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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (November 7, 2017) – Warner Music Nashville announced today two new promotions within its executive team: Ben Kline will transition from VP, Revenue & Artist Services to SVP, Global Revenue & Touring as Victoria (Torie) Nugent moves from Senior Director to VP, Research & Analytics. Both positions will report to COO Matt Signore.

Kline will now oversee WMN’s full-service International Department in its marketing efforts and global release strategies for Warner Music Nashville artists including Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Charlie Worsham, Dan + Shay, RaeLynn and more. Established in early 2017, WMN’s International Department bolsters international relations for the WMN roster while working with Warner Music Group counterparts in more than 50 territories across the globe. Kline will additionally lead the effort as the label continues to develop a touring department to that will maximize the opportunities for WMN artists on the road 365 days a year. 

“Ben has always been the head of revenue and this promotion acknowledges our commitment to driving the business from every revenue source, everywhere in the world. In order to do that we need a fully-staffed team here in Nashville completely connected to all our affiliations," said Signore.

As the driving force behind Warner Music Nashville’s implementation of analytics for the past six years, Nugent will continue to provide the entire WMN team with insights into fan demographics and behavioral data. She will also offer an increased focus on broader industry and genre-level trends, while also assisting the WMN Finance team with ROI and marketing spend analysis.

“Torie is the perfect partner to this effort, as data will be critical to evaluating the viability of all opportunities,” explained Signore of Nugent. “She has the unique ability to combine marketplace and competitive data with her knowledge of our artists and marketing strategy to form strong analysis for decision-making."

Added Signore: "I'm incredibly fortunate to be on the same team with Ben and Torie. In addition to being top notch execs, they are amazing human beings and true friends."  

About Warner Music NashvilleWarner Music Nashville was created in 2009 with the goal of expanding the presence of WMG and its family of labels has had in the Nashville music community for more than 60 years. Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO, John Esposito, the division is home to Warner Bros. Nashville, Atlantic Nashville, Elektra Nashville and the LoudMouth comedy label.

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Warner Music Nashville Expands International and Touring Capabilities, Promotes Two Key Executives

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (November 7, 2017) – Warner Music Nashville announced today two new promotions within its executive team: Ben Kline will transition from VP, Revenue & Artist Services to SVP, Global Revenue & Touring as Victoria (Torie) Nugent moves from Senior Director to VP, Research & Analytics. Both positions will report to COO Matt Signore.

Kline will now oversee WMN’s full-service International Department in its marketing efforts and global release strategies for Warner Music Nashville artists including Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Charlie Worsham, Dan + Shay, RaeLynn and more. Established in early 2017, WMN’s International Department bolsters international relations for the WMN roster while working with Warner Music Group counterparts in more than 50 territories across the globe. Kline will additionally lead the effort as the label continues to develop a touring department to that will maximize the opportunities for WMN artists on the road 365 days a year. 

“Ben has always been the head of revenue and this promotion acknowledges our commitment to driving the business from every revenue source, everywhere in the world. In order to do that we need a fully-staffed team here in Nashville completely connected to all our affiliations," said Signore.

As the driving force behind Warner Music Nashville’s implementation of analytics for the past six years, Nugent will continue to provide the entire WMN team with insights into fan demographics and behavioral data. She will also offer an increased focus on broader industry and genre-level trends, while also assisting the WMN Finance team with ROI and marketing spend analysis.

“Torie is the perfect partner to this effort, as data will be critical to evaluating the viability of all opportunities,” explained Signore of Nugent. “She has the unique ability to combine marketplace and competitive data with her knowledge of our artists and marketing strategy to form strong analysis for decision-making."

Added Signore: "I'm incredibly fortunate to be on the same team with Ben and Torie. In addition to being top notch execs, they are amazing human beings and true friends."  

About Warner Music NashvilleWarner Music Nashville was created in 2009 with the goal of expanding the presence of WMG and its family of labels has had in the Nashville music community for more than 60 years. Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO, John Esposito, the division is home to Warner Bros. Nashville, Atlantic Nashville, Elektra Nashville and the LoudMouth comedy label.

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