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March 3, 2016
UMG's Bravado Names Mat Vlasic CEO
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP (UMG) global merchandising division BRAVADO has named MAT VLASIC CEO, effective immediately. He succeeds TOM BENNETT, who exits to launch a new venture of his own. BENNETT will continue to consult to UMG. Previously, VLASIC oversaw … more »
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January 13, 2016
RTDNA Offers 'Ed Talks'
The RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION's answer to "TED Talks" are "ED Talks," a video series named after EDWARD R. MURROW and offering best practices advice for newsrooms. The videos, beginning with MURROW Award … more »
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October 29, 2015
Universal Music Group Announces New Executive Management Board And International Structure
UMG Chairman/CEO LUCIAN GRAINGE has rolled out an Executive Management Board comprised of key leaders from across UMG’s multiple business units and territories, and announced the reorganization of its international division into regionally focused … more »
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October 9, 2015
NABOB & The Power Of Urban Radio Forum Final Day Highlights
THE NABOB FOUNDATION’s 39th Annual FALL BROADCAST MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE in cooperation with the 15th POWER OF URBAN RADIO FORUM wrapped up YESTERDAY (10/8) with a full slate of panels and sessions Dialog With The Commissioners This session was a … more »
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April 27, 2015
UMG Restructures Distribution, Drops UMGD Name
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP has restructured its sales and distribution division, dropping the UMGD name since the departure of JIM URIE last fall. The changes were announced in an interoffice e-mail sent by UMG EVP/CFO BOYD MUIR and EVP/U.S. Recorded Music … more »
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April 8, 2014
Eagle Rock Entertainment Acquired By Universal Music Group
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP (UMG), has acquired UK-based EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT, an independent producer and distributor of music programming. The terms of the deal are not being disclosed. EAGLE ROCK Chairman/CEO TERRY SHAND will continue to lead the … more »
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January 18, 2013
ACM To Host 2-Night Music Festival In Vegas
The ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC will host a two-night outdoor music festival during the week of the ACM AWARDS in LAS VEGAS, also known as "THE WEEK VEGAS GOES COUNTRY." The event will take place at the ORLEANS ARENA in LAS VEGAS on APRIL … more »
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November 7, 2012
WFKY Holds Annual 'St. Jude Jam'
SOUTHERN BELLE, LLC Country WFKY (FROGGY 104.9)/ FRANKFORT, KY held their annual “ST. JUDE JAM” on SATURDAY (11/3). The event benefits ST. JUDE CHILDREN’s RESEARCH HOSPITAL and took place at the GRAND THEATER in FRANKFORT, KY. With the … more »
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February 15, 2012
KHKS Becomes 'Laura FM' To Fight Cystic Fibrosis
CLEAR CHANNEL MEDIA AND ENTERTAINMENT Top 40 KHKS (106.1 KISSFM)/DALLAS will officially change its name to 106.1 LAURAFM in support of LAURA DIOSDADO who is battling Cystic Fibrosis (CF), as well as raise funds for research to one day find a cure. … more »
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August 30, 2011
Halfway To Hazard Members Help Raise Over $80,000 For Charity
The fourth annual CROCKETTSVILLE CHARITY CONCERT AND TRAIL RIDE presented by CHAD WARRIX and DAVID TOLLIVER of the former Country duo, HALFWAY TO HAZARD, was held this past weekend in CROCKETTSVILLE, KY (NET NEW 7/26). The event raised over $80,000 to … more »