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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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BREAKING NEWS

Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

• Albany, NY-based Pamal Broadcasting announced it has agreed to acquire Galaxy Media, which owns / operates 10 radio stations

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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

• Hubbard | Media That Connects has elevated John Goforth to President of the company’s Gamut Podcast Network, effective immediately.

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
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Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
Countdown To NAB Show New York
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Countdown To NAB Show New York

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Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn
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Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Stellantis Tuned In To TuneIn
ASCAP Executive Action
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ASCAP Executive Action

September 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Executive Action

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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

• Albany, NY-based Pamal Broadcasting announced it has agreed to acquire Galaxy Media, which owns / operates 10 radio stations

Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
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Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw

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LABEL LOVE

UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
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UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Names Bush As Pres., Global Brands
Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
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Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy’s ‘We Can Survive’ Debuts In New York
Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
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Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs

September 27, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Madonna & Taylor Dominate VMAs
Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
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Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group

September 25, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Executive Realignment At Warner Music Group
BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board
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BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board

September 24, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on BMG’s Jim Selby Joins ASCAP’s Board
ASCAP Executive Action
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ASCAP Executive Action

September 23, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on ASCAP Executive Action

PROGRAMMING

Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
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Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pamal To Acquire Galaxy Media
Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
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Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Goforth Named Pres., Gamut Podcast Network
Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
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Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: John Crenshaw
Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF
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Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Nominations Open For ’27 CRHoF
Friday: World College Radio Day
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Friday: World College Radio Day

September 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Friday: World College Radio Day
Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates
ALTERNATIVE BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

September 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Beasley, Golden Knights Now Teammates

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