Common Music Group‘s Republic has appointed business veteran Kevin Lipson as its first-ever Chief Income Officer, Republic President and Chief Working Officer Jim Roppo introduced Monday (November 18).
In his expanded function, Lipson will oversee income methods throughout Republic Corps Collective, UMG’s East Coast-based group of labels that features Republic Information, Mercury Information, Def Jam Recordings, and Island Information.
Lipson’s duties embody managing a crew that handles streaming, e-commerce, knowledge analytics, retail partnerships, gaming initiatives, sports activities advertising and marketing, media planning, and catalog administration.
He can even lead innovation campaigns to create new alternatives for viewers engagement and income development.
Lipson will proceed to be based mostly at Republic Information’ New York headquarters, working intently with the label’s govt crew.
“Kevin’s not solely one of the tenacious music executives within the enterprise, however he’s additionally a real innovator at coronary heart. With a recent perspective, he’s continually searching for unconventional methods to interrupt new artists and maximize international repertoire income for our roster of superstars.”
Jim Roppo, Republic information
Lipson brings 28 years of expertise inside UMG to the place. His profession consists of senior administration roles throughout varied UMG labels, together with stints at Republic Information, Island Information, Def Jam Recordings, and Common Music Group Distribution in each Los Angeles and New York.
Throughout his tenure at Republic, Lipson’s crew has labored with main artists comparable to Submit Malone, The Weeknd, Metro Boomin, and Morgan Wallen.
“Kevin’s not solely one of the tenacious music executives within the enterprise, however he’s additionally a real innovator at coronary heart. With a recent perspective, he’s continually searching for unconventional methods to interrupt new artists and maximize international repertoire income for our roster of superstars. He’s a consummate chief, and it’s an honor to interrupt this information,” mentioned Roppo.
Talking about his new function, Lipson mentioned, “Due to Jim, [Republic Records CEO] Monte [Lipman] and [Republic Records President and COO] Avery Lipman, Republic actually operates as a household. They assist their folks right here first—which evokes everyone to compete on the highest stage whereas breaking historic business information.”
“Our crew is concerned in many various sides of the label, which is inspiring to all. It’s not unique to advertising and marketing, gross sales, and knowledge; it’s all-encompassing. Even with all the unbelievable success, we’re continually attempting to evolve and higher ourselves whereas staying humble. I’m grateful Jim, Monte, and Avery have entrusted me with this chance.”
The appointment marks the newest throughout Republic Corps Collective. Final month, Mary Catherine Kinney was appointed Govt Vice President of Artist & Label Technique at Republic Corps. In July, Republic Information appointed David Wolter and Miles Beard as Co-Heads of East and West Coast A&R.
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