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UMG Nashville

BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

UMGN Rebrands As Music Corporation of America

April 24, 2025April 25, 2025 kevincarter MCA, Music Corporation Of America, UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has undergone an “evolution,” rebranding as Music Corporation of America (MCA), under the leadership of

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Blythe Leaving UMGN, Headed West

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• After a two-year run as EVP of A&R at UMG Nashville, Chelsea Blythe announced her departure from the label

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UMG Reorganizes Nashville Operations

February 6, 2025February 9, 2025 kevincarter UMG, UMG Nashville

• Late Thursday, Universal Music Group announced “a reorganization of its Nashville-based operations to enhance its position as the premiere

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Major Country Departures: Mabe & Hunnicutt

February 6, 2025February 6, 2025 kevincarter Big Machine Label Group, UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville Chair & CEO Cindy Mabe has exited after nearly 18 years with the company. There has been

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Moberly Upped To SVP/Promo, UMG Nashville

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has promoted Damon Moberly to Senior Vice President of Promotion, effective immediately. Moberly has devoted

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UMGN & Mosley Music Sign Colt Graves

October 2, 2024 kevincarter Mosley Music, UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville and Timbaland’s Mosley Music announce singer-songwriter Colt Graves as the inaugural artist signed under their newly created

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UMG Nashville Taps Kilduff As CFO

September 24, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announces the appointment of Robert Kilduff as Chief Financial Officer. Kilduff brings over 30 years

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Anderson Named SVP/Commerce, UMGN

August 26, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has appointed Derek Anderson as Senior Vice President of Commerce. Anderson brings over 15 years

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UMG Nashville Welcomes Houston Gaither

June 26, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville announces the addition of radio and records veteran Houston Gaither to its Radio Promotions team as Director

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Gear Joins UMGN As VP of A&R

March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville announces the hire of publishing veteran Jake Gear as VP of A&R. Gear is a multi-faceted creative

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BREAKING NEWS

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

• Audacy Sports-Talk WJZ-FM (105.7 The Fan)/Baltimore promotes from within and elevates Joe LaCroix to Brand Manager. LaCroix succeeds Scott

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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

• Cox Media Group (CMG) announced the appointment of Lauren Smith as Senior Director of Digital Sales. Smith will serve

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE SALES TRANSACTIONS 

Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media

May 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Townsquare Inks Digital Deal With Broadway Media
Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE RATINGS RESEARCH SALES 

Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

April 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Cumulus + Media Audit + TOMA.Solutions

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LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

• Audacy Sports-Talk WJZ-FM (105.7 The Fan)/Baltimore promotes from within and elevates Joe LaCroix to Brand Manager. LaCroix succeeds Scott

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
Texas Radio HOF Nominations Open Today
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Texas Radio HOF Nominations Open Today

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Texas Radio HOF Nominations Open Today

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UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
Remembering Bob Jamieson
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Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson
MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
3686 Records Enhanced x Four
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3686 Records Enhanced x Four

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on 3686 Records Enhanced x Four
Executive Action At TuneCore
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Executive Action At TuneCore

May 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At TuneCore
Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music
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Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rogers Named CEO Of Spirit Music

PROGRAMMING

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios

May 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
Federated Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose
WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings
Black Box Summer School Now In Session
BRANDING/MARKETING Consultants EDUCATION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING 

Black Box Summer School Now In Session

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Black Box Summer School Now In Session

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