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RIAA Top Honors To Taylor & Future

December 8, 2022 kevincarter Future, RIAA, Taylor Swift

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) announced the 13 albums and 68 singles released and awarded this year

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Jones Elevated To SVP At RIAA

November 14, 2022 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) proudly announces the promotion of Jackie Jones to Senior Vice President of

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RIAA, NMPA, ARA Support SMART Copyright Act

March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 kevincarter Artist Rights Alliance, NMPA, RIAA

• On Friday, Senate Judiciary Intellectual Property Subcommittee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Ranking Member Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced bipartisan

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RIAA: Recorded Music Hits $15 Billion

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter RIAA

• RIAA released new data showing continued strong growth in virtually every recorded music format, including streaming, vinyl — even

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The Record-Breaking Eminem

March 8, 2022March 8, 2022 kevincarter Eminem, Interscope Records, RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced 73.5 million new Gold & Platinum Program certifications for Eminem. The

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Report

September 13, 2021September 14, 2021 kevincarter RIAA

• The RIAA has released its 2021 Mid-Year Music Industry Revenue Report, as the industry — and the world —

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Bruno Mars Makes History

May 21, 2021May 23, 2021 kevincarter Atlantic Records, Bruno Mars, RIAA

• Multiple GRAMMY® Award winner Bruno Mars has made music history as the first artist ever to receive FIVE RIAA diamond

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RIAA Applauds Tai Confirmation

March 17, 2021March 18, 2021 kevincarter RIAA

• On Wednesday, the Senate voted 98-0 to confirm Katherine Tai as the next U.S. Trade Representative. In response to

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RIAA Applauds Raimondo As Commerce Sec.

March 3, 2021March 4, 2021 kevincarter RIAA

• Following yesterday’s confirmation of Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo (left) as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce,

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Report

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 kevincarter RIAA

• The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has released its mid-year 2020 report showing growth in paid subscription streaming

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Remembering Michelle Matthews
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Remembering Michelle Matthews

November 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Michelle Matthews

• We were deeply saddened to hear that Michelle Matthews (Michelle Weber Rigden), Operations Manager of American General Media’s Albuquerque,

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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

• Warner Music Group and Suno, the leader in AI music, announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that will open new frontiers

Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
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Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Zelanko Named Chief Of Staff At ASCAP
All Rise For Your Chief Judge
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All Rise For Your Chief Judge

November 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on All Rise For Your Chief Judge
Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
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Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bonneville Launches Sports Net, Makes Cuts
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
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WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI

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Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio
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Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio

• This Friday, Dec. 5, marks the end of an amazing half-century era in Detroit Rock radio, as the legendary

iHeart’s Jill Strada: ATL + MIA
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iHeart’s Jill Strada: ATL + MIA

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart’s Jill Strada: ATL + MIA
iHeart Elevates McGuinness To CFO
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iHeart Elevates McGuinness To CFO

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Elevates McGuinness To CFO

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Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM
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Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hresko Elevated To COO Of A2IM
WME Ups Markus To Head Of International
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WME Ups Markus To Head Of International

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WME Ups Markus To Head Of International
The Naumann Family Needs Our Help
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The Naumann Family Needs Our Help

November 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The Naumann Family Needs Our Help
Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
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Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group & Suno Ink Partnership
Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
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Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder

November 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Rock’s 33.3% Louder
WMG Seeks Stability With AI
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WMG Seeks Stability With AI

November 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WMG Seeks Stability With AI

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Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio
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Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Entering The Doug Podell Studio
‘Money Pit’ Wraps Up This Month
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‘Money Pit’ Wraps Up This Month

December 1, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Money Pit’ Wraps Up This Month
iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’
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iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’

November 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart’s New Pledge: ‘Guaranteed Human’
Remembering Michelle Matthews
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Remembering Michelle Matthews

November 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Michelle Matthews
Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
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Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary

November 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Stingray Radio To Acquire CHUP-FM/Calgary
Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure
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Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

November 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Exits Indie 102.3/Denver For New Adventure

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