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Island Records

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Executive Action, Island-Style

April 16, 2025April 15, 2025 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Matt Palazzolo to SVP, Head of Analytics. In his newly enhanced role, Palazzolo will continue

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Island EVP Upgrade For Marshall Nolan

April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Marshall Nolan to EVP, Head of Commercial Strategy. Based in New York, Nolan will report

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Island Elevates Winkler To SVP, Head Of A&R

September 5, 2024September 4, 2024 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has promoted Jackie Winkler to SVP, Head of A&R. In her new role, Winkler will run the

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Jenkins Named VP/A&R, Island Records

June 6, 2024June 5, 2024 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records today announced the appointment of Austin Jenkins as Vice President, A&R. Jenkins, a pillar of both Nashville’s

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VP Upgrade For Island’s Jenny Gorotiza

April 30, 2024April 29, 2024 kevincarter Island Records

• Jenny Gorotiza has been promoted from Sr. Director to Vice President of Marketing at Island Records. Based in New

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Island Executive Action

March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 kevincarter Island Records

• Natasha Kilibarda has been promoted to Vice President, Marketing and Creative Strategy for Island Records. The announcement was made

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Island Names Schumer EVP/Head of Marketing

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has tapped veteran label executive Jay Schumer as Executive Vice President, Head of Marketing & Business Development.

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Ohneswere Joins Island, Head Of Creative Strategy

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records welcomes Shahendra Ohneswere as Head Of Creative Strategy. In this newly created position, Ohneswere will lead the

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VP Upgrade For Island’s Erika Clark

February 28, 2023February 27, 2023 kevincarter Island Records

• Erika Clark has been promoted to Vice President, Media Relations at Island Records. In her new post, Clark will take

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SVP Elevation For Island’s Erica Paul

September 27, 2022September 26, 2022 kevincarter Island Records

• Erica M. Paul has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Marketing at Island Records, it was

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Townsquare Layoffs Underway
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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway

• As we first mentioned yesterday, RAMP has confirmed that Townsquare Media is quietly making personnel cuts across several markets.

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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
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‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

• iHeartMedia’s WKTU/New York, is proud to announce the July 24 premiere of Hollywood Hamilton’s bold new animated series, War

Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
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Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Happy 5th Birthday, BIN!
iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

June 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
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Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

June 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRIPLE A 

WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

• This Sunday, July 13, you are cordially invited to spend the day with Triple A WXPN/Philadelphia as it commemorates

BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
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Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
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BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on BSB Rebrands As Quartz Hill Music Group
Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
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Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Lost Highway/Capitol Records Nashville Finds Promo Team
A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
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A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Boosts Passage Of HITS Act
Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
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Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta & Klaiman Launch Ascend Music
Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
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Braun Downshifts At HYBE America

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Downshifts At HYBE America
WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs
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WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

July 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG & Bain Invest In Music Catalogs

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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
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Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hannah B: Your ’25 MIW Mentee
Townsquare Layoffs Underway
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Townsquare Layoffs Underway

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Layoffs Underway
KMOX & Cards Forever
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KMOX & Cards Forever

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KMOX & Cards Forever
‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING SYNDICATION 

‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life

July 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘War Of The Roses’ Brought To Animated Life
Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio
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Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

July 7, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Dolly + iHeart = Dollywood Radio

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