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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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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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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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BREAKING NEWS

Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

• UPDATING: The Audacy downsizing continues… • Rochester, NY: Hope Breen has exited her role as Producer of the Bee

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Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

• Skyview Networks has completed an ownership transition, with President & CEO Steve Jones now assuming full leadership control of

iHeart New England Handled With Care
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

iHeart New England Handled With Care

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart New England Handled With Care
Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baxter In Orbit Over SXM Gig
Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES STREAMING 

Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Engineer Wanted: Reno Media Group
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

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Urban One Selling In Charlotte
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Urban One Selling In Charlotte

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Selling In Charlotte

• It’s the end of the line… apparently… for heritage Hot AC WLNK (The Mix 100.9 / 99.3)/Charlotte, as Radio

RAMP Leap Of The Week: Hannah Lane!
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROS IN MOTION 

RAMP Leap Of The Week: Hannah Lane!

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RAMP Leap Of The Week: Hannah Lane!
Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group

LABEL LOVE

Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
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Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis

March 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Epic Upgrade For Ezekiel Lewis
Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
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Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor

March 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Exec. Action At Big Machine/Nashville Harbor
Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action: Warner Records Nashville
Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES STREAMING 

Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit

March 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Supreme Court Reverses $1B Label Suit
HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together

March 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on HEY NOW Staff Quickly Coming Together
iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TOP 40 

iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

March 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart, TikTok Debut New LP Release Model

PROGRAMMING

Urban One Selling In Charlotte
BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC Inspirational/Religious MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS 

Urban One Selling In Charlotte

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One Selling In Charlotte
Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Licata Named CEO, iHeart Multiplatform Group
570 WWNC Enhanced With FM
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

570 WWNC Enhanced With FM

April 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 570 WWNC Enhanced With FM
Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jones Takes Command Of Skyview Networks
Baltimore Wakes Up With Michael J & Candace
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Baltimore Wakes Up With Michael J & Candace

April 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Baltimore Wakes Up With Michael J & Candace
Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

March 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Another Round of Downsizing At Audacy

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