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Sony Music Nashville

COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

SMN/Provident & Kilgore Make It Legal

March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) and Provident Entertainment (PE) announce the appointment of Lauren Kilgore as Senior Vice President, Business

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Michaels Named VP, Radio Promo, Sony Music Nashville

February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville announced that Mallory Michaels has been elevated to Vice President, Radio Marketing & Promotion. In this

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Dennis Reese Returns To SMN As SVP/Promotion

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Dennis Reese has returned to Sony Music Nashville (SMN) as Senior Vice President, Radio Marketing & Promotion, effective Friday,

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COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Restructuring Hits Sony Music Nashville

February 11, 2025 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville has undergone a round of restructuring that has sadly resulted in the exit of SVP of

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Lindsey Named Chair/CEO, Sony Music Nashville

November 18, 2024November 19, 2024 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music announced the appointment of Taylor Lindsey as Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Nashville, beginning in January.

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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

SMN Chair/CEO Randy Goodman Sets Retirement

September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music announced that Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO of Sony Music Nashville will retire at the end of

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Thomas Upped To SVPP, Sony Music Nashville

June 18, 2024June 19, 2024 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) announces the elevation of Lauren “LT” Thomas to Senior Vice President, Promotion — an upgrade

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SMN Taps Rubenstein As VP/Digital Marketing

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) announces the appointment of Fred Rubenstein as Vice President, Digital Marketing. Rubenstein will be responsible

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SMN Folds Arista Nashville

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 kevincarter Arista Nashville, Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville (SMN) has shut down its Arista Nashville imprint and is relocating its artist roster to SMN’s

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VP Upgrade For SMN’s Nicole Marinake

October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 kevincarter Sony Music Nashville

• Sony Music Nashville has promoted Nicole Marinake to Vice President, Partnership Marketing and New Ventures. In this elevated role,

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BREAKING NEWS

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

• Hubbard | Media That Connects Seattle just flipped the switch to launch Bull Classics — a Classic Country cousin

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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TELEVISION 

Countdown To NAB Show New York

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To NAB Show New York

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Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

• Townsquare Media, Inc. announced a strategic digital advertising partnership with Lakes Media Network, a radio and digital advertising platform

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

LABEL LOVE

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
AWARDS CHARITY CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRS To Honor Dolly Parton

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS To Honor Dolly Parton
Condolences: Ray Caviano
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

Condolences: Ray Caviano

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Ray Caviano
UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
BRANDING/MARKETING CHARITY CONCERTS FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

PROGRAMMING

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Ignites Partnership With Lakes Media
Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS COUNTRY PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Seattle Launches Bull Classics
Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
ALTERNATIVE EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FORMAT FLIPS FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

Farewell, WNKS & KXTE

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Farewell, WNKS & KXTE
The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
ADULT HITS BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LITE AC MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw

October 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Programming Dept. – Salisbury Meets Saginaw
Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Like 7-Eleven, WMSC Open 24 Hours
World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING SYNDICATION TRIPLE A 

World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

September 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on World Cafe Celebrates 35 Years

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