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Amy Rahja, general manager of the Target Center. Photo Credit: Legends Global<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Music Here\u2019s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of January 9th, 2026.<\/span><\/h2>\nIf you have a job shuffle to share, we\u2019re all ears. Send us a note to\u00a0ne**<\/span>@**************<\/span>ws.com<\/span>. If you\u2019d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to\u00a0no**<\/span>@**************<\/span>ws.com<\/span>. And, keep track of all the latest music industry hires\u00a0<\/span><\/em>here<\/span><\/em><\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nTarget Center, Legends Global<\/h4>\n
Legends Global-managed Target Center has promoted Amy Rahja, who\u2019s been part of the Minneapolis arena\u2019s team since 2019, to GM.<\/p>\n
Invisible Art<\/h4>\n
Halo Music & Sound founder Peter Gannon has joined Invisible Art as partner, creative director, and music supervisor.<\/p>\n
Catch Point<\/h4>\n
Catch Point Rights Partners has upped investment associate Ian Willick to director of investments.<\/p>\n
AFM Local 47<\/h4>\n
The American Federation of Musicians Local 47\u2019s members have elected a new leadership team, with Marc Sazer<\/a> shifting from VP to president, former president John Acosta<\/a> serving as VP, and Gail Kruvand<\/a> remaining secretary\/treasurer.<\/p>\nCopyright Alliance<\/h4>\n
The Copyright Alliance has announced two at-large board members: NMPA SVP of legal and business affairs Shannon Sorensen (who\u2019s been reelected) and Recording Academy senior director of advocacy and public policy Kim Alton (who\u2019s newly elected).<\/p>\n
One Fiinix Live<\/strong><\/h4>\nHaving shuttered its U.S. office, One Fiinix has welcomed Zac Peters and Amy Greig, both previously with Runway, as London-based agents.<\/p>\n
Music Venue Trust<\/strong><\/h4>\nThe MVT has appointed as co-chairs IQ founder Chris Prosser and Southbank Center contemporary music head Jane Beese. Additionally, Madeleine Blyth<\/a> has come aboard as the organization\u2019s 16th trustee.<\/p>\nHybe America<\/strong><\/h4>\nHybe America has brought on<\/a> former Motown CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam as president of music and enlisted public relations vet Johanna Fuentes as EVP and head of communications as well as PR.<\/p>\nNeutune<\/h4>\n
AI music tech company Neutune\u00a0has hired MatchTune vet Virginie Berger<\/a> as chief industry and rights officer.<\/p>\nTikTok<\/h4>\n
TikTok global head of creators Kim Farrell is exiting the company<\/a> after about six years. Meanwhile, approximately 20 U.S. layoffs are hitting the content division, while the monetization and brand-partnerships teams have added multiple employees.<\/p>\nASCAP<\/h4>\n
ASCAP<\/a> licensing VP Hayley Dukes, who\u2019s been with the PRO since 2020, has been boosted to licensing SVP.<\/p>\nUMG<\/h4>\n
After about a decade as Warner Music\u2019s chief communications officer, James Steven is set to join Universal Music in the same capacity (plus EVP) on January 26th.<\/p>\n
ICMP<\/h4>\n
The ICMP has announced new roles for three professionals: UMPG global admin president John James Reston (chair of the industry metrics expert group), AMPAL CEO Damian Rinaldi (chair of the global regional group \u2013 APAC), and Kobalt Music Publishing Asia director Frederica Wong (vice chair of the global regional group \u2013 APAC).<\/p>\n
iHeartMedia<\/h4>\n
iHeartMedia has elevated Mark Glynn (previously Seattle\/Spokane area president) to division president of community markets \u2013 a title that Jeff Thomas has tacked on in addition to his existing position as EVP of strategic sales development for news talk stations.<\/p>\n
Next, Marshal Burgess, president of the Portland market, has been promoted to region president for the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, Portland, and Spokane.<\/p>\n
And in Miami, iHeart\u2019s Big 105.9 has inked a new half-decade deal with nearly 50-year radio vet Paul Castronovo, whose namesake morning show will continue airing between 6 AM and 10 AM local time.<\/p>\n
Alliance Entertainment<\/h4>\n
Former Discogs marketing VP Jeffrey Smith is now SVP of sales and marketing for Alliance Authentic, Alliance Entertainment\u2019s \u201cpremium platform for authenticated, numbered, investment-grade vinyl collectibles.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sphere<\/h4>\n
Sphere Entertainment<\/a> has confirmed Felicia Yue, formerly Prime Video\u2019s live events and immersive experiences head, as CTO.<\/p>\nBig Loud<\/h4>\n
Big Loud Records has named Stacy Blythe and Jordan Pettit co-presidents; Blythe has been with the label for over a decade, while Pettit is joining from Opry Entertainment Group and will assume the new post on February 2nd.<\/p>\n
Peermusic<\/h4>\n
Peermusic has tapped Paul Smelt, COO of its neighboring rights division, to serve in the same role on a company-wide basis.<\/p>\n
UTA<\/h4>\n
United Talent Agency has announced<\/a> 19 music-side promotions \u2013 including, to agent, Alex Baranello, Ashley Ramos, Eleni Hart, Eli Hanavan, Grace Cunningham, Josh Pollard, Kayleigh Lawrence, Matt Popper<\/a>, Matt Reinberg, Taylor Krebs, and Tyler Stimmel<\/a>.<\/p>\nAdditionally, Joe Marino is now tour marketing manager, while seven (Branda Cavanna, Dani Narins, Emanuele Grisafi, Kayla Morgan, Sabrina Sutton, Sydney Bryant, and Tom Walker) have been upped to coordinator.<\/p>\n
Superstruct<\/h4>\n
Target Center, Legends Global<\/h4>\n
Legends Global-managed Target Center has promoted Amy Rahja, who\u2019s been part of the Minneapolis arena\u2019s team since 2019, to GM.<\/p>\n
Invisible Art<\/h4>\n
Halo Music & Sound founder Peter Gannon has joined Invisible Art as partner, creative director, and music supervisor.<\/p>\n
Catch Point<\/h4>\n
Catch Point Rights Partners has upped investment associate Ian Willick to director of investments.<\/p>\n
AFM Local 47<\/h4>\n
The American Federation of Musicians Local 47\u2019s members have elected a new leadership team, with Marc Sazer<\/a> shifting from VP to president, former president John Acosta<\/a> serving as VP, and Gail Kruvand<\/a> remaining secretary\/treasurer.<\/p>\n The Copyright Alliance has announced two at-large board members: NMPA SVP of legal and business affairs Shannon Sorensen (who\u2019s been reelected) and Recording Academy senior director of advocacy and public policy Kim Alton (who\u2019s newly elected).<\/p>\n Having shuttered its U.S. office, One Fiinix has welcomed Zac Peters and Amy Greig, both previously with Runway, as London-based agents.<\/p>\n The MVT has appointed as co-chairs IQ founder Chris Prosser and Southbank Center contemporary music head Jane Beese. Additionally, Madeleine Blyth<\/a> has come aboard as the organization\u2019s 16th trustee.<\/p>\n Hybe America has brought on<\/a> former Motown CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam as president of music and enlisted public relations vet Johanna Fuentes as EVP and head of communications as well as PR.<\/p>\n AI music tech company Neutune\u00a0has hired MatchTune vet Virginie Berger<\/a> as chief industry and rights officer.<\/p>\n TikTok global head of creators Kim Farrell is exiting the company<\/a> after about six years. Meanwhile, approximately 20 U.S. layoffs are hitting the content division, while the monetization and brand-partnerships teams have added multiple employees.<\/p>\n ASCAP<\/a> licensing VP Hayley Dukes, who\u2019s been with the PRO since 2020, has been boosted to licensing SVP.<\/p>\n After about a decade as Warner Music\u2019s chief communications officer, James Steven is set to join Universal Music in the same capacity (plus EVP) on January 26th.<\/p>\n The ICMP has announced new roles for three professionals: UMPG global admin president John James Reston (chair of the industry metrics expert group), AMPAL CEO Damian Rinaldi (chair of the global regional group \u2013 APAC), and Kobalt Music Publishing Asia director Frederica Wong (vice chair of the global regional group \u2013 APAC).<\/p>\n iHeartMedia has elevated Mark Glynn (previously Seattle\/Spokane area president) to division president of community markets \u2013 a title that Jeff Thomas has tacked on in addition to his existing position as EVP of strategic sales development for news talk stations.<\/p>\n Next, Marshal Burgess, president of the Portland market, has been promoted to region president for the Pacific Northwest, including Seattle, Portland, and Spokane.<\/p>\n And in Miami, iHeart\u2019s Big 105.9 has inked a new half-decade deal with nearly 50-year radio vet Paul Castronovo, whose namesake morning show will continue airing between 6 AM and 10 AM local time.<\/p>\n Former Discogs marketing VP Jeffrey Smith is now SVP of sales and marketing for Alliance Authentic, Alliance Entertainment\u2019s \u201cpremium platform for authenticated, numbered, investment-grade vinyl collectibles.\u201d<\/p>\n Sphere Entertainment<\/a> has confirmed Felicia Yue, formerly Prime Video\u2019s live events and immersive experiences head, as CTO.<\/p>\n Big Loud Records has named Stacy Blythe and Jordan Pettit co-presidents; Blythe has been with the label for over a decade, while Pettit is joining from Opry Entertainment Group and will assume the new post on February 2nd.<\/p>\n Peermusic has tapped Paul Smelt, COO of its neighboring rights division, to serve in the same role on a company-wide basis.<\/p>\n United Talent Agency has announced<\/a> 19 music-side promotions \u2013 including, to agent, Alex Baranello, Ashley Ramos, Eleni Hart, Eli Hanavan, Grace Cunningham, Josh Pollard, Kayleigh Lawrence, Matt Popper<\/a>, Matt Reinberg, Taylor Krebs, and Tyler Stimmel<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additionally, Joe Marino is now tour marketing manager, while seven (Branda Cavanna, Dani Narins, Emanuele Grisafi, Kayla Morgan, Sabrina Sutton, Sydney Bryant, and Tom Walker) have been upped to coordinator.<\/p>\nCopyright Alliance<\/h4>\n
One Fiinix Live<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Music Venue Trust<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Hybe America<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Neutune<\/h4>\n
TikTok<\/h4>\n
ASCAP<\/h4>\n
UMG<\/h4>\n
ICMP<\/h4>\n
iHeartMedia<\/h4>\n
Alliance Entertainment<\/h4>\n
Sphere<\/h4>\n
Big Loud<\/h4>\n
Peermusic<\/h4>\n
UTA<\/h4>\n
Superstruct<\/h4>\n