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Spotify

BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG & Spotify Ink Multi-Year Deal

February 6, 2025 kevincarter Spotify, Warner Music Group

• Spotify and Warner Music Group announced a new, multi-year agreement, which covers both Recorded Music and Music Publishing. Through

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL STREAMING 

MLC Files Suit Against Spotify

May 16, 2024May 19, 2024 kevincarter Spotify, The MLC

• The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) just announced that it has filed a legal action against Spotify USA Inc.

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Spotify Names New CFO

April 4, 2024 kevincarter Spotify

• Spotify Technology S.A. announced the appointment of Christian Luiga as its new Chief Financial Officer. Luiga joins Spotify from

Read more
DIGITAL DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Spotify To Cut 17% Of Workforce

December 4, 2023December 5, 2023 kevincarter Spotify

• Not-so-festive pre-holiday cutbacks are coming to Spotify — in a staff memo CEO Daniel Ek outlined the upcoming downsizing,

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Spotify Restructures, Lays Off 6% Of Force

January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 kevincarter Spotify

• Daniel Ek, Founder/CEO of Sweden-based streaming giant Spotify announced extensive organizational restructuring that includes the layoff of 6% of

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Thoensen Segues From TikTok To Spotify

October 19, 2022 kevincarter Spotify

• Spotify has acquired the talents of TikTok exec Bryan Thoensen, who joins the streaming service as Sr. Director &

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Sucks To Be Spotify This Week

January 30, 2022January 31, 2022 kevincarter Spotify

• It’s been a tough few days for Spotify, what with all the negative noise generated by Neil Young‘s request

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Spotify Buys Audiobook Distributor Findaway

November 11, 2021November 12, 2021 kevincarter Findaway, Spotify

• Spotify Technology S.A. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ohio-based digital audiobook distributor Findaway. Terms

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Marian Dicus Leaving Spotify For Netflix

June 2, 2021 kevincarter Netflix, Spotify

• After an eight-year run at Spotify, Marian Lee Dicus is stepping down as VP and Global co-Head of Music

Read more
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING TRANSACTIONS 

WMG, Spotify Ink Podcast Pact

April 15, 2021 kevincarter Spotify, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and Spotify announced they have entered into a new partnership which will see the two

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BREAKING NEWS

iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show
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iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

May 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

• This Sunday evening, June 1 iHeartMedia will debut a new on-air format — True Crime Tonight, in collaboration with

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United Stations + yaman.AI
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United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI

• United Stations announced an exclusive national partnership with yaman.AI, the latest venture from renowned radio creative visionary Yaman Coskun.

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
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Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your CRS ’26 Agenda Committee
Mountain Rises In Chico
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Mountain Rises In Chico

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mountain Rises In Chico
NPR Never Not Innovating
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NPR Never Not Innovating

May 19, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on NPR Never Not Innovating

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iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show
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iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

May 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

• This Sunday evening, June 1 iHeartMedia will debut a new on-air format — True Crime Tonight, in collaboration with

Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
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Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

LABEL LOVE

Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
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Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Senior Upgrade For Big Machine’s Burleson
WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RHYTHMIC 

WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU Announces Two-Day ‘Beatstock’
SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
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SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh

May 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For Big Loud’s Tyler Waugh
Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
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Jeff Ballard: Free Agent

May 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jeff Ballard: Free Agent
UMG Moving To New NYC HQ
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

May 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Moving To New NYC HQ

PROGRAMMING

iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show
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iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show

May 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart To Launch ‘True Crime Tonight’ Show
Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HIP HOP FORMAT FLIPS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Montgomery Definitely Feeling The Vibe
KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KRBE Now Privy To The Backstage Experience
E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
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E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on E. Curtis Johnson Calling It A Career
Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hope Springs Eternal In Texas

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hope Springs Eternal In Texas
Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL MILESTONES PROGRAMMING 

Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years

May 27, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bloom Sentenced To Nine Years

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