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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE RESEARCH 

UMG Enhanced With Eechambadi & Hinkle

November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the appointment of Naras Eechambadi as Chief Data & Analytics Officer and Alexandra Hinkle

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Pershing Square Locks Down 10% Of UMG

August 31, 2021 kevincarter Pershing Square Holdings, UMG, Vivendi

• Pershing Square Holdings, which runs the public and private hedges funds managed by billionaire Bill Ackman is now in

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Vivendi Sells 7.1% Of UMG To Pershing Square

August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 kevincarter Pershing Square Holdings, UMG

• Vivendi, the parent company of Universal Music Group, has sold 7.1 percent of UMG’s share capital to Pershing Square

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Ackman Alters His UMG Strategy

July 19, 2021July 20, 2021 kevincarter Pershing Square Tontine, UMG

• In early June we first reported that Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. (PSTH), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC),

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Done Deal: Pershing Square Buys 10% Of UMG

June 20, 2021June 21, 2021 kevincarter Pershing Square Tontine, UMG

• It was just two weeks ago when we first reported that Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. (PSTH), a special

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Ackman’s UMG Deal Includes Grandpa’s Hit

June 6, 2021June 6, 2021 kevincarter Pershing Square Tontine, UMG

• Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. (PSTH), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), run by hedge-fund billionaire Bill Ackman formally

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Thomas Joins Motown As VP/Artist Marketing

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 kevincarter Motown Records, UMG

• Motown Records announced that Jamila Thomas has joined the label’s marketing leadership as Vice President, Artist Marketing. In this

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UMG Names Parham Pres., Global E-Commerce

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the appointment of Richelle Parham as President of Global E-Commerce and Business Development, effective

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Salvatore Running UMG’s Recording Studios

April 27, 2021 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the promotion of recording studio executive Paula Salvatore to Vice President of Client Relations

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European Executive Action, UMG-Style

April 6, 2021 kevincarter UMG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Robbert Baruch to the newly created position of Senior Vice President Public Affairs,

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BREAKING NEWS

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

• Urban One Dallas has tapped 10-year company veteran Yonni Rude as Operations Manager, overseeing programming for Urban duo KBFB

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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
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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
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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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LATEST POSTS

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING URBAN URBAN AC 

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

• Urban One Dallas has tapped 10-year company veteran Yonni Rude as Operations Manager, overseeing programming for Urban duo KBFB

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
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

LABEL LOVE

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

CRB Announces 2026-27 Board

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

Johnson Joins MCA As VP/Streaming

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

PROGRAMMING

Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
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Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW

September 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rude Awakening At Urban One DFW
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
Monday: Moving Day For Maney & LauRen
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING TOP 40 

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
BRANDING/MARKETING CONVENTIONS COUNTRY EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING PUBLIC SERVICE 

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

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