iHeartMedia has promoted Mike McGuinness to chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, under a newly amended employment agreement. McGuinness, who joined the company in 2019 and was most recently deputy CFO, will report to president and COO Richard Bressler.
to chief operating officer and named her the first president of its newly launched Foundation of Independent Music. Since joining A2IM in 2017, Hresko has driven global advocacy, expanded Indie Week — including its first Australian edition — and launched the Libera Awards under the foundation.
She spearheaded A2IM’s Star Certification program and led the international trade strategy that earned the 2024 President’s “E” Star Award. Widely recognized by this publication — earning spots on’s Women in Music list and Indie Power Players list — Hresko is praised for strengthening the independent sector through innovation and leadership.predicted great things ahead. “Her incredible knowledge accrued over the past eight years and her passion for the independent music industry is unparalleled,” Harrison said, “and I know together we can continue to expand upon the important work that lies ahead for A2IM and our members.” “I am thrilled to be continuing the important work we are doing here at A2IM, representing some of the most vibrant, passionate, and creative artists and labels in the music industry, and building out the work of the Foundation of Independent Music,” said Hresko. “It has been a great pleasure to work alongside Richard and the rest of the A2IM team these past eight years, and I look forward to building value for the independent community with Ian in the years ahead.”to chief financial officer, effective Jan. 1, under a newly amended employment agreement. McGuinness, who joined the company in 2019 and was most recently deputy CFO, will report to president and COO Richard Bressler. The amendment extends his contract through June 2030 and boosts his annual salary to $1.2 million, according to an accompanying SEC filing. McGuinness currently oversees accounting, tax, financial planning, reporting, treasury, real estate and investor relations for the radio giant. In 2024, he led a $4.8 billion debt refinancing, exceeded cost-saving goals by 20%, increased investor engagement, and secured a clean audit opinion. His prior roles include CFO at Monster Worldwide and senior finance positions at The Hain Celestial Group., effective immediately. Based in Nashville, he will continue reporting to Dale Esworthy, the executive vp of worldwide administration. In his expanded role, Smarr will lead strategic initiatives and oversee high-profile deal and acquisition integrations while continuing to manage SMP’s global and North American copyright administration teams. With 31 years at the company, Smarr has played a key role in major catalog acquisitions such as ATV, Acuff-Rose and EMI, supporting iconic songwriters worldwide. Esworthy highlighted Smarr’s unmatched expertise, tagging him as the company’s “go-to expert” on copyright with an “encyclopedic” understanding of SMP’s catalog., Smith expressed thanks to colleagues and the global family of record collectors, shop owners and artists who define the platform. “Your creativity, conviction, and heart shaped me in ways I’ll carry into every chapter that follows,” he wrote, adding that Discogs’ mission to preserve analog culture remains vital. Smith hinted at a new venture in the record-collecting space to be revealed in the new year. At Discogs, Smith led growth marketing initiatives that expanded its cultural footprint. His career includes founding Crash Avenue and marketing leadership roles at Do502, Label X and the Louisville Ballet.has joined CCMG as VP of digital marketing. “Each of them is key to CCMG’s future success, and I’m excited for the impact I know they are going to make in 2026,” said CCMG President Brad O’Donnell. This year, the label earned 17 Grammy nominations across the company and saw singer-songwriter Josiah Queen’s sophomore albumas chief design officer. Dye will start Dec. 31 and report to Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth. Meta is launching a new creative studio within Reality Labs, giving Dye oversight of design for hardware, software and AI integration. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a Threadsthat the studio will “define the next generation of products and experiences” by blending design, fashion, and technology. Dye will join other high-profile design leaders, including, a veteran designer credited with shaping major interfaces since 1999. Apple’s design team now reports directly to CEO Tim Cook.. Originally an artist management company representing acts like Sylo, Amaarae, Maz and Mother Apple, Muk Posh now adds a label arm, signing Sylo, Mother Apple and Blair Lee. Born in New York and raised in Salt Lake City, Dinas built his career through A&R scouting for Universal Music Canada and later founded Muk Posh in Los Angeles. “We are breaking rules in a saturated market where everyone thinks they have to follow them,” said Dinas. to the role of partner. Kirchenschlager joined Luma in 2023, and has previously held roles at FBMM Entertainment Business Management, IEBA and CAA. Luma Business Management was founded by industry executive Adrien Good in 2020. Good was recently named as one ofas an agent in its creators division, where he’ll represent digital creators and podcasters while shaping strategy across CAA’s film, TV, music and sports businesses. Goodfried, co-creator ofand co-founder of EQAL, previously worked at UTA, partnered with TikTok star Charli D’Amelio, and launched DamGood Management. Former DamGood manager Jamie Guggenheim also joins CAA.the new appointments within CAA’s creators division, which represents talent such as Amelia Dimoldenberg, iShowSpeed, Trisha Paytas and Liza Koshy, and recently expanded its roster to include Dhar Mann and Airrack. “There are few people who have so consistently moved the needle through innovation across the digital and creator landscape – Greg is one of them,” said CAA executive Brent Weinstein. as digital marketing coordinator at the company’s AristoDigital division. Prior to joining AristoMedia, Dickens served as tour publicist at All Eyes Media. Liza Anderson previously served as project manager and subscription manager/writer at MusicRow Magazine. Amanda Anderson previously worked with Nashville Rescue Mission, Tennessee Voices, and PEG Music. “Taylor’s years with Aristo have demonstrated her unwavering dedication, not only to our team but to every client she serves, and we’re proud to recognize her continued growth,” Christy Walker-Watkins, president and co-owner of The AristoMedia Group, said. “Liza and Amanda bring incredible energy, creativity, and a genuine passion for our clients; qualities that will help carry our legacy forward.” –as director of booking. Pitt will lead concert and entertainment bookings for GEODIS Park and Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium, home to Huntsville City FC. She brings extensive experience from her recent role as senior concerts booking manager at the iconic Ryman Auditorium, where she secured performances by major artists including Ed Sheeran, Marcus Mumford, Bob Weir, Goose and others. Pitt’s background also spans roles with the Madison Square Garden Company and NBC News., the label combines innovative business infrastructure with a family-driven creative culture. Headquartered across Atlanta, Puerto Rico, Chattanooga and Miami, Mega Millions Music offers global distribution and leverages a partnership with EKHO Inc. Management, a network of 2,000 creators, for influencer marketing and digital amplification. Lipsey says the mission is to “bring genuine joy back into the music industry” through collaboration and trust, while Adeife emphasizes building sustainable careers beyond music.’s contract to grant $10 million in stock options issued in three tranches tied to 8%, 10% and 12% shareholder return over three years. The seven-year options vest annually and require sustained stock-price targets. Beginning January 2026, Kyncl will also receive a $5 million annual PSU grant tied to long-term goals. If terminated without cause or for good reason, he’ll receive severance equal to total annual target pay and related benefits.to the newly created role of chief creative officer, overseeing global creative strategy for the label group. In other industry moves,
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