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Universal Music Group

EDUCATION EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES PUBLIC SERVICE 

UMG & MHA Expand Mental Health Access

February 13, 2025 kevincarter Music Health Alliance, Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and Music Health Alliance (MHA), a non-profit organization that provides advocacy and access to healthcare,

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Large-Scale UMG Layoffs Underway

February 29, 2024March 4, 2024 kevincarter Capitol Records, Def Jam, Interscope, Republic Records, Universal Music Group

• The major restructuring of Universal Music Group announced a month ago — a new West Coast/East Coast model lead

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UMG Announces Major Restructuring

February 1, 2024February 3, 2024 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group today announced a massive restructuring of its label operations, realigning its portfolio of labels under two

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Sizeable UMG Layoffs Looming?

January 14, 2024January 16, 2024 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Variety and Bloomberg are reporting that Universal Music Group will be laying off “an unspecified but significant number” of

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UMG Suspends Russia Operations

March 8, 2022March 9, 2022 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group has joined a growing list of major companies that have suspended operations in Russia due to

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Executive Action: Cusick Joins UMG

February 23, 2022 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Richard Cusick as Chief Product Officer, Global E-Commerce. In this newly created role,

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Young Named Pres. Of UMG’s Bravado

November 16, 2021 kevincarter Bravado, Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Matt Young as President of Bravado, the UMG-owned global merchandising company. Young (pictured)

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UMG’s IPO Pays Off

September 21, 2021September 22, 2021 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group’s shares were up more than a third in their stock market debut on Tuesday as investors

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UMG Valued At $39 Billion

September 20, 2021September 21, 2021 kevincarter Universal Music Group, Vivendi

• Just ahead of its highly anticipated Tuesday IPO in Amsterdam, Universal Music Group has been valued at around 33.5

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UMG & Snap Make Love Connection

June 24, 2021 kevincarter Snap, Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) and Snap Inc. announced an expansive multifaceted global agreement that will allow Snapchat’s users to

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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

• The FCC has voted to advance the Commission’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of its broadcast ownership rules. The Commission seeks

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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

• This Friday, October 3, hundreds of college radio stations in more than 50 countries will unite for the 15th

Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
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Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Rumba 106.1/Philly Welcomes DJ Jholi
Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
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Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audioboom Taps Eastwood As VP/Int’l
Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
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Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL

September 23, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Joins Forces With MOGL
Skyview Executive Action
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Skyview Executive Action

September 22, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Skyview Executive Action

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Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
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Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

• Cox Media Group’s WCFB (Star 94.5)/Orlando proudly celebrates four of its own — Elroy Smith, JoJo O’Neal, Lorenzo “Ice

Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
Merry Twisted 2025!
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Merry Twisted 2025!

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Merry Twisted 2025!

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Merry Twisted 2025!

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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bad Bunny To Headline Super Bowl Halftime Show
A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
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A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on A2IM Names Ian Harrison As CEO
And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
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And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…

September 26, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on And So, Jingle Ball Season Begins…
Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
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Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent

September 25, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Jonathan Jacobs: Free Agent
Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami
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Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami

September 24, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Cedeño Now EVP/GM, Interscope Capitol Miami

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Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
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Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Four CMG Pros Enter Black Radio HOF
Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
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Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Supports FCC Quadrennial Review
Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations
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Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Country Radio HOF Accepting Nominations
Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
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Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To World College Radio Day ’25
Long Named Region Pres., iHeartMedia Dallas
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Long Named Region Pres., iHeartMedia Dallas

September 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Long Named Region Pres., iHeartMedia Dallas
Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail
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Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail

September 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Radio Content Pro & Collective Heads Prevail

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