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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

UMG, BandLab Pact On Ethical Use Of A.I.

October 18, 2023October 19, 2023 kevincarter BandLab, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and BandLab Technologies, the parent company of the world’s largest social music creation platform, BandLab,

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Hsieh Named Managing Director, UMG Taiwan

October 1, 2023October 1, 2023 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), announced the appointment of William Hsieh as

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Xu Named Chair/CEO, UMG Greater China

September 5, 2023 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Greater China (UMGC), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), announced the appointment of Timothy Xu as

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EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL STREAMING 

YouTube Shares A.I. Music Principles

August 21, 2023August 22, 2023 kevincarter UMG, YouTube Music

• YouTube just published a first-ever set of A.I. music principles and launched the YouTube Music A.I. Incubator featuring artists,

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UMG Launches The Core Records

July 10, 2023 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the launch of The Core Records, led by Kevin “Chief” Zaruk and Simon Tikhman,

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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Bravado Announces Executive Appointments

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 kevincarter Bravado, UMG

• Bravado, Universal Music Group’s (UMG’s) leading merchandise and brand management company, announced new leadership appointments: Alyssa Tobias is named

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DJ Khaled Joins Def Jam, Will Consult UMG

February 9, 2023February 10, 2023 kevincarter Def Jam, DJ Khaled, UMG

• Today, at a press conference in his hometown of Miami, Grammy-winning superstar DJ Khaled announced an exclusive partnership with

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Warner Named Pres., Universal Music AU & NZ

December 13, 2022 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Australia (UMA), a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), announced the promotion of Sean Warner to President,

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Habtemariam Stepping Down At Motown

November 29, 2022November 30, 2022 kevincarter Motown Records, UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and Ethiopia Habtemariam jointly announced that Habtemariam, the current Chairwoman & CEO of Motown Records,

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UMG Launches Virgin Music Group

September 13, 2022 kevincarter UMG, Virgin Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the launch of the Virgin Music Group, a new global division that will unify

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AM Radio Act Halfway Home
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AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home

• With Tuesday’s passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act by the House Of Representatives — and now

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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’
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Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Buzz Brand Extension: ‘Jersey Made’

• Premiere Networks and Buzz Knight Media announced the launch of Jersey Made, a new podcast hosted by our friend

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Parker Joins Gemini XIII As SVP/Sales
The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE STREAMING 

The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’

September 13, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on The Password Is: ‘MaxxKonnect’
West Roland Right Back To Radio
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West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio
RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES SALES STREAMING 

RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RIAA Reports $6B Mid-Year Music Revenue

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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

• It’s a welcome Louisville reunion for Tony Tilford, 40-year radio pro and longtime iHeartMedia programming vet, who has been

Couture Named AM Co-Host, Lite 96/TVC
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Couture Named AM Co-Host, Lite 96/TVC

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Couture Named AM Co-Host, Lite 96/TVC
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
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Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

LABEL LOVE

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on FEMco Presents ‘FEMCountry At Parton’s Live’
U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
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U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year

September 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on U2: 2027 MusiCares Persons Of The Year
Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
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Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lambert Named Head Of TuneCore, France
CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
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CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson

September 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMA Hosting Hat Trick For Lainey Wilson
Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming
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Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
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Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Louisville’s Homecoming King, Tony Tilford
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
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Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
AM Radio Act Halfway Home
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AM Radio Act Halfway Home

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on AM Radio Act Halfway Home
CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
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CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis
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Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis

September 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay Michaels Circles Back To Indianapolis
Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SYNDICATION 

Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity

September 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bernstein Branches Into Private Equity

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