Jen Tanner has been appointed senior vp and head of global brand partnerships for Columbia Records and RCA Records.
has been elevated to the role of vice chairman. Most recently, Dibble served as special advisor to the executive chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment. In this new role, Dibble will work with executive leadership to explore opportunities advancing Sphere’s proprietary technologies and deliver immersive experiences. Dibble will report to“David Dibble has been integral in helping shape the vision for Sphere from the very beginning,” Dolan said in a statement. “His commitment to technological innovation and his relentless drive to redefine what’s possible will be incredible assets as we extend Sphere’s leadership position, including a global network of venues.”
Dibble joined Sphere Entertainment in 2016 as CEO of MSG Ventures, which focuses on developing live entertainment technologies. Dibble was instrumental in building Sphere, with Dolan first outlining his vision for the venue in a conversation with Dibble back in 2016. Dibble oversaw the development of Sphere’s audio, video and connectivity technologies. “Sphere has always been focused on using advanced technologies to create experiences that are unlike anywhere else in the world,” Dibble said in a statement. “The technologies that power Sphere are truly transformative, and I look forward to continuing to work closely with Jim as we keep pushing boundaries and continue to solidify Sphere’s position at the forefront of immersive experiences.”
Prior to joining Sphere Entertainment, Dibble served as Chief Technology Officer at Cablevision Systems Corporation. Before that, he spent six years at Yahoo! in multiple executive roles including executive vp of central technology. —has been appointed senior vp and head of global brand partnerships for Columbia Records and RCA Records. Based in Los Angeles, Tanner has long been part of Sony Music Entertainment, and spearheaded campaigns for artists including SZA, Doja Cat, Alicia Keys, Lisa and Tate McRae, and has collaborated with brands including PlayStation, Chase, Essentia Water, BMW and Patrón.
—has been named chief legal officer at Oak View Group, the company announced. He joins OVG from Remington Lodging and Hospitality in Dallas, where she served as CLO. In his new role, he will be based in Denver and report to CEO“OVG”s innovative venue development and services platforms are increasingly in demand on a global basis, with particular interest and energy from Europe, the Middle East and Latin America,” the Granger said in a statement. “Shazmah’s deep international experience will substantially accelerate and support these efforts. Shazmah’s diverse legal background across real estate, operations, compliance, and governance, when paired with her experience in the regions in which we increasingly operate, will benefit OVG, our partners, our clients, and the communities we call home.” Hakim said, “OVG’s growth in the entertainment and live events business is unmatched and I couldn’t be more excited to join a team so focused on leading in the areas of innovation, partnership and best practices. I’m looking forward to putting my experience and passion to work for OVG to advance its key business priorities across its global portfolio.”
—con Concerts and its parent company LiveCo announced they have hired Jesse Stoll as executive vp of global touring. Stoll previously served at Concerts West as vp of touring, producing major tours for Sabrina Carpenter, Hans Zimmer, Theo Von, Tom Segura, Martin Lawrence and Ado., CEO of Icon, said in a statement. “As a proven winner I’ve known for years, he brings a rare dual expertise: The high level experience of touring with major acts and the strategic vision for developing talent from the ground up.” Chuck Steedman, LiveCo president and CEO, said in a statement, “Jesse is a great hire for Icon, not only to help add to the stable of great touring comedians but to bring artists from multiple genres to Icon and LiveCo. Our company is the leading independent promoter and producer of live entertainment in the world, and a talent like Jesse will help us keep that incredible trajectory. He is exactly the kind of innovative thinker and deal maker that this company thrives on.”
Stoll began his career at Sony MBG before moving onto AEG Southwest as a talent buyer. He joined Concerts West in 2022. “Icon Concerts has built a premier reputation through a tenacious, hands-on approach to promotion and production,” Stoll said in a statement. “I’ve long respected what Paul created as an independent in a fiercely competitive space. We share the same mindset of fighting for every dollar for both promoter and artist. The artists I work with are family, and supporting their vision will always lead. I’m proud to join Icon and excited to build with the scale of LiveCo behind us.”“We are deeply honored to step into the co-presidency of the Alliance of Women Film Composers, which from its inception has elevated the conversation around film and platformed the valuable contributions of women and gender-diverse composers of women and gender-diverse composers and songwriters,” Stinson and Kirchman said in a statement. “We wish to thank Laura Karpman, whose founding vision has made this work possible, as well as exiting co-presidents Heather McIntosh and Allyson Newman, for the generosity and grace with which they have passed the torch. Now that we hold it, we intend to keep it burning bright! “
“We look forward to putting the value of composers and songwriters front and center through continuing programs as well as bold new initiatives that arise to meet the changing currents of our industry. “We are committed to amplifying the songwriters and composers who pour themselves into the art form of telling stories and music, and to championing the profound creativity they bring to the screen. “Central to our work will be holding the door open as we align with like-minded partners throughout the film, television, and media community to create new opportunities for our members and women across our industry. We are grateful for the trust placed in us by our colleagues, and we step into this role in humility, purpose, and a steadfast commitment to serving our members.” —and is based in London. Miles joins the company from Warner Music Group, where he most recently was senior vp of global sync. “Tim brings a strong track record of building high-performing teams and driving impactful music-for-media partnerships,” von Schwarzkopf said in a statement. “As we scale SYNC+, our focus is on a more innovative, technology-enabled service — combining global scale with advanced capabilities in data, product, and AI to better connect music to opportunity. With a strong global leadership team, consisting of Allegra Willis Knerr, Amberly Crouse-Knox, Scott Doran and Caspar Kedros, in place, Tim will help drive the next phase of growth.”
Miles said, “The opportunity with SYNC+ is clear — a unified rights platform, a world-class catalogue, and a structure designed around our customers, from global studios to emerging digital platforms. The next phase is about being faster, smarter and more connected — through better product, sharper processes and a more integrated global approach. With GenAI and other technologies playing an increasing role in how music is discovered and licensed, there is a real competitive advantage available to those who move decisively.” —has launched Dream Big Music, aimed at helping to build artist careers through modern marketing and campaign leadership. During her time at UMG, Sloane contributed to campaigns for artists including, who has worked in areas including artist management and digital strategy and serves as a full-time faculty member at Belmont University.“Dream Big Music was built around our belief in a global fan strategy,” Taylor Sloane said in a statement. “The goal is not just to market moments, but to help artists and teams create lasting connection, sustained momentum, and real fan growth over time and beyond traditional marketing channels, into new spaces where culture, community, and attention converge. Ultimately, we recognized the need to align vision, execution, and long-term fan development on a global scale.”
“We’re not here to just market releases,” added Michael Sloane. “We’re here to help artists build real, lasting audiences, and to do it in a way that scales globally.” —. In the newly created role, Pfeffer will lead PRG’s revenue strategy and partner across the organization to help drive company growth, client relationships and more. Pfeffer has spent 30 years in the live entertainment space, most recently serving as president of DPS , a Live Nation company. During his tenure, he helped to organization power Super Bowl Halftime Shows, Global Citizen Festival in New York City’s Central Park, and FIFA’s inaugural halftime show. Prior to his role at DPS, he served as executive vp, MSG Live at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
“Darren brings a perspective few people in this industry have — he’s seen how the best productions come together from the rights holder side, the venue side and the production management side,” Burian said in a statement. “That experience is exactly what we need as we continue to grow. He is equally known for building terrific internal working cultures where teams are empowered to serve clients with passion and excellence. I’m confident he will be a strong partner to our teams and our clients.” Pfeffer said, “PRG has built something rare in this industry: a truly global operation with the people, the inventory, and the expertise to deliver at any scale. I’ve worked alongside this team from multiple sides of the business and have long admired what they’ve built. I’m excited to be part of what comes next.” —has been appointed executive vp of international venue sponsorship at Live Nation, the company announced. In his new role, he will lead the venue sponsorship program including naming rights, founding partnerships, venue network deals and overall strategy across the company’s international venue business outside of North America. Live Nation currently has several new venues underway, including Cardiff Arena and Munich Arena, with plans to expand into more territories through 2031.
Marking will be based in London, and joins from AEG., Live Nation’s global president of media and sponsorship, said in a statement. “Live music is becoming more central to how people plan their lives. Fans are traveling to these venues and returning over time, creating a consistent platform with a new audience every night, depending on the artist. Chris understands how to build those partnerships so they work for both the fans and the venues over time.” Marking said in a statement, “The best partnerships are built into the venue from the start. It starts with understanding how fans move through the space and what matters to them in each city, because what resonates with fans in one place won’t feel right in another. When that’s done well, brands become part of the moments fans remember and share, creating a level of connection that builds with every show.” —has joined Symphonic as head of strategic partnerships. In her new role, she will oversee relationships with catalog owners, investment funds, brand partners and other strategic collaborators. Garramone previously served as president of Blue Rose Music. In her new role, she will report to Symphonic CEO
“Given her track record of developing catalogs and building strong strategic relationships, Michelle is the ideal person to lead the way as we expand our financial strategy,” Brea said in a statement. “We have some exciting initiatives coming soon that will allow us to grow our catalog, maximize the value of the catalog we have, and provide our clients with the funds they need to climb the music-industry ladder.” Garramone added, “We’re at a moment where independent artists and rightsholders are thinking more strategically about their catalogs, their capital and their long-term growth. What excites me about joining Symphonic is the opportunity to be at the intersection of these conversations and to connect the needs of the market with efficient solutions, whether that’s capital, partnerships or new ways to unlock value.” —has been appointed executive vp of international venue sponsorship at Live Nation, the company announced. In his new role, he will lead the venue sponsorship program including naming rights, founding partnerships, venue network deals and overall strategy across the company’s international venue business outside of North America. Live Nation currently has several new venues underway, including Cardiff Arena and Munich Arena, with plans to expand into more territories through 2031.
Marking will be based in London, and joins from AEG., Live Nation’s global president of media and sponsorship, said in a statement. “Live music is becoming more central to how people plan their lives. Fans are traveling to these venues and returning over time, creating a consistent platform with a new audience every night, depending on the artist. Chris understands how to build those partnerships so they work for both the fans and the venues over time.” Marking said in a statement, “The best partnerships are built into the venue from the start. It starts with understanding how fans move through the space and what matters to them in each city, because what resonates with fans in one place won’t feel right in another. When that’s done well, brands become part of the moments fans remember and share, creating a level of connection that builds with every show.” —has been appointed executive vp of international venue sponsorship at Live Nation, the company announced. In his new role, he will lead the venue sponsorship program including naming rights, founding partnerships, venue network deals and overall strategy across the company’s international venue business outside of North America. Live Nation currently has several new venues underway, including Cardiff Arena and Munich Arena, with plans to expand into more territories through 2031.
Marking will be based in London, and joins from AEG., Live Nation’s global president of media and sponsorship, said in a statement. “Live music is becoming more central to how people plan their lives. Fans are traveling to these venues and returning over time, creating a consistent platform with a new audience every night, depending on the artist. Chris understands how to build those partnerships so they work for both the fans and the venues over time.” Marking said in a statement, “The best partnerships are built into the venue from the start. It starts with understanding how fans move through the space and what matters to them in each city, because what resonates with fans in one place won’t feel right in another. When that’s done well, brands become part of the moments fans remember and share, creating a level of connection that builds with every show.” —has been promoted director of artist services, India and South Asia. Shankar currently heads TuneCore India and South Asia, and will step into the new role immediately while continuing to oversee TuneCore. “Building TuneCore in India has been a deeply rewarding journey,” Shankar said in a statement. “It’s shaped how I think about the systems independent artists need for their growth and long-term career sustainability. This next chapter with Believe feels like a natural extension of that work. I’m excited to build more connected pathways for artists, from discovery to development and support them more holistically as they grow. There’s a lot to be done, and I’m looking forward to what we can build together.”
, who was previously in the role, has moved on from Believe to pursue other interests, according to a press release. Shankar, based in Mumbai, will focus on artist development, deepening artist partnerships, expanding local capabilities and building pathways for artists both regionally and globally, according to the press release. “As the music landscape in India and South Asia evolves, our focus remains on building a robust ecosystem that supports artists at every stage of their journey,”, managing director of Believe India, said in a statement. “Akhila’s deep understanding of the market, combined with her track record of execution, makes her well positioned to lead this next phase of growth for our Artist Services business.” —has launched label and radio promotion company Saddle Up Records, aimed at breaking new artists and promoting established artists at country radio. Saddle Up Records will also collaborate on select projects with Lyric Ridge Records.has been named vice president, national promotion & streaming, while RG Jones will join on special projects, bringing a data-driven approach to radio and records strategy.
“Radio remains a primary driver in country music, and we understand how critical airplay is to breaking and furthering an artist’s career,” says Newman, founder/president of Saddle Up Records. “We’ve built a team with a long track record of credibility at country radio, while also working closely with digital and streaming partners to build momentum across all platforms. We’re excited about what’s ahead.” —has been appointed executive vp of international venue sponsorship at Live Nation, the company announced. In his new role, he will lead the venue sponsorship program including naming rights, founding partnerships, venue network deals and overall strategy across the company’s international venue business outside of North America. Live Nation currently has several new venues underway, including Cardiff Arena and Munich Arena, with plans to expand into more territories through 2031.
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