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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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FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

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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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

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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Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

• Audacy announced industry veteran Erik Bradley as the new Brand Manager of Classic Hits KSPF (98.7 The Spot)/Dallas. Bradley

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PRODUCTION PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

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Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

• We are sending our best wishes to a longtime friend — Neal Sharpe, PD of Radio One Hot AC

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA
CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Katz Comes Through Again For BFOA

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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TELEVISION TOP 40 

Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
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Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
CONDOLENCES FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
New Executive Positions At Position Music
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music

PROGRAMMING

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones

March 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Neal Sharpe Hangs Up His Headphones
Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Executive Action At Lotus Seattle

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Lotus Seattle
Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING 

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION URBAN URBAN AC 

Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS CLASSIC HITS PROGRAMMING 

Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

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