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Universal Music Group

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

PR Pro James Steven Moves From WMG To UMG

January 6, 2026 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the appointment of James Steven as Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, effective

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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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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

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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DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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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BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

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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New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY

• Following last month’s retirement of 36-year morning icons Paul Fuller and Al Matthews from iHeartMedia Mainstream Rock 94.1 WHJY/Providence,

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West Roland Right Back To Radio
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Mainstream Rock NEWS/TALK/SPORTS RHYTHMIC SALES TOP 40 

West Roland Right Back To Radio

September 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on West Roland Right Back To Radio

• He’s baaaack! After a nearly three-year industry hiatus, we are happy to see Roland West is back inside the

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
Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES STREAMING 

Triton Forges Partnership With RCS

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Triton Forges Partnership With RCS
Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Howard Live On Mondays, Streams On HBO Max
Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Super Hi-Fi Names James Mgr., Stations Ops

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Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

• Connoisseur Media announced a series of programming changes across its Bay Area cluster, including expanded roles for several members

New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
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

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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
AWARDS BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

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
Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined

September 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Consider BMG & Concord Completely Combined
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
Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase
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Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

August 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Auxio Extra Active With Mediabase

PROGRAMMING

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
AC BRANDING/MARKETING DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION TOP 40 URBAN AC 

Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Makes Bay Area Moves
New Day Dawns At WHJY
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS Mainstream Rock MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

New Day Dawns At WHJY

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on New Day Dawns At WHJY
SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on SVP Upgrade For SXM’s Sean Gibbons
Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
ALTERNATIVE CLASSIC ROCK DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING 

Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Connoisseur Cuts: Amy Reed
Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando

September 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Ryan Gorman Now Entering Orlando
Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

September 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Marcotte Named PD, KIOZ & KGB-FM/San Diego

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