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The Recording Academy

DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE 

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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EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE Natural Disasters 

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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CONCERTS FRONT PAGE TELEVISION 

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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AWARDS FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE TELEVISION 

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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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

• During a companywide Town Hall meeting on Monday, Hubbard Radio CEO Ginny Hubbard announced that Hubbard Radio will be

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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
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VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

• Black River Entertainment has elevated Grace Watson to Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Digital. The news was announced by

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

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CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales

May 26, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on CMG Ups Smith To Sr. Dir., Digital Sales
Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING TRANSACTIONS TRIPLE A 

Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy

May 20, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pelsor Held Over… Again… At WTTS/Indy
MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio
BRANDING/MARKETING DIGITAL FRONT PAGE STREAMING 

MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

May 7, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MapQuest Adds Audio From iHeartRadio

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Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

• Jean-Sebastien “Seb” Permal has been named as SVP of A&R, EMEA and Central Europe for Warner Music. In this

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
JVC Bolsters Panama City Sales Force
BRANDING/MARKETING EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE SALES 

JVC Bolsters Panama City Sales Force

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on JVC Bolsters Panama City Sales Force

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Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
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Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Permal Joins Warner Music As SVP, A&R
VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
BRANDING/MARKETING COUNTRY DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE 

VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on VP Upgrade For Black River’s Grace Watson
Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
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Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Quartz Hill Adds Sowell As Assoc. Publicist
UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
EXECUTIVE ACTION FINANCIAL FRONT PAGE LABEL LOVE LEGAL MILESTONES TRANSACTIONS 

UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on UMG Rejects Pershing Square Takeover Bid
Remembering Bob Jamieson
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Remembering Bob Jamieson

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Remembering Bob Jamieson
MCA In Business With ONE4 Records
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MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on MCA In Business With ONE4 Records

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Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’
BRANDING/MARKETING BREAKING NEWS DIGITAL EXECUTIVE ACTION PODCASTING PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

Hubbard Rebrands: ‘Media That Connects’

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LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
BRANDING/MARKETING FRONT PAGE MORNING SHOWS NEWS/TALK/SPORTS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on LaCroix Upped To Brand Mgr. Of Baltimore’s Fan
WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC ROCK CONCERTS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES PROGRAMMING STREAMING 

WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years

June 1, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WPDH Rockin’ Hard For 50 Years
Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE PROGRAMMING RHYTHMIC TOP 40 

Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios

May 31, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Pros On The Loose: Danny Palacios
Federated Pros On The Loose
COUNTRY DOWNSIZING FREE AGENT FRONT PAGE HOT AC PROGRAMMING 

Federated Pros On The Loose

May 29, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on Federated Pros On The Loose
WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings
BRANDING/MARKETING CLASSIC HITS FRONT PAGE MILESTONES MORNING SHOWS PROGRAMMING PROS IN MOTION 

WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings

May 28, 2026 kevincarter Comments Off on WROR To Launch LBF & Adam 12 Mornings

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