Dokke Enhanced At Curb | Word
• Curb | Word Entertainment has bestowed GM stripes upon SVP of Promotion Ryan Dokke, elevating him to the lofty new role of Senior Vice President/General Manager, Promotion & Marketing. In his new leadership role as GM, Dokke will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of label operations, in addition to his existing duties as Senior Vice President of Promotion, leading the company’s radio promotion efforts.
“It’s rewarding to see Ryan accept the challenges and opportunities accompanying his new position,” said Jim Ed Norman, CEO of Curb | Word Entertainment. “Since coming to Curb four years ago, Ryan has distinguished himself with an uncommon ambitious drive and passion that make him the obvious choice to lead the effort at creating one heartbeat and focus to be shared between these great companies.”
Dokke got his industry start as an intern at KXXK/Aberdeen, WA while still in high school, and earned his first PD stripes there at the age 21. In 2008 he was recognized on Edison Research’s “Top 30 Under 30” list. Dokke went on to hold various on-air and programming posts at KMPS/Seattle, KDRK/Spokane, WKKT/Charlotte and iHeartRadio. In 2011, Dokke joined the promotion department at Arista Records, and in 2014, he was named VP of Promotion for Curb Records. He was upped to SVP in December 2017.
Commenting on his newly enhanced role, Dokke said, “An exciting new chapter has begun at Curb | Word Entertainment. Both of these companies have an incredible history and legacy. I’m honored to be able to play an important role here at a very exciting time. I’m thankful to Mike Curb, Jim Ed Norman, and Dennis Hannon for their confidence and trust in me.” Dokke is based at the Curb | Word Entertainment headquarters in Nashville and can be reached at 615-690-4207 or rdokke@curb.com.
