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Def Jam

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Def Jam Names Hormeku SVP, Creative Director

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 kevincarter Def Jam

• Egomeli Hormeku, an experienced and innovative brand and content strategist has been appointed Senior Vice President & Creative Director,

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UMG Launches Def Jam Africa

May 26, 2020May 28, 2020 kevincarter Def Jam

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the launch of Def Jam Africa, a new label division within the continent dedicated

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Alessia Cara To Host JUNO Awards

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 kevincarter Def Jam, JUNO Awards

• The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC announced Canadian singer-songwriter and Def Jam Recording artist

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Downsizing Hits Def Jam

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 kevincarter Def Jam

• Tough day for the Def Jam family as a 4th quarter company reorganization has resulted in an unfortunate round

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Def Jam Restructures: Shealey & Sandiford Upped

September 9, 2019September 9, 2019 kevincarter Def Jam

• Def Jam Recordings announced a restructured executive leadership team — Rodney Shealey has been promoted to EVP of the label,

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Nimene Named SVP/Urban @ Def Jam

July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 kevincarter Def Jam

• In a move that will strengthen Def Jam Recordings‘ promotion initiatives across all platforms, industry vet Natina Nimene has been

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Def Jam Adds Mormile & Burroughs

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 kevincarter Def Jam

• Def Jam Recordings has brought in widely respected industry vets DJ Mormile as Executive Vice President, West Coast and Jeff

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Sandiford Upped To SVP @ UMG

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 kevincarter Def Jam, Island Records, Republic Records, UMG

• Congrats are in order for veteran marketing and business development music exec Theda Sandiford, who has been promoted to

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Jets Team Up With Def Jam

August 22, 2018 kevincarter Def Jam

• The New York Jets have announced a new partnership with Def Jam Recordings — a collaboration that focuses on

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BREAKING NEWS

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

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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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Riser House Rock Rises
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Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises

• Riser House Entertainment is proud to announce the official launch of its new Rock division, Riser House Rock (RHR),

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

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Riser House Rock Rises
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Riser House Rock Rises

October 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Riser House Rock Rises
Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!
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

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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
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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