The Island Def Jam Music Group

Introducing An AI-powered Music Distribution: 52Eighty Distro

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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52 Eighty Distro engages with the creative community via direct partnerships with artists, as well as through strategic alliances with like-minded entrepreneurs.

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  • 52 Eighty Distro engages with the creative community via direct partnerships with artists, as well as through strategic alliances with like-minded entrepreneurs.
  • Through this partnership, 52 Eighty Distro first brought the song “HYM” to TikTok and it is available on all streaming platforms .
  • Ford's unique perspective and bold vision will make 52 Eighty Distro a leader in the music distribution industry.
  • 52 Eighty Distro utilizes various channels, such as streaming services, online music stores, and physical retailers.

Veteran Music Industry Executive and DVERSE Media CEO, Benny Pough, Talks Success, Innovation, and Faith in His New Book - ON IMPACT: Life, Leadership and Betting on Yourself

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the most successful, innovative business leaders in the music industry, veteran music executive and DVERSE Media CEO, Benny Pough, has shaped the sound and culture of music worldwide. His nearly thirty years of experience, dedication, and determination have propelled him to the forefront of the music industry—as the influential guide in delivering radio hits for superstar artists such as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Future, DJ Khaled, Yo Gotti, and 21 Savage. Heralded for his unmatched eye and ear for talent, Pough solidified his legacy as the master of promotions and marketing on behalf of celebrities, icons, and rising stars around the globe. A near fatal car accident in 2014 prompted Pough to share his own story with the world resulting in the upcoming release of his first memoir, ON IMPACT: Life, Leadership, and Betting on Yourself (Morgan James Publishing).

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  • "the time was right to step out and bet on myself" Benny Pough, DVERSE Media CEO
    NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the most successful, innovative business leaders in the music industry, veteran music executive and DVERSE Media CEO, Benny Pough , has shaped the sound and culture of music worldwide.
  • With ON IMPACT, Pough is poised to inspire others by sharing truths which guided him through years of unparalleled success - from intern to CEO.
  • Prior to DVERSE Media, Pough was the President of Roc Nation Music and served as Executive Vice President of Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, where he directed day-to-day operations.
  • Preceding that role, Pough was Senior Vice President of Promotion at Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam.

300 ENTERTAINMENT NAMES RAYNA BASS & SELIM BOUAB CO-PRESIDENTS

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab have been promoted to Co-Presidents of 300 Entertainment, it was announced today by co-founder and Chairman/CEO Kevin Liles. Bass and Bouab, who both joined 300 in 2014, were most recently the company's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Senior Vice President/Head of A&R, respectively. This marks the first major executive move at the company since it was acquired by Warner Music Group at the end of last year. 

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  • NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab have been promoted to Co-Presidents of 300 Entertainment, it was announced today by co-founder and Chairman/CEO Kevin Liles.
  • Bass and Bouab, who both joined 300 in 2014, were most recently the company's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Senior Vice President/Head of A&R, respectively.
  • "We've both had the fantastic experience of being part of the evolution of 300," said Bouab.
  • Bouab also launched the label Unauthorized Entertainment, and he has previously worked with Def Jam, Asylum, and Sony Music Entertainment.

Michelle Mearns named Vice President of Programming and Operations for SiriusXM Canada

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Monday, May 30, 2022
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TORONTO, May 30, 2022 /CNW/ - SiriusXM Canada ,the country's leading audio entertainment company, is pleased to announce that Michelle Mearns has joined as Vice President of Programming and Operations, reporting to CEO Mark Redmond.

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  • TORONTO, May 30, 2022 /CNW/ - SiriusXM Canada ,the country's leading audio entertainment company, is pleased to announce that Michelle Mearns has joined as Vice President of Programming and Operations, reporting to CEO Mark Redmond.
  • Before joining Apple, Michelle led all marketing and communications activity for both Twitter Canada and Facebook Canada.
  • "After honing my experience across music and entertainment, I'm excited for the opportunity to develop the Canadian programming strategy for SiriusXM," said Mearns.
  • Mearns joins as John Lewis, Senior Vice President, Programming and Operations, made the decision to retire after 17 years with SiriusXM Canada.

Jacksonville Music Maestros Launch Music and Media Firm

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two of Jacksonville's music industry professionals, Troy McNair, Sr. and Maurice "Mo" Henderson, have combined their mastery and decades in music production, artist management, and marketing to launch the first full-service music, media, and management company to launch out of Northeast Florida—Gangplank Management Group.

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  • Gangplank Management Group Launches Music, Media, and Management Firm in Jacksonville
    JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Two of Jacksonville's music industry professionals, Troy McNair, Sr. and Maurice "Mo" Henderson, have combined their mastery and decades in music production, artist management, and marketing to launch the first full-service music, media, and management company to launch out of Northeast FloridaGangplank Management Group.
  • With the aim of merging lifestyle marketing and branding with music artists across genres, Gangplank Management Group (GMG) opened its doors on April 4, 2022.
  • Troy McNair, Sr., co-founder, says of the firm, "We are striving to be the Roc Nation of the south.
  • Additionally, Jacksonville-based, Grammy-nominated artists The MVP Band have been signed under the music and management arms of the company.

The Art Institute of Atlanta Announces Jermaine Dupri as Commencement Speaker and Recipient of Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts Degree

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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ATLANTA, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Art Institute of Atlanta (Ai Atlanta) is proud to announce GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter/producer and CEO of So So Def Recordings, Jermaine Dupri as the speaker at Ai Atlanta's commencement ceremony on June 17th.

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  • ATLANTA, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Art Institute of Atlanta (Ai Atlanta) is proud to announce GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter/producer and CEO of So So Def Recordings, Jermaine Dupri as the speaker at Ai Atlanta's commencement ceremony on June 17th.
  • As part of the commencement celebration, Ai Atlanta will recognize Dupri's contributions to the community by awarding the rap icon with an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree.
  • Dupri is a supporter of Ai Atlanta because of the creative talent of the students and the unique programs offered by the private school.
  • "It gives us great pleasure to nominate Jermaine Dupri for an honorary degree from The Art Institute of Atlanta as his impressive achievements serve as an example of our aspirations for our students," said Elden Monday, Interim Campus President of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

SiriusXM Signs Rory Farrell & Jamil 'MAL' Clay, Bringing Their Podcast New Rory & MAL to Stitcher

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stitcher, the Triton-ranked #1 podcast company and SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI)subsidiary, today announced the signing of Rory Farrell and Jamil 'MAL' Clay to bring their podcast New Rory & MAL to Stitcher's More Sauce label beginning November 2.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Stitcher, the Triton-ranked #1 podcast company and SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI)subsidiary, today announced the signing of Rory Farrell and Jamil 'MAL' Clay to bring their podcast New Rory & MAL to Stitcher's More Sauce label beginning November 2.
  • "The love we've received with the New Rory & MAL podcast has been incredible," says MAL.
  • Farrell has since launched New Rory & MAL, a podcast alongside co-host Jamil "MAL" Clay.
  • Mal is currently concentrating on his latest venture, the New Rory & MAL podcast, alongside co-host Rory Farrell.