Brian Monaco

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Brian J. Monaco
Born
Brooklyn, NY
OccupationMusic Executive
Years active1995-present

Brian J. Monaco is an American music executive who is the President, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. [1]

Career

Upon graduation from the University of Dayton in 1994,[ citation needed ] Monaco founded Worldwide Talent Group (WTG).

WTG represented authors, politicians, athletes, entertainers and poets. [1] While at WTG, Monaco pioneered[ how? ] the extensive college tours of MTV's “The Real World/Road Rules” cast, which played tour dates in the US, including a show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. [2] [1]

In 2007, Monaco sold Worldwide Talent Group and went on to become the Executive Vice President, Worldwide Head of Advertising, Film & TV for both EMI Music Publishing and EMI Records, which at the time included Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Records, Parlophone and Virgin Records. [3]

In 2012, EMI Music Publishing was acquired by a consortium led by Sony. [4] In July 2012, Monaco joined Sony/ATV Music Publishing as Executive Vice President, Commercial Music Group following the acquisition of EMI Music Publishing. [1] [5]

In 2017 and 2018 Monaco serve on Clio Music juries. [6] [7]

Monaco is currently a voting member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Monaco hosts a proprietary sync camp twice a year for songwriters. [8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sony/ATV Music Publishing Promotes Brian Monaco to President, Global Chief Marketing Officer". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
  2. ↑ Schmidt, John Jeremiah Sullivan,Jason (10 October 2011). "John Jeremiah Sullivan - "Leaving Reality" - GQ July 2005".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ "Sony/ATV Publishing Exec Brian Monaco on the Super Bowl, Sundance and How to Get a Yes From Dylan". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
  4. ↑ "Sony Closes Its Acquisition of EMI Music Publishing". NY Times. 29 June 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  5. ↑ ""We fight for our songwriters": Inside the world of Sony/ATV with Martin Bandier, Guy Moot and Brian Monaco" . Retrieved 2018-07-06.
  6. ↑ "Brian Monaco".
  7. ↑ "Brian Monaco".
  8. ↑ Morrissey, Janet (14 October 2018). "Need a Song for Your Commercial? Try These Campers". The New York Times. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
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