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Universal Music Group

DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

UMG Undergoing Widespread Layoffs

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 kevincarter UMG, Universal Music Group

• Jim Roppo‘s move from Republic Records to Warner Music Group comes against the backdrop of extensive layoffs inside Universal

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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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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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Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down
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Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

• Jacobs Media Founder & President Fred Jacobs announced he will step down as President at the end of 2026,

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Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville
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Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Manente Named VP/MM, Midwest Evansville

• Midwest Communications, Inc. has promoted Nick Manente to Vice President & Market Manager of its Evansville, IN market, succeeding

MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
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MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MaxxKonnect Acquires FCCInfo.com
RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly
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RCS Executive Action: Halcomb & Kelly

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WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
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WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™

October 30, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WXLO To Deploy ZoneCasting™
Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman
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Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Eastlan Expands With Kelly & Ehrman

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P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
CHRISTMAS EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RESEARCH STREAMING 

P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs

• Christmas classics continue to dominate America’s holiday music favorites, but listeners increasingly favor a later start to the all-Christmas

Grammy Nominations Next Monday
AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES STREAMING TELEVISION 

Grammy Nominations Next Monday

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Grammy Nominations Next Monday
Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
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Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

November 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

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Grammy Nominations Next Monday
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Grammy Nominations Next Monday

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Grammy Nominations Next Monday
Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
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Braun Named President, Triple Tigers

November 2, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Braun Named President, Triple Tigers
Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
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Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jay-Z Books Jay-Z For Super Bowl Halftime
Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
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Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists

October 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stella Lefty Signs With Make Wake Artists
Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
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Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory

October 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quinton Joins Forces With mtheory
Remembering Bob Buziak
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Remembering Bob Buziak

October 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Buziak

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P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
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P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs

November 8, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on P1 Reveals America’s Top 100 Christmas Songs
Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION STREAMING 

Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh

November 6, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Lopez Named AM Co-Host, WQDR/Raleigh
WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
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WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century

November 5, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WUOL Classical Celebrates Half-Century
Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down
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Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down

November 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Jacobs Media Pres. Fred Jacobs Stepping Down
Streetz 94.5/Atlanta Launches ‘Nicks At Night’
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Streetz 94.5/Atlanta Launches ‘Nicks At Night’

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Streetz 94.5/Atlanta Launches ‘Nicks At Night’
Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION RAMP STREAMING 

Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

November 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mike Stern Joins Zimmer As Dir./Programming

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