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Universal Music Breaking Up With TikTok?

January 30, 2024February 1, 2024 kevincarter UMPG

• UPDATED: It appears that Universal Music is ending its relationship with TikTok, effective today. Last evening, an open letter,

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UPMG’s Gerson To Be Honored By ICMP

May 10, 2023 kevincarter ICMP, UMPG

• The International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP), the global trade body for the music publishing industry, announced that it

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Knoepfle Joins UMPG As EVP/Co-Head, A&R

September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 kevincarter UMPG

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has appointed Jennifer Knoepfle as Executive Vice President & Co-Head of US A&R. Based

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Songclip Partners With UMG & UMPG

June 14, 2022 kevincarter Songclip, UMG, UMPG

• Songclip, billed as the world’s only patented music clip company, announced a multi-year global strategic partnership with Universal Music

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Chavez Named VP, A&R, @ UMPG

May 14, 2022May 15, 2022 kevincarter UMPG, Universal Music Publishing

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced that Cristina Chavez has joined the company as Vice President, A&R. In her

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UMPG Acquires Neil Diamond’s Catalog

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 kevincarter Neil Diamond, UMG, UMPG

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the acquisition of the entirety of Neil Diamond‘s historic song catalog through Universal Music

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UMPG Acquires Sting’s Career Catalog

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 kevincarter Sting, UMG, UMPG

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), UMG’s music publishing division, announced the acquisition of 17-time Grammy Award winner Sting‘s entire catalog

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SVP Stripes For UMPG’s Parsa

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 kevincarter UMPG

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has promoted Lillia Parsa to Senior Vice President, A&R. Boasting a strong track record

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Testa Upped To VP/A&R At UMPG

November 9, 2021 kevincarter UMPG

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced that Taylor Testa has been promoted to Vice President, A&R. Testa, who most

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UMPG Acquires Dylan’s Entire Catalog

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 kevincarter Bob Dylan, UMPG

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group’s leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob

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Federal Judge Voids USAGM/VOA Layoffs
BREAKING NEWS DOWNSIZING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION MILESTONES NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PUBLIC RADIO 

Federal Judge Voids USAGM/VOA Layoffs

March 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federal Judge Voids USAGM/VOA Layoffs

• A federal judge in Washington ruled Saturday that Kari Lake has unlawfully served as chief executive of the U.S.

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Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
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Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

• Connoisseur Media announced a pair of strategic leadership promotions within its Long Island and Connecticut clusters — 1) Darren

Executive Action At Key-United
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Executive Action At Key-United

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action At Key-United
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
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Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Karen Henderson Named SVP/Sales, Focus 360
JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio
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JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

March 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Launches Country Fresh Radio

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iHeart NY Celebrates Int’l Women’s Day
BRANDING/MARKETING EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MILESTONES 

iHeart NY Celebrates Int’l Women’s Day

March 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart NY Celebrates Int’l Women’s Day

• iHeartMedia New York hosted a powerful celebration of International Women’s Day, on March 3 at iHeart’s NYC HQ, bringing

Leimbach Named VP/Market Mgr., Beasley Las Vegas
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE 

Leimbach Named VP/Market Mgr., Beasley Las Vegas

March 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Leimbach Named VP/Market Mgr., Beasley Las Vegas
Wake Up With ‘Syke & Ally Ali In The Morning’
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS TOP 40 

Wake Up With ‘Syke & Ally Ali In The Morning’

March 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Wake Up With ‘Syke & Ally Ali In The Morning’

LABEL LOVE

Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROGRAMMING 

Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Executive Action Inside The Syndicate

March 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Action Inside The Syndicate
New Executive Positions At Position Music
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New Executive Positions At Position Music

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Executive Positions At Position Music
Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
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Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Promotion-Palooza At Sun Label Group
Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
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Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees

February 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Rock & Roll HOF Reveals 2026 Nominees
SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRIPLE A 

SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

February 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SoCal Sound Presents ‘Women Crush Wednesday’

PROGRAMMING

Philly Fanatics Marks & Brace Ride Again
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Philly Fanatics Marks & Brace Ride Again

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly Fanatics Marks & Brace Ride Again
Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Media Elevates DiPrima & Shea
Savage Returns To 91X As MD/Mornings
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Savage Returns To 91X As MD/Mornings

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Savage Returns To 91X As MD/Mornings
Extensive Entravision Executive Action
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TELEVISION 

Extensive Entravision Executive Action

March 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Extensive Entravision Executive Action
‘FishBoy’ Graduates To ‘Flounder’ Status
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

‘FishBoy’ Graduates To ‘Flounder’ Status

March 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ‘FishBoy’ Graduates To ‘Flounder’ Status
Alvarez Assumes Middays At ALT 98.7/LA
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Alvarez Assumes Middays At ALT 98.7/LA

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Alvarez Assumes Middays At ALT 98.7/LA

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