Here’s a recap of the latest music industry hires and in-house promotions.
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MySeat Media, an artist branded app platform, has hired Dave Cool, former Bandzoogle CRO, as its new President. Cool brings over 20 years of music industry experience to MySeat, which empowers artists to own their data, engage with superfans, and generate revenue through branded mobile apps.
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has hired Mark Posgay as their new Vice President of Global Sales to manage their global sales channel and drive growth. Posgay brings over 20 years of professional audio industry experience to EAW, having previously held global sales roles at companies like Sennheiser and HARMAN International.
AEG Presents promoted Andrew Klein to President of Global Partnerships, where he will oversee all sales and activation efforts for the company. Klein has been with AEG for over two decades and has played a key role in securing sponsorships for major events like Stagecoach Festival and Camp Flog Gnaw.
Jodi Dawes has been named the Vice President of Publicity and Communications at Big Machine Label Group, where she will oversee public relations and strategy for its imprints. Dawes brings experience from Universal Music Group Nashville and boutique PR firms, and will report directly to BMLG’s chairman and CEO, Scott Borchetta.
Catch Point Rights Partners has promoted Annie DeConto to Director of Business Development in recognition of her contributions to the company’s growth and development. The company, founded by senior executives in the music and private equity industries, acquires rights and royalties from various music industry stakeholders.
Veteran business manager Dan Killian has been named an owner and stakeholder of FBMM, an entertainment business management firm headquartered in Nashville. Killian started at FBMM in an entry-level position and worked his way up to business manager faster than anyone in company history and is now the youngest owner in FBMM’s history.
The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) has elected Frank Handy of Peermusic as its National Chair for 2025-2026, with a remit to lead the organization’s efforts in educating and informing the independent music publishing community. AIMP, established in 1977, has chapters in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, and Atlanta.
Activated Events has hired Lexia Thomas as Director of Artist Relations. This is one of three recent hires as the company continues to grow and expand its events.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has extended the contracts of Herbie Hancock as Creative Chair for Jazz through May 2027 and Thomas Wilkins as Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra through 2028. President and CEO Kim Noltemy announced the extensions.
iHeartMedia Greensboro has named Christy Holifield its new Market President. She will oversee operations, partnerships, programming, and sales. Holifield brings experience from her previous role as VP of Sales for iHeartMedia Columbia and aims to drive growth and engagement in the Greensboro market.
Sony Music Nashville has hired Lauren Kilgore as its new Senior Vice President of Legal and Business Affairs. It has also hired Dennis Reese as Senior Vice President of Radio Marketing & Promotion to oversee radio promotion plans for RCA Nashville and Columbia Nashville and promoted Mallory Michaels to Vice President of Radio Marketing & Promotion.
Elsewhere, Sony Music Publishing has promoted Taryn Miller to Vice President, IT Global Copyright & Royalties. In this position, she will manage royalty and copyright systems and support enterprise applications. Henry Naldjian has also been bumped to Chief Technology Officer at the publisher to lead technological transformation and strategy.
DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado has joined the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s (LIMEHOF) Board of Directors. Rosado was lauded for his extensive experience and commitment to preserving Long Island’s musical heritage.
Tiara Hargrave has been appointed as General Manager of SLANG, an independent frontline record label under Influence Media, bringing her extensive experience in developing emerging artists. SLANG’s roster includes notable artists like Will Smith, multi-platinum producer Camper, and Grammy-winning producer 30 Roc.
V13 Media Group has hired Melissa Nastasi as their new Publicity Director. Nastasi will lead artist campaigns and media strategy for the company.
Dynamic Talent International (DTI) has launched a new Brand Partnerships and Sponsorships Division, aiming to connect creative talent with major brands across various industries. Industry veteran Mike Faul will lead the newly spun division. DTI, with a history rooted in rock and metal and expanding into K-pop, will utilize this new division to offer services like sponsorship acquisition and co-branded content creation.
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has hired Rebecca Bauer as Marketing Director and Haley Grimm as Administrative Manager, while Elizabeth Dewey has been promoted to Communications Director. The trio will help to strengthen the IBMA team and support the global bluegrass music community, particularly with the upcoming relocation of the IBMA World of Bluegrass to Chattanooga, Tennessee and the celebration of the association’s 40th anniversary.
Jean-Baptiste Gourdin has been appointed President of the Centre National de la Musique (CNM) in France, succeeding Jean-Philippe Thiellay.
David Field is stepping down as Audacy’s CEO after 27 years and transitioning to a special advisor role. Kelli Turner has been appointed as the interim CEO. Under Field’s leadership, Audacy grew from 15 stations to over 230 and expanded into podcasting by acquiring Cadence13 and Pineapple Street Studios.
Jessica Fuller has been named Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Asheville. She will lead the sales team and manage the Asheville market. iHeartMedia Asheville owns and operates seven stations.
Julie Adam has been promoted to President and CEO of Universal Music Canada, succeeding Jeffrey Remedios, who is now President of Strategic Development for Republic Collective.
Veteran booking agent Michael Kelley has joined The Kirby Organization (TKO), bringing with him a roster of artists including Save Ferris, The Lowdown Drifters, The String Revolution, and The Sweet Lillies. Kelley’s extensive industry experience includes roles at New Frontier Touring, Atomic Music Group, and Absolute Artists, as well as running his own firm and working with notable artists like Cake, Fastball, Rickie Lee Jones, George Clinton, NOFX, Leon Russell, and Green Day.
Mike Chester has been promoted to General Manager at Warner Records, expanding his role to include digital and viral marketing and artist development, while continuing to oversee promotion and commerce.
Mom+Pop Music is expanding to Nashville and has appointed Katie Fagan as President of the new office. Fagan aims to sign artists in the Americana, folk, alt-country, and indie genres, while also focusing on global talent.
Republic Collective, which includes Island Records, Def Jam Recordings, Mercury Records, and Republic Records, has announced several executive promotions and new hires, including Jeffrey Remedios as President of strategic development.
Ronald Day, president of entertainment and chief content officer at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, is resigning after seven years with the company.
Sonos‘ chief marketing officer, Jordan Saxemard, has left the company after less than a year, following other high-level departures and a botched app rollout. Pete Pedersen, a long-time Sonos veteran, will lead marketing on an interim basis as the company focuses on improving its core user experience amidst recent struggles.
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) announced four appointments to its advisory committees, including Jennifer Falco to the Dispute Resolution Committee and Iwona Wyrzykowska, Jessica Richling O’Malley, and Kristina Johnson to the Operations Advisory Committee. Additionally, Sean McGraw, Ana Ruiz, Patrick Curley, and Frank Liwall were reappointed to their respective committees.
Wise Music Group is appointing Dirk Lange as Managing Director of UK Rights Companies, effective April 2025, and he will relocate from Hamburg to London. Lange, who has been with Wise Music Group since 2007, will take over from Wiebke Busch, who will transition to a part-time role within the company based in Berlin.
Warner Music Group appointed Tomás Talarico as the new managing director of Warner Music Southern Cone, overseeing Argentina and Chile, succeeding Guillermo Castellani. Talarico brings experience from founding MOJO, an independent record label and digital distributor, and is expected to leverage his entrepreneurial skills to support artists in the region.
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