Warner Music Group

With two of the year's biggest hits from Best New Artist GRAMMY nominees Teddy Swims and Benson Boone, massive comebacks from veterans Linkin Park and up-and-coming stars like Dasha and Michael Marcagi, 2024 has become a triumphant year for Warner Records. Co-Chairmen Aaron Bay-Schuck and Tom Corson sit down with Billboard to chat about the label's deep-rooted strategy, investing in long-term artist development, and harnessing its catalog's full potential. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eQwEqEJb

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Last week, our CEO Robert Kyncl was in India, meeting with regional teams and mapping out expansion plans in the market. He speaks with The Economic Times about India being the next "billion-user market," its growing music industry, and WMG's position to promote regional music on a global scale. "India is like a continent, with diverse genres and regional music that can matter even more globally. We're already doing great in India, but it can be a much bigger part of our story." - Robert Kyncl, CEO, WMG Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8WmMNPr

We've launched Warner Music Africa Francophone, a collaboration between Warner Music Africa, Africori, and Warner Music France operating in France and French-speaking Sub-Saharan Africa. This new venture, led by Co-Directors Marc-André Niang and Yoann Chapalain, will bring together A&R, digital, and marketing teams to discover and develop artists, creating ground-breaking cross-cultural collaborations. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePgwRy95

This past week, our team in the UK cycled 200 miles from London to this year's Amsterdam Dance Event to raise money for the Music Venue Trust, a charity which acts to protect, secure, and improve UK grassroots music venues.

Takeshi Okada has been appointed as President and CEO of Warner Music Japan. Takeshi comes from ten years at Universal Music Japan, where he was instrumental in shaping digital marketing strategies and adapting to the streaming-dominated landscape. "I’m excited to take on the leadership of Warner Music Japan at such a pivotal time in its evolution and it’s an honor to succeed Kaz Kobayashi, who was known throughout the industry as an artists’ champion. We have hugely ambitious growth plans in this fast-changing market and I’m dedicated to driving Warner Music Japan’s evolution, ensuring it consistently grows and prospers." - Takeshi Okada, President/CEO, WM Japan Read more: https://lnkd.in/dpYaMPPe

Eric Wong is named President East West Records & Head of Global A&R, Recorded Music, and Jessica Keeley-Carter has been upped to WMG's Chief Marketing Officer, Recorded Music. In his new post, Wong will lead East West Records, a storied name in WMG's history, which now serves as a connector across our company's global ecosystem — identifying local talents with global potential and accelerating their pathway to global success. Wong will also help sign and develop artists, while working across the company’s roster of stars to foster collaborations and creative opportunities that build careers. As CMO, Keeley-Carter will power the continued evolution of WMG’s global, regional, and local marketing services for recording talent — helping deliver collaborative worldwide strategies which amplify local activations and drive lasting fandom. "Eric’s newly-created role leans into his long-standing relationships within the artistic community and his deep understanding of how music travels around the world. Jess is an expert marketer and an inventive leader, who will help us orchestrate best-in-class ways of cutting through the noise in an increasingly complex and cluttered world." - Robert Kyncl, CEO, WMG Read more: https://lnkd.in/evUMU-tU

Corey Sheridan joins ADA, our independent label and artist services arm, as Global Head of Commerce & Revenue. In this post, Sheridan will oversee the ADA's commercial relationships & strategy, helping drive revenue and maximize the potential of music releases. "I'm thrilled to be joining the all-star ADA leadership team. They have a clear vision and unmatched drive to strengthen what a distribution company can offer. I'm grateful to Cat Kreidich for entrusting me with this vital responsibility and am excited to have the opportunity to unlock even more value for the artists and labels we superserve." - Corey Sheridan Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBUPYKGj

Long-standing WMG leader Gregg Nadel has been appointed Co-Chair/Co-President of Warner Music Nashville, working alongside Cris Lacy who marks her 20th anniversary with the company next year. Nadel succeeds Ben Kline, who has decided to step down after a decade with the label. Most recently President of Elektra Entertainment, over the course of nearly three decades, Nadel has signed, developed, and championed artists including Zac Brown Band, Brandi Carlile, The Highwomen, Sturgill Simpson, Bailey Zimmerman, and Brittney Spencer among others. "I’ve had the honor of working with incredibly talented artists across many sounds and styles, and through it all, I’ve always felt a deep connection to the heartfelt music that comes from Nashville’s rich creative culture. I’m excited to be diving deeper into this brilliant community of musicians and storytellers, and I’m especially excited about working alongside Cris Lacy and the entire team. Thank you to Tom and Aaron for this incredible opportunity.” - Gregg Nadel Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEYijarX