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AEG Presents Appoints Jay Belin Vice President, International Touring

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

AEG Presents, a global leader in concert promotion and artist development, today announced the appointment of Jay Belin as Vice President, International Touring.

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  • AEG Presents, a global leader in concert promotion and artist development, today announced the appointment of Jay Belin as Vice President, International Touring.
  • Directly reporting to Senior Vice Presidents of Global Touring Michael Harrison and Simon Jones, Jay will initially be based in AEG Presents' New York office before moving to AEG Europe's headquarters in London.
  • Jay's roles and responsibilities will focus on European touring operations and projects for Global Touring clients.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240227594169/en/
    AEG PRESENTS APPOINTS JAY BELIN VICE PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL TOURING (Photo: Business Wire)
    “AEG Presents is an artist-first organization and that is something you can't fake,” says Belin, who began his career at AEG Presents subsidiary The Bowery Presents.

RIMOWA ANNOUNCES JAY CHOU AS GLOBAL AMBASSADOR

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

TAIPEI, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RIMOWA, a global leader in premium luggage with 126 years of history, today officially announced the "King of Mandopop" Jay Chou as the brand's newest global ambassador. Last September, the brand has featured Blackpink member Rosé, champion Formula 1 pilot Sir Lewis Hamilton and French soccer player Kylian Mbappé as their new partners, and now Rimowa is pleased to have the iconic megastar Jay Chou join in their latest campaign. This marks the first time Rimowa presents a Mandopop artist as ambassador for its brand worldwide.

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  • TAIPEI, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RIMOWA, a global leader in premium luggage with 126 years of history, today officially announced the "King of Mandopop" Jay Chou as the brand's newest global ambassador.
  • In his new role as RIMOWA's global ambassador, Jay Chou is set to inspire travelers around the globe to embark on their own life-changing journeys.
  • Jay Chou not only embodies all these values but is someone who we admire for his global impact as an artist.
  • It's an honor to welcome him as a RIMOWA global ambassador," says RIMOWA CEO Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert.

RIMOWA ANNOUNCES JAY CHOU AS GLOBAL AMBASSADOR

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

TAIPEI, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RIMOWA, a global leader in premium luggage with 126 years of history, today officially announced the "King of Mandopop" Jay Chou as the brand's newest global ambassador. Last September, the brand has featured Blackpink member Rosé, champion Formula 1 pilot Sir Lewis Hamilton and French soccer player Kylian Mbappé as their new partners, and now Rimowa is pleased to have the iconic megastar Jay Chou join in their latest campaign. This marks the first time Rimowa presents a Mandopop artist as ambassador for its brand worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • TAIPEI, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RIMOWA, a global leader in premium luggage with 126 years of history, today officially announced the "King of Mandopop" Jay Chou as the brand's newest global ambassador.
  • In his new role as RIMOWA's global ambassador, Jay Chou is set to inspire travelers around the globe to embark on their own life-changing journeys.
  • Jay Chou not only embodies all these values but is someone who we admire for his global impact as an artist.
  • It's an honor to welcome him as a RIMOWA global ambassador," says RIMOWA CEO Hugues Bonnet-Masimbert.

TOM MARCH TO LEAD CAPITOL MUSIC GROUP AS COMPANY'S CHAIRMAN & CEO FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE'S HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL TWO YEARS AS GEFFEN RECORDS PRESIDENT AND SIX YEARS AS CO-PRESIDENT OF UNIVERSAL MUSIC'S LONDON-BASED POLYDOR RECORDS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom March has been appointed Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) Chairman & CEO John Janick,  to whom March reports.  In his new position, March is responsible for the overall management and direction of the company, which encompasses Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Motown Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.  Concurrently, Janick has appointed Lillia Parsa as Co-President of CMG, joining Co-President Arjun Pulijal, who will continue to focus on the company's artist development efforts.  Parsa will work closely with March in planning the company's creative direction and future growth, including the pursuit and nurturing of partnerships with artist and executive entrepreneurs to broaden and strengthen CMG's connections within the creative community. Both March and Parsa will be based in Hollywood, within the iconic Capitol Tower.  CMG and IGA are divisions of Universal Music Group [UMG], the world's leading music company.

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  • Announcement was made by John Janick, Chairman & CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, following his recent elevation to lead broader portfolio of Universal Music Group's U.S. recorded music business.
  • HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tom March has been appointed Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group (CMG), it was announced today by Interscope Geffen A&M Records (IGA) Chairman & CEO John Janick, to whom March reports.
  • In his new position, March is responsible for the overall management and direction of the company, which encompasses Capitol Records, Blue Note Records, Motown Records, Astralwerks, Harvest Records and Capitol Christian Music Group.
  • CMG and IGA are divisions of Universal Music Group [UMG], the world's leading music company.

Grammy Winning Songwriter J.Lauryn Mixes Dark Themes With Reggae Vibes In Her Newest Single & Music Video 'Bad to the Bone'

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Friday, October 13, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy Award Winning 8x RIAA Platinum Selling Songwriter and Independent Artist, J.Lauryn, is taking a unique approach with her latest single, "Bad to the Bone," by blending elements of horror with reggae influences. The track, her first release in half a decade, marks a notable comeback and is available now for streaming on all platforms alongside the official music video on YouTube.

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  • 'Bad to the Bone' is the debut single from her forthcoming album, slated for a 2024 release.
  • Her talents extend beyond music as well; she orchestrated her look in the music video, handling hair, makeup, choreography, and wardrobe duties personally.
  • "I'm dedicating this new music to my hometown of Hawaii and I'm excited to represent my culture and love for Island Music."
  • Her latest single showcases her unique storytelling and is paired with musical elements that tap into her reggae roots.

Hello Soju makes waves in Nevada

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ' Hello Soju ', the newest soju brand to launch in North America makes waves in Nevada partnering with Allegiant Stadium to bring their award-winning range – Asian Pear, Peach, Lemon Yuzu, Lychee, and Green Grape – to the BlackPink concert in August.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ' Hello Soju ', the newest soju brand to launch in North America makes waves in Nevada partnering with Allegiant Stadium to bring their award-winning range – Asian Pear, Peach, Lemon Yuzu, Lychee, and Green Grape – to the BlackPink concert in August.
  • Since the May festival took place, Hello Soju has taken the Strip by storm having entered on-premise accounts at some of the most prestigious casinos, clubs and restaurants.
  • Hello Soju anticipates a bi-monthly activation at the high-end day club which is offering up some of the best-selling flavors from their range on their menu.
  • Hello Soju continues to expand remarkably quickly across California, Nevada, and Tennessee and can be found in over 100 locations since its launch less than five months ago, including BevMo and GoPuff in the Los Angeles area.

Korea Tourism Organization's New York Office introduces 'Everyday Korea Challenge': a 4-part digital K-Variety program hosted by a K-pop star Eric Nam

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Monday, July 10, 2023

Renowned K-pop artist Eric Nam and four influential personalities from the United States will be featured.

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  • Renowned K-pop artist Eric Nam and four influential personalities from the United States will be featured.
  • These shows offer an intriguing glimpse into everyday life in Korea, providing a unique window into the country's vibrant culture.
  • The 'Everyday Korea Challenge' aims to ignite the imagination of travelers by presenting a digital K-Variety program that takes viewers on four distinct travel experiences in Korea.
  • Each episode of the "Everyday Korea Challenge" begins with Eric Nam introducing his recommended Everyday Korea experiences, followed by his challenge to the influencers to partake in them all.

“Come to Seoul Right Now!” 2023 Seoul Edition in Tokyo Ends in Success

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Seoul Tourism Organization announced that the “2023 Seoul Edition in Tokyo” was successfully held on June 24 (Sat.)

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  • Seoul Tourism Organization announced that the “2023 Seoul Edition in Tokyo” was successfully held on June 24 (Sat.)
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    Visitors from Tokyo attending Seoul Edition 23 in Tokyo event are enjoying a live concert by BTOB.
  • It was followed by Seoul Dining Talk Show about hidden gem restaurants of Seoul, a lucky draw, and Seoul Edition Live, which is a K-POP concert.
  • A participant at the 2023 Seoul Edition in Tokyo said, “As a Hallyu fan who loves Seoul, I was very excited about this event.

Unleashing Thailand's Soft Power Potential

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Soft power reflects a nation's international impact through cultural, political, and ideological means.

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  • Soft power reflects a nation's international impact through cultural, political, and ideological means.
  • By leveraging its soft power, a nation can strengthen its foreign relations, enhance its international standing, and ultimately - reap economic benefits.
  • According to the 2023 Global Soft Power Index, compiled by Brand Finance, Thailand ranks 41st out of 121 countries and third in ASEAN.
  • The Thai government has adopted a comprehensive approach to utilizing its soft power in attracting investment, tourism, and trade.

SponsorUnited Report: Music Artists and Brands Embrace Emerging Technology to Reinvent the Music Festival Experience

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn. , March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform tracking 1.1 million sponsorships and endorsements for 250,000 brands and properties across sports, media, music and entertainment, today released its 2022 Music Festivals & Artists Marketing Partnerships Report, analyzing more than 8,300 brands, 850 artists, and 600 music festivals.

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  • In reviewing all of Snapchat's sponsorship partners in the music category – artists, festivals, stadiums, etc.
  • Deals with Video Games Surge – As gaming's popularity continues to soar, music artists are finding new and innovative ways to engage with audiences through partnerships with video game brands.
  • Coca-Cola is the #1 Festival Brand – Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Tito's, Monster, and Pepsi took the top five spots for brands aligning with music festivals.
  • "While male artists receive the more endorsements annually, female artists are wielding a significant influence on social media," continued Lynch.