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Recording Industry Hires Internet Music Evangelist

Washington, DC - Today, the Recording Industry Association of America, the trade group representing U.S. record labels, named Karen Allen as the association’s Internet Music Evangelist. Allen will report to Susan Lewis, Senior Vice President for Communications. In this newly created position, Allen will act as the liaison for RIAA with our member labels and the online music community, giving them a greater presence in the digital arena. In addition, she will spearhead the trade group’s efforts to educate music fans about the fair uses of the Internet.

Prior to joining the RIAA, Allen helped establish and was in charge of marketing and events for N2K/Rocktropolis, a major music website that featured broadcasts, chats, contests, news and reviews. In that role, Allen worked closely with artists, labels and managers encompassing all facets of online event production, and led efforts to promote the events and other N2K promotions online. Before that, she managed the bands Sky Cries Mary and Gren.

“Karen’s Internet expertise and music business savvy will help propel the recording industry to the next level in cyberspace,” said Susan Lewis, Senior Vice President, Communications. Added Hilary Rosen, RIAA President and CEO, “Karen’s arrival is another indication of the evolution of the recording industry’s activities in the online music area.”

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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. Its members are the music labels that comprise the most vibrant record industry in the world. RIAA® members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in the United States.

In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect the intellectual property and First Amendment rights of artists and music labels; conduct consumer, industry and technical research; and monitor and review state and federal laws, regulations and policies. The RIAA® also certifies Gold®, Platinum®, Multi-Platinum™ and Diamond sales awards as well as Los Premios De Oro y Platino™, an award celebrating Latin music sales.

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