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UMG Nashville

BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Friedman Earns UMG Nashville VP Upgrade

March 6, 2024March 7, 2024 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville has appointed David Friedman to the newly created position of Vice President of Promotion and Strategy. In

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Cirque du Soleil Goes Country

November 8, 2023 kevincarter Cirque du Soleil, UMG Nashville

• Cirque du Soleil has teamed up with Universal Music Group Nashville to launch a new Country-themed theatrical touring show

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Something Funny About UMG Nashville

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announced the launch of a new comedy-centered imprint, Capitol Comedy Nashville, featuring  flagship comedian Nate

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Reddy Upped To VP/Streaming, UMG Nashville

August 30, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• UMG Nashville announces the promotion of Vipin Reddy to VP of Streaming. Reddy, who has been part of the

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Executive Upgrades At UMGN

August 24, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) announced the promotions of Stephanie Alexa to SVP of Finance & Operations, and Gary

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Bryant Joins UMG Nashville In SVP Role

June 29, 2023June 29, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has named Charlene Bryant as its Senior Vice President, Business Development & Strategy. With a

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Brown Named VP/Int’l, UMG Nashville

June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announces the appointment of Ami Brown as Vice President of International Marketing. Brown transitions to

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UMG Nashville Names Blythe EVP of A&R

May 25, 2023May 29, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville has named Chelsea Blythe as its Executive Vice President of A&R. Blythe makes the move

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UMGN EVP Elevations For Christian & Femia

April 17, 2023April 18, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) announced the promotions of Lori Christian to Executive Vice President of Marketing and Rob

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Brad Paisley Signs With UMG Nashville

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 kevincarter UMG Nashville

• Universal Music Group Nashville announces the signing of award-winning country music superstar Brad Paisley to EMI Records Nashville. The

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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
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

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

LABEL LOVE

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
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

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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