Topic: Record Pools

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94: Helping Our People
1:26:56 - 1:32:14

94: Helping Our People

Record Pools, Independent Promoters and Summer Jams

Adam Curry shares personal anecdotes from his time at MTV and in syndicated radio, describing the role of independent record promoters like Greg Lawley. Promoters would organize "Summer Jam" concerts featuring acts like Marky Mark or SWV to secure radio airplay for their artists. The segment details the transition from decentralized radio taste-making to centralized control by corporate program directors.