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Universal Music Group

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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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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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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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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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Red Apple Upgrades Lee Harris To SVP
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Red Apple Upgrades Lee Harris To SVP

June 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Upgrades Lee Harris To SVP

• Just six weeks after joining Red Apple Media as VP of News for the Worldwide News Network, Lee Harris

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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

• As part of its ongoing investment in the great state of Tennessee, Midwest Communications, Inc. announced the promotion of

McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
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McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on McGhee Named VP/MM, CMG Jacksonville
Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
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Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups
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ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Sues Four Radio Groups

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Border Media Buys WLGR/Warrensburg, NY
CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Border Media Buys WLGR/Warrensburg, NY

June 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Border Media Buys WLGR/Warrensburg, NY

• Border Media, a New York-based multimedia company, announced that it has assumed ownership of Classic Hits WLGR (93.5 Lake

Red Apple Upgrades Lee Harris To SVP
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Red Apple Upgrades Lee Harris To SVP

June 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Upgrades Lee Harris To SVP
Hubbard & KVJ Show Renew Their Vows
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Hubbard & KVJ Show Renew Their Vows

June 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard & KVJ Show Renew Their Vows

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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
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Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Shane Tarleton Named Co-Head, LEO33
Tune In To River House Radio
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Tune In To River House Radio

June 15, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Tune In To River House Radio
BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce
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BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BBR Music Group/BMG Signs Carly Pearce
Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
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Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Enhancement At HEY NOW
Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
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Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI

June 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Warner Music Group Acquires Sureel AI
Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes
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Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

June 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Provident Promotions For Hardin & Hughes

PROGRAMMING

Border Media Buys WLGR/Warrensburg, NY
CLASSIC HITS EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Border Media Buys WLGR/Warrensburg, NY

June 19, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Border Media Buys WLGR/Warrensburg, NY
Red Apple Upgrades Lee Harris To SVP
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Red Apple Upgrades Lee Harris To SVP

June 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Red Apple Upgrades Lee Harris To SVP
Hubbard & KVJ Show Renew Their Vows
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Hubbard & KVJ Show Renew Their Vows

June 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard & KVJ Show Renew Their Vows
Dave Jackson Inherits WKXJ/Chattanooga
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Dave Jackson Inherits WKXJ/Chattanooga

June 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Dave Jackson Inherits WKXJ/Chattanooga
Casey Daniels Wakes Up In Charlottesville
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Casey Daniels Wakes Up In Charlottesville

June 17, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Casey Daniels Wakes Up In Charlottesville
MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles
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MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

June 16, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MWC Ups Farmer & Bridges To Regional Roles

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