Warner Records US has revealed changes to its marketing team, with Dalia Ganz (above, left) promoted to EVP/head of digital & marketing.
Spearheaded by general manager Mike Chester (above, right), the revamped department combines digital and traditional marketing in order to “supercharge artist development strategy and execution”, according to a press release.
Dalia Ganz, who joined the label in 2022 as SVP, digital marketing, will lead the new team, which includes Sam Riddle, now SVP/head of digital marketing and Will Morrow, who has been promoted to SVP/head of viral marketing.
Also reporting to Ganz are three SVPs of marketing strategy & operations: Jesse Ervin, TJ Landig and Shawnae Corbett-Rice.
Chester has also made changes to the major’s commerce department, led by Axel Hyge, SVP of streaming strategy and Dave Edwards, SVP of revenue & operations.
Mike Chester said: “This is a reimagining of how we can best market and develop exceptional talent. It’s designed for speed, intelligence, collaboration, and top flight service to our incredible roster. Dalia is a future forward executive whose digital marketing expertise has been pivotal to our recent success. And Sam, Will, Jesse, TJ, Shawnae, Axel, and Dave are the best in the business, bringing incredible enthusiasm, knowledge, and experience to their work. Together with their entire teams, I have no doubt they’ll do a phenomenal, industry-leading job for our artists as we continue to build groundbreaking careers in a rapidly expanding musical universe.”
This is a reimagining of how we can best market and develop exceptional talent
Mike Chester
Dalia Ganz said: “Since joining Warner Records three years ago, I’ve been blown away by the level of passion and talent that runs through this company. We are united by our love of music, culture-forward thinking, and unparalleled digital/viral expertise. I’m excited to lead a new marketing department that’s perfectly set up to fuel artistic excellence and commercial success. I want to thank Mike, Tom, and Aaron for this wonderful new opportunity.”
I’m excited to lead a new marketing department that’s perfectly set up to fuel artistic excellence and commercial success
Dalia Ganz
Tom Corson, Warner Records co-chairman & COO said: “Aaron (Bay-Schuck) and I recognise that over the past seven years, Mike has played a critical role in breathing new life and energy into this company, proving over and over again that we are the best artist development label in the business. With the revamping of our marketing and commerce teams, he’s helping drive us to a whole new level of growth and success.”
Chester paid tribute to the executives leaving their posts at Warner Records, including Dionnee Harper – EVP, marketing & artist development, Josh Remsberg – SVP, head of commercial revenue and Kristine Ripley – VP, artist development.
“I want to thank Dionnee, Josh, and Kristine for their dedication to this company and its artists,” Chester said. “We wish each of them the very best in the next chapter of their journey.”
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