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Island Records

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SVP Upgrade For Island’s Steven Rowen

August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 kevincarter Island Records

• Steven Rowen has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of International Marketing for Island Records. Rowen will continue

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Barr Named VP/A&R At Island Records

May 24, 2022May 23, 2022 kevincarter Island Records

• Island Records has appointed Nick Barr as Vice President, A&R and Creative Strategy, it was jointly announced today by

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Winkler Upped To VP, A&R, Island Records

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022 kevincarter Island Records

• Jackie Winkler has been promoted to Vice President, A&R at Island Records. The announcement was made today by Imran

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Jae Brown Joins Island As VP, A&R

February 17, 2022 kevincarter Island Records

• Music and creative executive Jhared “Jae” Brown has been appointed Vice President of A&R at Island Records. Brown (left)

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Timure Earns Island SVP Stripes

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 kevincarter Island Records

• Sharon Timure has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing for Island Records. In her newly expanded

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Majid & Eshak Named Co-CEOs, Island Records

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 kevincarter Island Records, Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group announced that Imran Majid and Justin Eshak have been appointed Co-CEOs of Island Records, effective January

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Island Records’ Pres. Darcus Beese Leaving

February 3, 2021 kevincarter Island Records, UMG

• Darcus Beese is stepping down as President & CEO of Island Records and is leaving the company. A statement from

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Island Names SVP/Brand Partnerships

February 20, 2019February 20, 2019 kevincarter Island Records

• Christine Kauffman has been appointed Senior Vice President, Brand Partnerships at Island Records. Based in New York, Ms. Kauffman will

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Schneider Upped To EVP At Island

February 5, 2019 kevincarter Island Records

• Lauren Schneider has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Strategic Media Relations for Island Records. Ms. Schneider, a widely respected veteran

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Schiffman Named Head Of Promo, Island Records

January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 kevincarter Island Records

• Ayelet Schiffman has been appointed Senior Vice President, Head of Promotion, for Island Records. The New York-based Schiffman will oversee

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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

• The National Association of Broadcasters celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards last night, annually honoring excellence and performance

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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

• Nice to hear from veteran programmer Will Calder, who proudly announces that, after a 15-year hiatus, he has relaunched

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

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David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

David & Meredith Now Turbocharged

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on David & Meredith Now Turbocharged

• iHeartMedia is taking Jones & Company national — the show, hosted by David Jones and Meredith Michaels, based at

Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
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Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

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Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
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Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays
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‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Power Sessions’ Ushers In The Holidays

PROGRAMMING

David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
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David & Meredith Now Turbocharged

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
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Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports
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Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports
The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X
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The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. — 95 Triple X
Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

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