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Universal Music Group

BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE SOCIAL MEDIA TRANSACTIONS Video 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Majid & Eshak Named Co-CEOs, Island Records

June 17, 2021June 17, 2021 kevincarter Island Records, Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group announced that Imran Majid and Justin Eshak have been appointed Co-CEOs of Island Records, effective January

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Goldman Sachs Values UMG At $53 Billion

April 29, 2021May 9, 2021 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Goldman Sachs’ annual “Music in the Air” study created some serious chatter this week when it valued Universal Music

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UMG Accelerates IPO Timeline

February 15, 2021February 16, 2021 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Late last month RAMP reported that Tencent Holdings Limited had completed the acquisition of an additional 10% equity stake —

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Tanous Awarded UMG EVP Stripes

February 3, 2021 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• Universal Music Group (UMG) announced the promotion of Will Tanous to Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer. Tanous will

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Concord, UMG Renew Partnership

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 kevincarter Concord, Universal Music Group

• Concord has renewed its global distribution agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), continuing a successful partnership that has spanned

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Spotify, UMG Deepen Their Relationship

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 kevincarter Spotify, Universal Music Group

• Spotify and Universal Music Group announced a new, multi-year global license agreement. Under the terms of this expanded arrangement,

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Grainge Home & Recovering

April 6, 2020 kevincarter Universal Music Group

• We are pleased to report that Universal Music Group Chairman & CEO Sir Lucian Grainge has finally been released from

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE Natural Disasters 

UMG Head Grainge Hospitalized With COVID-19

March 15, 2020March 16, 2020 kevincarter COVID-19, Universal Music Group

• RAMP is still awaiting independent confirmation, but Variety is reporting that Universal Music Chairman & CEO Lucian Grainge has been

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Sir Lucian Now A Hollywood Star

January 20, 2020 kevincarter Sir Lucian Grainge, Universal Music Group

• Over the course of his successful music industry career, Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group

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Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
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Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

• Audacy announced industry veteran Erik Bradley as the new Brand Manager of Classic Hits KSPF (98.7 The Spot)/Dallas. Bradley

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

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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

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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

• Along with today’s announcement of TikTok Radio from iHeart comes news of the upcoming debut of the companion TikTok

iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

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LABEL LOVE

Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
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Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Performers Announced For iHeart Music Awards
Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
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Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Matsuki Launches Artist Consultancy
A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
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A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on A Toast To “Bubba Wayne” McManners
Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
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Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM

March 4, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Willobee Resets Career Clock To 808AM
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
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

PROGRAMMING

Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network
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Countdown To TikTok Podcast Network

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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
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iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on iHeart & TikTok Launch ‘TikTok Radio’
Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
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Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Urban One, Smiley Expand Their Relationship
Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
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Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW

March 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Bradley Named Brand Mgr., Audacy’s Spot/DFW
Get Well Soon, Brad Lane!
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Get Well Soon, Brad Lane!

March 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Get Well Soon, Brad Lane!
Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic
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Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

March 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Let Marketron Unjam Your Traffic

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