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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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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

• The National Association of Broadcasters celebrated the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards last night, annually honoring excellence and performance

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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio
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Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

October 20, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Calder Reignites iPartyRadio

• Nice to hear from veteran programmer Will Calder, who proudly announces that, after a 15-year hiatus, he has relaunched

Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
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Radio HOF Goes Full Komando

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio HOF Goes Full Komando
SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
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SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early

October 15, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on SonicTrek.ai: The Future Arrived Early
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up
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Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cornerstone’s Schreiber Wrapping It Up

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Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
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Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

• Country Radio Seminar (CRS) announced the first round of talent for Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley, returning on Thursday, March

Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
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Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
Schellhas Named Market Pres., iHeart Cincinnati
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Schellhas Named Market Pres., iHeart Cincinnati

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Schellhas Named Market Pres., iHeart Cincinnati

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Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
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Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Round One Of CRS Acoustic Alley Talent
Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
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Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Mariah Named ’26 MusiCares Person Of The Year
Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
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Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Burgess Named New Chair Of PPL
Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
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Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP

October 16, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nonesuch Records Welcomes Carlen As VP
Remembering D’Angelo
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Remembering D’Angelo

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering D’Angelo
Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt
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Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

October 14, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Nashville Harbor Adds Herrmann, Bensman & Hunt

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Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
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Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Networks To Distribute CBS News Radio
KKOB Taps Csanyi-Salcedo As News Director
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KKOB Taps Csanyi-Salcedo As News Director

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on KKOB Taps Csanyi-Salcedo As News Director
David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
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David & Meredith Now Turbocharged

October 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on David & Meredith Now Turbocharged
Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
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Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meet Your ’25 Marconi Radio Award Winners!
Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
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Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Celebrating The Bay’s Best & Brightest
Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports
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Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

October 21, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Infinity Sports Rebrands As Westwood One Sports

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