gamma. Appoints Lionel Ridenour as EVP of Promotion
gamma. appoints Lionel Ridenour as EVP of Promotion, making him the first African-American head of promotion at a major music company in 40 years....
Butch Hartfield Exits Epic
Industry veteran Butch Hartfield has left his position as SW Regional Promotions at Epic Records after decades promoting major R&B and hip-hop artists....
R&B Artists Should Embrace Radio for Promotion
R&B artists are urged to embrace radio for lasting success, as streaming creates quick hits while radio makes legends. Learn how to avoid costly mistakes...
Cynthia Johnson and Cory “Sparks” Johnson Promoted at Epic
Cynthia Johnson and Cory 'Sparks' Johnson have been promoted to Vice Presidents of Urban Promotion at Epic Records, where they'll work to increase radio airplay...
RED DISTRIBUTION Appoints Jay Boone VP Urban Promotion
Jay Boone has been named Vice President of Urban Promotion at RED Distribution, bringing extensive experience from RCA Records working with Alicia Keys, A$AP Rocky,...
RED Expands Radio Department, Enhances Services
RED Distribution expands radio promotion team with six new hires including Richard Nash as SVP Urban Promotion. The expansion strengthens RED's label services through stache...
Richard Nash Named SVP Promotion for RED
Richard Nash has been named Senior Vice President of Urban Promotion for RED Distribution and RED Associated Labels, bringing decades of experience from EMI, Elektra...
Nine Common Mistakes Artists Make to Get Radio Airplay
Radio programmers reveal the nine most common mistakes artists make when seeking radio airplay. From attitude problems to working with wrong promoters, these errors can...
Music Promotion: Why Black Artists Need More Than Radio
Black artists are learning that radio airplay alone isn't enough for success. Social media and online promotion campaigns create buzz and awareness beyond traditional radio...