Sony Music Publishing has promoted Katie Welle to head of U.S. A&R effective February 1st, 2025. Here's a comprehensive overview of recent music industry moves as of January 28th, 2025:

Sony Music Publishing

• Launched in Thailand with Tatchara Longprasert as GM
• Katie Welle promoted to U.S. A&R head

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG)

• Jamie Kinelski joins as A&R SVP from Kobalt

Orange Amplification

• Sarah Yule appointed as MD

2b Entertainment

• Collin Citron returns as publicist

iHeartMedia

• Alan Hirschbein: VP of sales for San Francisco
• Chris Conley: New multi-year advisory role
• Jill Kempton: Program director for WLTW and WKTU
• Nicky Sparrow: Promoted to EVP of multicultural sales
• DeeDee Faison: Elevated to VP of multicultural partnerships

Executive Moves:

• FiXT: Kurtis Redden promoted to VP
• Jayson Entertainment: Brian Crews joins as director of business development
• Collective Heads: Jim Lawson joins consulting team
• Spotify: Eve Konstan departing as general counsel
• Kennedy Center: Deborah Rutter stepping down after August 31st

Live Entertainment Updates:

• Neste Live!: Andrew Fortin promoted to president
• Live Nation Concerts: Milly Olykan joins as SVP
• Wasserman Music: Added Kevin Shivers, James Rubin as EVPs
• Peachtree Entertainment: Dustin Labbe joins as booking SVP
• Sound Talent Group: Kate Vastano appointed as HR director

Additional Appointments:

• Sound Lab: Savina Ciaramella as senior director of music
• Concord: Jonathan Eby promoted to EVP of information services
• Big Machine Label Group: Tim Reynolds joins as digital marketing VP

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