RCA REWARDS MASTERS OF RHYTHM

RCA’s Joe Riccitelli has promoted Lori Giamela and Kevin Valentini to Vice President, Rhythm Promotion. Giamela is in L.A., Valentini is based in New York.

Giamela and Valentini have run the Rhythm Radio Department for the last two years breaking artists such as G-Eazy, Tinashe, Bryson Tiller, SZA and Khalid.

Giamela has spent five years at RCA, having previously been in radio promotion at Capitol Music Group, Def Jam and Elektra.

Valentini, also known as Inca, started at J Records in 2004 and in 2011, became National Director of Rhythm Radio.

“There is nothing more satisfying than seeing two exceptional promotion executives grow into their potential,” said Riccitelli, Co-President, RCA Records. “Lori and Kevin have shown the ability to strategize and execute #1 campaigns to their fullest. Their passion and commitment to RCA’s success is evident in everything they do.”