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Spotify

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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COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

John Marks Steps Down At Spotify

April 1, 2021 kevincarter Spotify

• As was widely tipped yesterday, John Marks has stepped down from his role as Global Head of Country Programming

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

Sutphen Joins Spotify Board

February 16, 2021 kevincarter Spotify

• Spotify announced that Mona Sutphen will join the Spotify Board of Directors in April of 2021, subject to shareholder

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BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Spotify K-Pops Into S. Korea

February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 kevincarter Spotify

• Spotify this week entered its 93rd market with the launch of its service in South Korea, giving Korean listeners

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Spotify Acquires Megaphone

November 10, 2020 kevincarter Megaphone, Spotify

• Spotify Technology S.A. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire podcast advertising and publishing platform Megaphone. The acquisition

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Spotify, UMG Deepen Their Relationship

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 kevincarter Spotify, Universal Music Group

• Spotify and Universal Music Group announced a new, multi-year global license agreement. Under the terms of this expanded arrangement,

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Spotify Launches COVID-19 Music Relief

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 kevincarter Spotify

• Spotify has launched the Spotify COVID-19 Music Relief project, which recommends verified organizations that offer financial relief to those

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Spotify Acquiring Simmons’ The Ringer

February 5, 2020February 6, 2020 kevincarter Spotify, The Ringer

• Spotify has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire The Ringer, a leading creator of sports, entertainment and pop

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Spotify Names Erlich Head Of Music Strategy

June 17, 2019 kevincarter Spotify

• Veteran music industry executive Jeremy Erlich has joined Spotify as Head of Music Strategy. Erlich will be based in Los

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BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION PODCASTING TRANSACTIONS 

Obamas Ink Spotify Podcast Pact

June 6, 2019June 6, 2019 kevincarter Higher Ground, Spotify

• Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama and their production company, Higher Ground, have inked a deal with Spotify to produce

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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

• The National Association of Broadcasters celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards last night, annually honoring excellence and performance

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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

• Nice to hear from veteran programmer Will Calder, who proudly announces that, after a 15-year hiatus, he has relaunched

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
AWARDS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

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Condolences: Frank Mull
CONDOLENCES CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE 

Condolences: Frank Mull

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Condolences: Frank Mull

• The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) is deeply saddened by the passing of Frank Mull, who served as the

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
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Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio

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Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
CONCERTS CONVENTIONS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
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Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION 

Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

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Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
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Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
KKOB Taps Csanyi-Salcedo As News Director
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KKOB Taps Csanyi-Salcedo As News Director

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KKOB Taps Csanyi-Salcedo As News Director
David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
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David & Meredith Now Turbocharged

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
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Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

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