnette, EVP/GM of Island Records has been appointed Executive Vice President of Def Jam Recordings & President of

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VP Upgrades For LaMartina & Garcia

November 19, 2021 kevincarter Def Jam

• And there’s more Def Jam executive action — newly elevated EVP/Head Of Promotion Noah Sheer announced that New York-based

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Sheer Named EVP/Head of Def Jam Promo

November 19, 2021November 21, 2021 kevincarter Def Jam

• UPDATED: Noah Sheer — a seasoned and highly-respected 22-year veteran of Def Jam — has been promoted to Executive Vice

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Thomas Upped To VP/Marketing, Def Jam

October 7, 2021October 7, 2021 kevincarter Def Jam

• Charlene Thomas, who began her career overseeing marketing for legendary rap label Loud Records and has been pivotal to Def

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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

• This Friday, October 3, hundreds of college radio stations in more than 50 countries will unite for the 15th

Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
Skyview Executive Action
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Skyview Executive Action

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Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
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Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

• Cox Media Group’s WCFB (Star 94.5)/Orlando proudly celebrates four of its own — Elroy Smith, JoJo O’Neal, Lorenzo “Ice

Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

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Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

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Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
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And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
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Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami
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Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami

PROGRAMMING

Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
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Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations
Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
Long Named Region Pres., iHeartMedia Dallas
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Long Named Region Pres., iHeartMedia Dallas

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Long Named Region Pres., iHeartMedia Dallas
Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail
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Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail

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