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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING SOCIAL MEDIA STREAMING TOP 40 TRANSACTIONS 

iHeart & TikTok Forge Partnership

November 10, 2025 kevincarter iHeartMedia, TikTok

• iHeartMedia and TikTok announced a groundbreaking, multi-platform partnership that will bring TikTok creators into iHeart’s ecosystem. This collaboration includes

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TikTok + iHeartRadio Scouting Viral Talent

July 28, 2025 kevincarter iHeartRadio, TikTok

• TikTok, in partnership with iHeartRadio, is launching Next Up: Live Music, a new singing competition powered by TikTok LIVE.

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UMG & TikTok Kiss, Make Up

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 kevincarter TikTok, UMG

• Universal Music Group and TikTok announced a new multi-dimensional licensing agreement that will deliver significant industry-leading benefits for UMG’s

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WMG & TikTok Expand Partnership

July 18, 2023July 19, 2023 kevincarter TikTok, Warner Music Group

• Warner Music Group (WMG) and TikTok announced a wide-ranging, first-of-its-kind partnership that will benefit WMG’s artists and songwriters, and

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DIGITAL FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS Video 

CMRRA + TikTok = $$$

June 21, 2021June 20, 2021 kevincarter CMRRA, TikTok

• The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) and TikTok today announced an agreement for the collection of digital mechanical

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS Video 

UMG, TikTok Expand Global Alliance

February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 kevincarter TikTok, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and short-form video app TikTok announced a global agreement that delivers equitable compensation for recording

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TikTok, Sony Music Announce Deal

November 2, 2020 kevincarter Sony Music Entertainment, TikTok

• Wildly popular short-form video app TikTok announced a new agreement with Sony Music Entertainment (SME) to make songs from

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Walmart Joins Microsoft In TikTok Push

August 27, 2020August 30, 2020 kevincarter Microsoft, TikTok, Walmart

• Suddenly there’s an unlikely new player jumping into the already crowded field with the intention of acquiring massively popular

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TikTok Takes On Trump

August 24, 2020August 25, 2020 kevincarter TikTok

• Wildly popular short-form video app TikTok has taken its fight with the Trump Administration to courts, filing a legal

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DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Video 

Mayer Named CEO Of TikTok

May 19, 2020 kevincarter TikTok

• ByteDance Ltd., the parent company of wildly popular short-form video platform TikTok has named Disney executive Kevin Mayer as Chief

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BREAKING NEWS

KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again
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KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again

• After a 15-year “hiatus,” Connoisseur Media proudly announces the return of KUFO/Portland, OR, replacing hip-hop WE 102.9. Portland has

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LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer
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LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LeGrett Joins Beasley As Chief Business Officer

• Beasley Media Group has tapped industry veteran Kevin LeGrett as Chief Business Officer. In this role, LeGrett will work

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeartPodcasts Touch Down In Qatar
Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
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Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Herter Joins The Syndicate In SVP Role
‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix

January 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘Bobbycast’ Premieres On Netflix
Burgess-Related Executive Action
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Burgess-Related Executive Action

January 22, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess-Related Executive Action

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iHeart Executive Action: Ginn & Jones
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

iHeart Executive Action: Ginn & Jones

February 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart Executive Action: Ginn & Jones

• iHeartMedia announced the hire of Matt Ginn as Division President of Community Markets, and Wayne Jones as Metro President

Remembering Tracy Zamot
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Remembering Tracy Zamot

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Tracy Zamot
NAB Adds Martin As SVP/Sales Strategy
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES 

NAB Adds Martin As SVP/Sales Strategy

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on NAB Adds Martin As SVP/Sales Strategy

LABEL LOVE

RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
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Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borris Named Head Of Music, 101 Studios
Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards
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Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards

February 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Kendrick Dominates 68th Grammy Awards
Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
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Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Serrao Named CCO, Concord Label Group
Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing

January 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Younger Joins Big Loud As VP/Marketing
CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026
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CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

January 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRS Announces ‘Cycle Of A Song’ 2026

PROGRAMMING

LaCroix Now Asst. Brand Mgr., WJZ-FM/Baltimore
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LaCroix Now Asst. Brand Mgr., WJZ-FM/Baltimore

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Now Asst. Brand Mgr., WJZ-FM/Baltimore
KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again
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KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again

February 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KUFO Rocks Portland Once Again
 Greg Williams Needs Our Help
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 Greg Williams Needs Our Help

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on  Greg Williams Needs Our Help
Pros On The Loose: Nate Reed
AC CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Pros On The Loose: Nate Reed

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Nate Reed
Audacy Names New Format VPs
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Audacy Names New Format VPs

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Names New Format VPs
Waugh & Evans Come Home To WRNR
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Waugh & Evans Come Home To WRNR

February 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Waugh & Evans Come Home To WRNR

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