Here's a concise, valuable rewrite focusing on the key music industry moves:

Major executive movements across the music industry as of November 1st, 2024 include significant appointments and structural changes at leading companies:

Warner Chappell

• Daniel Lang promoted to SVP of global society relations and digital rights
• Sophia Hong joins as Warner Chappell Korea's MD

Streaming Platforms

• Jeremy Erlich departing as Spotify's global head of music
• Josh Mateer elevated to A&R head for TikTok's SoundOn (UK and Europe)
• Tidal preparing for significant layoffs affecting up to 100 employees

Label & Distribution

• CD Baby: Nicholas Salomone promoted to SVP of business development
• Universal Music: Boyd Muir named COO
• Empire: Jeffrey Yoo appointed SVP of East Asia
• DistroKid: 37 unionized employees placed on administrative leave

Live Entertainment

• Avant Gardner: Josh Wyatt appointed first CEO
• Goldenvoice: Candace Mandracia joins as talent buyer for San Diego
• Multiple promotions including Becky Rosen-Checa, Chavanté Flakes, and Montreh Nariman-Hassanabadi

Publishing & A&R

• UMPG: Jennifer Knoepfle promoted to head of U.S. A&R
• Daniella Rasho and Deeba Abrishamchi elevated to director positions
• Hollie Boston joins as director of U.S. A&R

These changes reflect ongoing industry evolution and strategic positioning across major music businesses, with particular movement in streaming, live entertainment, and publishing sectors.

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