Sony/ATV Music Publishing has promoted Jacob Fain to SVP A&R, Head of Research & Analytics.
Based in the company’s New York head office, Fain moves up from his prior role as VP, A&R.
Alongside his senior role in Sony/ATV’s A&R team, he’s developed and run the publisher’s Research & Analytics department, which serves eight major offices around the world.
In his new position, Fain will continue to report to Danny Strick, Co-President, U.S.
“Jake’s ability to recognize artists and songs that we should pursue has grown considerably as a result of both his A&R talent, and the utilization of data and research.”
martin bandier, sony/atv
Sony/ATV Chairman and CEO Martin Bandier said: “Jake’s ability to recognize artists and songs that we should pursue has grown considerably as a result of both his A&R talent, and the utilization of data and research. This is a well-earned promotion.”
Strick added: “I have been very pleased to see the tremendous growth that Jake has shown over the years at Sony/ATV.
“He has developed a potent combination of A&R instinct and a research and data orientation to bring exceptional talent to our company.
“I am positive that his new role will enable him to grow even more.”
Fain said: “I continue to be grateful for Marty and Danny for their confidence in me and the work we are doing signing and developing great artists and songwriters.
“our analytics work has modernized the artist and writer discovery process to give us the sharpest competitive edge in music publishing and allow us to better serve the creative community.”
jacob fain
“Further, our analytics work has modernized the artist and writer discovery process to give us the sharpest competitive edge in music publishing and allow us to better serve the creative community.”
Fain has been with Sony/ATV for the past 10 years, having joined as Manager of A&R in 2008 before being promoted to VP, A&R.
His signings have included Grammy winners The Chainsmokers, Leon Bridges, Of Monsters And Men, Chase Rice and rising hip-hop act Russ.
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