With the music industry constantly evolving, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. In a significant move, SoundExchange has appointed Barry LeVine as their new vice president of Industry Relations. With an impressive track record spanning over 25 years, Barry is set to bring his wealth of experience in entertainment relations, partnership development and relationship marketing to the table. SoundExchange, a titan in the music industry, is looking to capitalize on Barry’s unique blend of skills to boost their and label outreach program and foster strategic relationships within the music community. This strategic hire comes at a crucial juncture, as SoundExchange is poised to usher in a new era of growth and expansion.
Barry LeVine Joins SoundExchange
SoundExchange the appointment of Barry LeVine as vice president of Industry Relations. Barry will be leading and label outreach programs, and managing strategic relationships within the music community. He brings to the role more than 25 years of industry experience in various capacities, including entertainment relations, partnership development and relationship marketing. Previously, he served as the global executive vice president of Entertainment Relations at Gibson Brands.
SoundExchange’s New Chapter
“I’m pleased to announce Barry LeVine will join us as our vice president of Industry Relations. He brings a solid reputation and broad set of industry and outreach skills to our team,” said SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe. “Barry’s unique experience will be key in the development of new programs for the 90,000 and 28,000 rights owner accounts that we currently serve, as well as creating new connections and opportunities as we move SoundExchange into its next chapter.”
Advocacy for Artists and Rights Owners
“It’s exciting to join a group of individuals who are committed advocates for recording artists and rights owners,” said Barry LeVine, vice president of Industry Relations, SoundExchange. “As the music industry continues to evolve to meet the demands of a digital world, SoundExchange is at the forefront of ensuring a fair and balanced approach for getting artists paid for their work. I look forward to fostering our strong relationships with the creative community so we can work together to move the music industry forward.”
Barry’s Prior Experience
Prior to Gibson, Barry served in senior management roles at ShoutCrowd Media/Fan2Band Inc. and SonyBMG Music Entertainment. He has experience developing revenue-driving national programs for publicly traded companies and organizations a number of industries, including entertainment and technology. In the past, Barry played a critical role establishing a number of key initiatives, including creating recruitment programs for promising young entertainment executives; building out membership rewards initiatives for major record labels; and developing programs on behalf of major brands to influence consumer behavior and drive sales.
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