NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (June 19, 2018) – Warner Music Nashville continues to put an emphasis on the importance of elevating country artists within the digital sphere with the promotion of Brooke Hardesty to Senior Director, Interactive Marketing. Hardesty oversees a team of two and will continue reporting to SVP Artist Development Shane Tarleton.
“Brooke’s creativity and innovative approach to interactive marketing has elevated our entire Artist Development team,” said Tarleton. “I am thrilled to work alongside Brooke and her staff as we march arm in arm towards the future, creating new paths to promoting our artists.”
In her six years with Warner Music Group, Hardesty has created tailored digital experiences ranging from live event activations to social media campaigns. She has spearheaded the interactive strategy for multiple chart-topping albums in addition to her successes with fan-voted inclusions in the CMT Awards, People’s Choice Awards and ACM Awards for artists on the WMN roster. Her previous roles include radio promotion at CCM record label Word Entertainment and account services at J&A integrated thinking beginning in 2011. Hardesty graduated with Honors from Belmont University with a BBA in Music Business.
“Helping artists connect directly with their fans through unique, interactive experiences is one of my greatest passions,” explained Hardesty. “Being a fan is what drove me to join the music industry, and it’s a privilege to connect listeners to the artists and songs they love. I am thrilled to be a part of the Warner Music Nashville family and the leader of my incredible and hardworking team. I look forward to continuing to position our artists as leaders in the genre and digital realm.”
ABOUT WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE
Warner 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 and Atlantic Nashville.