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Motown Records

CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES OLDIES 

Condolences: Duke Fakir

July 22, 2024 kevincarter Four Tops, Motown Records

• Abdul “Duke” Fakir, the last surviving founding member of the legendary Four Tops, peacefully passed away of heart failure

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CONDOLENCES EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Remembering Clarence Avant

August 14, 2023August 15, 2023 kevincarter Clarence Avant, Motown Records

• UPDATED: Clarence Avant, whose vast influence spanning the worlds of music, sports, entertainment and politics earned him the unofficial

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

CMG/Motown Joins Forces With Glass Window

August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 kevincarter Capitol Music Group, Motown Records

• Capitol Music Group/Motown Records has entered into a partnership with Glass Window Entertainment, LLC — the label founded by

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Motown Records Reintegrated Into Capitol

February 19, 2023February 20, 2023 kevincarter Motown Records

• Motown Records continues to undergo a corporate transformation — after two years as a stand-alone label under the command

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CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Condolences: Barrett Strong

January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 kevincarter Motown Records

• Motown legend Barrett Strong, who co-wrote some of the era’s most iconic hits, like “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone,”

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Habtemariam Stepping Down At Motown

November 29, 2022November 30, 2022 kevincarter Motown Records, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and Ethiopia Habtemariam jointly announced that Habtemariam, the current Chairwoman & CEO of Motown Records,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TRANSACTIONS 

Diddy Launches Love Records

May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 kevincarter Love Records, Motown Records

• Sean “Diddy” Combs, a.k.a. Love announced the launch of his new R&B record label Love Records and simultaneously signed

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Caiaffa Joins Motown As SVP/Commercial Mkting

April 22, 2022April 22, 2022 kevincarter Motown Records

• Motown Records has appointed global music executive, Roberto Caiaffa as Senior Vice President of Commercial Marketing. In this new

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Motown’s Lisa Smith-Craig

April 1, 2022 kevincarter Motown Records

• Motown Records announced the elevation of Lisa Smith-Craig to Vice President of A&R and Label Operations. In this dual

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Motown Names Lowery EVP/Media Strategy

December 14, 2021December 14, 2021 kevincarter Motown Records

• Motown Records welcomes Courtney Lowery as Executive Vice President of Media Strategy and Lifestyle. In this new role, Lowery will

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Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

• Audacy announced industry veteran Erik Bradley as the new Brand Manager of Classic Hits KSPF (98.7 The Spot)/Dallas. Bradley

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

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Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

• We are sending our best wishes to a longtime friend — Neal Sharpe, PD of Radio One Hot AC

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

LABEL LOVE

Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
New Executive Positions At Position Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music

PROGRAMMING

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

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