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The Recording Academy

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Recording Academy Names Starck VP/Digital

February 18, 2021 kevincarter The Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® has hired Ray Starck as Vice President of Digital Strategy. In his new position, Starck will

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Recording Academy Ups Purcell To VP

November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 kevincarter The Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced the promotion of Kelley Purcell to Vice President of Membership & Industry Relations. This appointment

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Grammy Nominations Nov. 24

October 21, 2020October 22, 2020 kevincarter Grammy Awards, The Recording Academy

• In the middle of the most insane and traumatic year in recent history, The Recording Academy® will attempt to

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Recording Academy Announces Reorganization

July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 kevincarter Grammy Awards, The Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy® announced a major reorganization, including the creation of two key senior leadership positions — Chief Operating

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Industry Reacts To $2 Trillion Relief Package

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 kevincarter NAB, The Recording Academy

• On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve a massive $2.2 trillion emergency economic relief package that

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Recording Academy Crazy For Prince

March 25, 2020 kevincarter The Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS will celebrate the enduring legacy and artistry of 38-time Grammy® nominee

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Alicia Keys Back As Grammy Host, Noms 11/20

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 kevincarter Grammy Awards, The Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy announced that 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys will return as host of the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.

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Recording Academy Anoints New Trustees

June 9, 2019June 9, 2019 kevincarter Grammy Awards, The Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy™ announced its newly elected National Officers of the Board of Trustees, voted upon at the organization’s

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Dugan New Pres./CEO of Recording Academy

May 8, 2019May 9, 2019 kevincarter Grammy Awards, The Recording Academy

• The Recording Academy™ Board of Trustees makes it official and appoints Deborah Dugan as the next President/CEO of the Recording

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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

• Sony Music has appointed Clio Massey and Matt D’Arduini as the new Co-Presidents of Arista Records. The newly minted

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Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales
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Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Audacy Ups Biemolt To Pres., Digital Sales

• Audacy announced the elevation of Michael Biemolt to President of Digital Sales. In this role, Biemolt will spearhead all

“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
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“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
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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
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United Stations + yaman.AI

May 28, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on United Stations + yaman.AI
Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap
ACTIVE ROCK BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING TOP 40 

Chattanooga To Perform Delicate Frequency Swap

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Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
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Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option

• Congrats to Ferrari Simmons, afternoon co-host on iHeartMedia’s WRDG (96.1 The Beat)/Atlanta on his promotion to Assistant Program Director.

Bear Bolstered With Addition Of Reed & Cage
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Bear Bolstered With Addition Of Reed & Cage

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40 Candles On Bertrand’s WGN Cake
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40 Candles On Bertrand’s WGN Cake

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on 40 Candles On Bertrand’s WGN Cake

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Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents
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Massey, D’Arduini Named Arista Co-Presidents

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2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced
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2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Announced

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Big Loud Welcomes ‘LT’ As SVP/Radio Promo
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Big Loud Welcomes ‘LT’ As SVP/Radio Promo

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Big Loud Welcomes ‘LT’ As SVP/Radio Promo
Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media
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Meltzer Upped To COO At Hallwood Media

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Taylor Finally Owns Her Own Work
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Taylor Finally Owns Her Own Work

May 30, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Taylor Finally Owns Her Own Work
Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment
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Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

May 29, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Bobbii Jacobs Launches Wildflower Entertainment

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Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
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Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option

June 4, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Ferrari Upgraded With APD Option
OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose
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OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on OM Opening: KEZR & Bay Country/San Jose
Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered
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Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered

June 3, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Philly’s Fanatic Feeling Fairly Unfiltered
“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
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“Where The Pride Party Never Stops”

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on “Where The Pride Party Never Stops”
Now Entering Indy: Nick Jordan
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Now Entering Indy: Nick Jordan

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Now Entering Indy: Nick Jordan
Hunter To Drive DC Home On WMAL
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Hunter To Drive DC Home On WMAL

June 2, 2025 kevincarter Comments Off on Hunter To Drive DC Home On WMAL

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