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Recording Academy

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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Nominees For 62nd Grammy Awards Announced

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 kevincarter Grammy Awards, Recording Academy

• Billie Eilish & Lizzo achieve nominations in Grammy’s “Big Four” General Field categories; Lil Nas X also dominates. Nominees for the

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AWARDS EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Sticka New Pres. Of Grammy Museum

July 30, 2019 kevincarter Grammy Museum, Recording Academy

• Michael Sticka has been promoted from Executive Director to President of the Grammy Museum, with a contract that extends through

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BREAKING NEWS

Your 2025 Radio Mercury Award Winners!
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Your 2025 Radio Mercury Award Winners!

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Your 2025 Radio Mercury Award Winners!

• Winners of the 2025 Radio Mercury Awards were announced Thursday evening at the 34th annual awards presentation held at

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DIGITAL

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PODCASTING SYNDICATION URBAN 

Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Breakfast Club Pod: Over One Billion Served

• iHeartMedia and The Black Effect Podcast Network celebrate The Breakfast Club podcast surpassing one billion downloads, joining a very

Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC STREAMING 

“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION LABEL LOVE STREAMING 

Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
United Stations + yaman.AI
DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PODCASTING PRODUCTION SALES STREAMING TRANSACTIONS 

United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI

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Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’

• American Public Media (APM) has selected Valerie Kahler as the next host of YourClassical’s Performance Today ®. She will

Tino Wakes Up Back In San Antonio
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS SPANISH-LANGUAGE STREAMING SYNDICATION TOP 40 

Tino Wakes Up Back In San Antonio

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Tino Wakes Up Back In San Antonio
Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records
DOWNSIZING EXECUTIVE ACTION FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records

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Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records
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Bridgett Germroth Exits RCA Records

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New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela
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New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on New Adventures Beckon For Lori Giamela
Femia Elevated To COO At MCA
COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL 

Femia Elevated To COO At MCA

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Femia Elevated To COO At MCA
Big Machine Races Past Two Decades
BRANDING/MARKETING CONCERTS COUNTRY EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE MILESTONES 

Big Machine Races Past Two Decades

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Machine Races Past Two Decades
Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
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Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC LABEL LOVE Mainstream Rock MILESTONES STREAMING TOP 40 

2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

PROGRAMMING

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’
BRANDING/MARKETING Classical EDUCATION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION PUBLIC RADIO STREAMING 

Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’

June 6, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Kahler Named New Host Of ‘Performance Today’
Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING STREAMING SYNDICATION 

Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Failla Inked For Nights At 710 WOR/New York
New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING SALES 

New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins

June 5, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on New Roles For Connoisseur’s Okesson & Bevins
Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING Satellite Radio STREAMING 

Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Steven A. Smith To Host Two SXM Shows
Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION URBAN 

Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose
COUNTRY FRONT PAGE HOT AC OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose

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