In one of early August’s music industry hires and promotions, Alix Kram (pictured) became Universal Music Publishing Group’s first global head of marketing. Photo Credit: UMPG
Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of August 9th, 2024.
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Capitol Christian
Capitol Christian Music Group has revealed three promotions: Carlos Monnaco is now SVP of finance, nearly 10-year company vet Emily Dashiell has been elevated to SVP of commercial partnerships, and Jeff Gunkel has been bumped to SVP of market development.
BMG
Maximilian Kolb, BMG’s EVP of repertoire and marketing for continental Europe, is stepping down after about 12 years with the company. BMG UK exec Alistair Norbury will assume Kolb’s duties on an interim basis until 2024’s end.
Additionally, BMG has brought on former JKBX, Big Machine, and Exactuals team member Jenn Dobbins as SVP of rights and royalties.
Universal Music Publishing Group
UMPG has hired former Netflix and Warner Music marketing professional Alix Kram as its first global head of marketing.
ASM Global
After some three decades in executive roles with the Phoenix Suns, Ralph Marchetta has joined ASM Global as regional VP of live entertainment.
Sony Music Publishing UK
SMP UK has boosted Rob Stratton, who’s been with the company for over five years, to VP of visual and media rights.
California Copyright Conference
The California Copyright Conference has announced its officers and directors for 2024-25.
On the former front, the CCC’s new officers are Exploration’s Rene Merideth (president), Disney Music Group’s Carolyn Soyars (VP), SESAC’s Alexandra Guzman (treasurer), Bardic Inspiration Music Services’ Sarah Brockman (secretary), and Peermusic’s Jean Montiel (assistant secretary).
Shifting to the board, reelected members include Sound Royalties’ Reggie Calloway, Angry Mob Music’s Debra Delshad, industry consultant Cheryl Dickerson, and Seeker Music’s Paula Savastano.
And newly elected members, for their part, are Austintatious Tunes’ Tara Austin, Heavy Harmony’s Rhonda Bedikian, publishing administrator Janelle Hawkes, producer-songwriter Brandon Jarrett, and ASCAP’s Wayne Josel.
Lastly, Sweet on Top’s Kristina Benson and Clearly Music Services’ Jonathan Lane are serving their second board terms, with A Bun Dance Productions’ James Jacoby and Star Vibe Group’s Sherry Orson as alternates.
GEMA
Longtime IT professional Ralph Kink, previously with Microsoft, is signing on as GEMA’s head of digital transformation on September 1st.
Blue Raincoat Music
Reservoir’s Blue Raincoat has hired Roman Tagoe, formerly a BMG and Napster higher-up, as streaming director for Chrysalis Records in the UK.
Prager Metis
Prager Metis has welcomed Jared Mahar as a partner in its tax department.
Paragon
Broadcast-focused digital strategist Seth Resler is officially Paragon’s community building consultant.
EastCoast Entertainment
EastCoast has announced the hiring of The Downtown Band booking agent Beth Potter at its Nashville office.
iHeartMedia
Alex Mac is poised to begin as night host for iHeartMedia Washington, D.C.’s DC101 on August 28th.
Kobalt
Kobalt has confirmed Bob Bruderman, who came aboard back in 2013, as its first chief digital officer. Additionally, head of global creative Alison Donald, having started in that role in March of 2023 after joining the company in 2017, is departing Kobalt at August’s end.
Musicians on Call
Five individuals have joined Musicians on Call’s Nashville team: Michael Blazer as operations manager, Salesforce developer Aniket Adhikari as technology manager, Gabi Coccio as strategic partnerships coordinator, Jennie O’Rourke as digital marketing coordinator, and Taylor Leibold as fundraising coordinator.
Mammoth Live
Mammoth has launched a touring division and tapped as global touring president Rob Owens (previously with AEG Presents and NoCap), besides enlisting Angela Brown (a Live Nation team member of over 27 years) to serve as president of global tour marketing.
Wasserman
Former Providence Equity Partners principal Steve Murray has joined Wasserman as EVP of mergers, acquisitions, and strategy.
MRG Group
MRG Group’s Live unit has named longtime Just for Laughs festivals exec Robyn Kaszor director and senior talent buyer.
Concord Music Publishing
“Water” producer Sammy SoSo has signed with Concord Music Publishing.