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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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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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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

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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

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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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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance
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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

• Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA and Salem Radio Network syndicated host and podcaster

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

• The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) today released its Mid-Year 2025 US Recorded Music Revenue Report, reflecting a

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
AC BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges

September 8, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Ups Oliviera & Boyd; Adds Bridges
Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
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Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19

September 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley Migrates Podcasts To ART19
SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
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SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SourceAudio Mind-Melds With Reelworld
House Of Music With Solid Foundation
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House Of Music With Solid Foundation

August 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on House Of Music With Solid Foundation

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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance
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Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

September 10, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Charlie Kirk Killed During Utah Appearance

• Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, co-founder and CEO of Turning Point USA and Salem Radio Network syndicated host and podcaster

RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

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Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets
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Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets

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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives
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RCA Teams Up With Bourne Creatives

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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report
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RIAA Releases Mid-Year Revenue Report

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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group
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Int’l Executive Action: Virgin Music Group

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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
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ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps

September 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on ACM Adds Burchett, Goudreau & Capps
BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team
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BMLG Enhances Its lnternational Team

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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26
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Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

September 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Early Bird Catches A Deal At CRS ’26

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Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets
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Civic Media Buys MRA’s Remaining Assets

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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
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Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Names New Format Coordinators
NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster
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NYSBA Names Catsimatidis ’25 NY Broadcaster

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The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
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The [Pillar] Programming Dept.

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on The [Pillar] Programming Dept.
Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY
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Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Giacomelli Named Market Pres., Las Exitosa/NY
Andrews Awarded Mornings At WOLX/Madison
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Andrews Awarded Mornings At WOLX/Madison

September 9, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Andrews Awarded Mornings At WOLX/Madison

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