In one of early April 2025’s music industry hires, promotions, and exits, Encore Recordings promoted Ned Monahan (pictured) to president. Photo Credit: Encore
Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of April 3rd, 2025.
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Music Glue
Music Glue has opened a Vancouver office and tapped 18-year company vet Tom Maguire to lead the division.
Exceleration Music
Exceleration has enlisted Amish Records co-founder Matt Harmon to serve as head of rights development.
Encore Recordings
Encore has brought on former Elektra exec Jacob Fain as A&R head and elevated Spotify vet Ned Monahan from GM to president.
Creative Nation
Alex Albanese (previously with Sony Music Publishing) has signed on as Creative Nation’s creative manager.
Additionally, the company has promoted five-year team member Abby Holcomb to senior operations and digital director, with Jayne Hamblin (who came aboard close to three years back) boosted to management and records director.
iHeartMedia
More than 25-year iHeartMedia vet Jennifer Stocker is officially area president for Nebraska-Iowa, including but not limited to the Omaha, Des Moines, and Sioux City markets.
FBMM
FBMM has announced three promotions at its Nashville division, upping to associate business managers Laura Beth Hendricks (a 15-year company vet), Ben Huddleston (nine years), and Abby Lamb (10 years).
Def Jam Recordings
Three Six Zero president Tim Pithouse is signing on as Def Jam’s GM.
Monument Records
Sony Music’s Monument Records is shutting down; some but not all team members and signed acts are reportedly transitioning to Sony Music Nashville.
Venue Coalition
Longtime CAA and UTA agent Joanna Scott has joined the Venue Coalition as VP of national booking.
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