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Recording Academy

AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Recording Academy Updates Grammy Rules

June 10, 2020June 11, 2020 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced major changes made to several rules and guidelines “that reflect its ongoing commitment to evolve

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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PUBLIC SERVICE 

Recording Academy Names Diversity/Inclusion Officer

April 30, 2020April 30, 2020 kevincarter Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced the appointment of Valeisha Butterfield Jonesas its first-ever Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, effective May

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CHARITY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Natural Disasters 

MusiCares Launches COVID-19 Relief Fund

March 17, 2020March 18, 2020 kevincarter MusiCares, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® and its charitable foundation MusiCares® have established the COVID-19 Relief Fund to help folks in the

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AWARDS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Dugan Fired From Recording Academy

March 2, 2020March 3, 2020 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• Deborah Dugan, President/CEO of The Recording Academy, who was placed on paid administrative leave in mid-January, just days before

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Dugan To Appear On ‘GMA’ Thursday

January 22, 2020January 23, 2020 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• With this weekend’s 62nd Grammy Awards just about 72 hours away, the big show has been effectively overshadowed by the

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LEGAL 

Dugan Files Shocking Charges Against Academy

January 21, 2020January 22, 2020 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• As the clock inexorably ticks down to this Sunday’s 62nd Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy’s suspended Pres./CEODeborah Dugan filed an

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Academy Chair Addresses Dugan’s Exit

January 20, 2020January 21, 2020 kevincarter Recording Academy

• It seems that each day since Recording Academy President/CEO Deborah Dugan was placed on administrative leave has brought new levels of

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AWARDS CONCERTS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

Mystery Of Dugan’s Departure Deepens

January 19, 2020January 20, 2020 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The industry is still buzzing after last week’s surprising news that Deborah Dugan, President & CEO of The Recording

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AWARDS DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Recording Academy Pres./CEO Dugan Placed On Leave

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• As RAMP went to press Thursday evening, we received word that Deborah Dugan, President & CEO of The Recording Academy

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

Recording Academy Addresses Diversity & Inclusion

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced it will implement recommendations set forth by the Recording Academy Diversity & Inclusion Task Force,

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

• HYBE AMERICA announced that Scott Borchetta is departing the company. HYBE will retain assets, the distribution deal, the publishing

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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect
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Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Harnack Signed To Advise MaxxKonnect

• MaxxKonnect, a leading provider of prioritized connectivity and technical services for the broadcast industry, announced a partnership with Kirk

Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
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Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Reid Named 2026 MIW Digital Mentee
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
Inrush Draws Andy Gunn
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Inrush Draws Andy Gunn

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

• HYBE AMERICA announced that Scott Borchetta is departing the company. HYBE will retain assets, the distribution deal, the publishing

Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

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We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
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Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Borchetta Exits HYBE, Relaunching Big Machine
Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
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Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Mathews Named VP, Back Blocks Music
Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
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Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer

February 11, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Create Music Names Shymansky Chief Data Officer
Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
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Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Easterlin Named Managing Dir., ONErpm Nashville
Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
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Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.

February 9, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Briner Retires From Valory Music Co.
RCA Relaunches JIVE Records
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RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

February 3, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on RCA Relaunches JIVE Records

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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
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Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Opening: AM News Host: KZRG/Joplin, MO
We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TOP 40 

We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book

February 12, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on We Can Read Bobby Rich Like A Book
KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
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KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on KFI/Los Angeles Reveals More Stimulating Lineup
Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
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Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy & Sonos Ink Sonic Partnership
WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE HOT AC MILESTONES PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC 

WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WKTU/New York Hits The Big 3-0!
Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING 

Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

February 10, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Amazing Opportunity: Birmingham

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