Here's a concise recap of the latest significant music industry appointments and promotions:

MySeat Media welcomes Dave Cool, former Bandzoogle CRO, as President, bringing 20+ years of industry experience to help artists manage data and revenue through branded mobile apps.

Key Executive Moves:

• Mark Posgay joins Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) as VP of Global Sales
• Andrew Klein promoted to President of Global Partnerships at AEG Presents
• Jodi Dawes appointed VP of Publicity at Big Machine Label Group
• Dan Killian becomes youngest owner at FBMM
• Frank Handy of Peermusic elected as AIMP National Chair for 2025-2026

Notable Leadership Changes:

• Lauren Kilgore joins Sony Music Nashville as SVP of Legal and Business Affairs
• Dennis Reese appointed SVP of Radio Marketing & Promotion
• Taryn Miller promoted to VP, IT Global Copyright & Royalties at Sony Music Publishing
• Julie Adam becomes President and CEO of Universal Music Canada
• Mike Chester promoted to General Manager at Warner Records

Major Company Updates:

• Mom+Pop Music expands to Nashville with Katie Fagan as President
• Dynamic Talent International launches Brand Partnerships Division
• David Field steps down as Audacy CEO after 27 years
• Tomás Talarico appointed managing director of Warner Music Southern Cone

Contract Extensions:

• Herbie Hancock extends as Creative Chair for Jazz through May 2027
• Thomas Wilkins continues as Principal Conductor of Hollywood Bowl Orchestra through 2028

International Appointments:

• Jean-Baptiste Gourdin appointed President of Centre National de la Musique (CNM)
• Dirk Lange becoming Managing Director of UK Rights Companies at Wise Music Group

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