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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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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!

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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal
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iHeart & Audacy Forge Distribution Deal

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Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street
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Audacy Shuts Down Pineapple Street

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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

• WGN Radio/Chicago hosts Bob Sirott and John Records Landecker will hang out together Thursday evening from 8-9pm CT during

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
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

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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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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
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Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories

July 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Sirott & Landecker Swap Radio Stories
WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40
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WXPN Relives Live Aid @ 40

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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
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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

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