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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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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

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• Following yesterday’s announcement of Hartley Adkins‘ impending retirement as President of iHeartMedia’s Markets Group, the company announced a revised

Serious CMA Executive Action
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Serious CMA Executive Action

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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
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Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Shamel Named Head Of TuneCore, U.S.
Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz
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Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

July 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kobalt Ups Cournoyer To SVP, Global Digital Biz

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Moving The Game Pieces Around
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Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around

• Cromwell Media Nashville has unveiled a new weekday lineup for WPRT (102.5 The Game), starting Monday, August 4 —

Mornings Now Open At WOKQ
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Mornings Now Open At WOKQ

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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

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Warner Records Pros On The Loose
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Warner Records Pros On The Loose

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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville
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WMG Changes Extend To Nashville

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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’
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Warner Records Undergoes ‘Revitalization’

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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
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Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media

July 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Huynh To Direct Big Loud Rock Media
Ray Mariner On The Loose
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Ray Mariner On The Loose

July 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ray Mariner On The Loose
TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent
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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

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Moving The Game Pieces Around
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Moving The Game Pieces Around

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Moving The Game Pieces Around
iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
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iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Resets Markets Group Leadership
WRDU Freshens Its Presentation
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WRDU Freshens Its Presentation

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WRDU Freshens Its Presentation
2026 Gracie Awards Locked In
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2026 Gracie Awards Locked In

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2026 Gracie Awards Locked In
Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore
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Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore

July 31, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Aviles Named PM Host, WBAL/Baltimore
Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle
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Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

July 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Florida Man Radio Rocks The Panhandle

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