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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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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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Remembering Bob Weir
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Remembering Bob Weir

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Weir

• Bob Weir, singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist and founding member of The Grateful Dead and the band’s latest iteration, Dead

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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

• Audacy has named Podscribe as a preferred measurement partner, beginning this year. Through this partnership, Podscribe will enable attribution

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart, Netflix Ink Video Podcast Deal

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Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor & Alex Dominate RIAA Year-End List
WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson
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WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

December 11, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on WCM Totally In Sync With Robinson

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WBLI Has Ali Cat Reflexes
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

WBLI Has Ali Cat Reflexes

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WBLI Has Ali Cat Reflexes

• Cox Media Group Top 40 WBLI (106.1 BLI)/Long Island announced several major updates to its weekday on-air lineup, spotlighting

WEBE 108 Adds Serious Talent Firepower
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WEBE 108 Adds Serious Talent Firepower

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WEBE 108 Adds Serious Talent Firepower
Remembering Bob Weir
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Remembering Bob Weir

January 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Weir

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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
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Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Blythe & Klein Named Big Loud Co-Presidents
Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
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Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Your ’26 iHeartRadio Awards Nominees
Remembering Bill Pfordresher
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Remembering Bill Pfordresher

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bill Pfordresher
Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
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Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Holmes Earns Warner Records VP Stripes
PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
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PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG
CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup
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CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS ’26 Reveals ‘New Faces’ Lineup

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Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
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Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes

January 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy SVP Martin Relinquishes Alice Stripes
Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
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Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy

January 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Podscribe Measures Up To Audacy
SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS CLASSIC ROCK COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas

January 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.AI Welcomes Cat Thomas
Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Joey Brooks
Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
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Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jim Murphy Ready To Wrap It Up
Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter
FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

January 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Steve King Ready For His Next Chapter

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