Brian J. Monaco is an American music executive who is the President, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Sony/ATV Music Publishing.[1]

Brian J. Monaco
BornBrooklyn, NY
OccupationMusic Executive
Years active1995-present

Career

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Upon graduation from the University of Dayton in 1994,[citation needed] Monaco founded Worldwide Talent Group (WTG).

WTG represented authors, politicians, athletes, entertainers and poets.[1] While at WTG, Monaco pioneered[how?] the extensive college tours of MTV's “The Real World/Road Rules” cast, which played tour dates in the US, including a show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.[2][1]

In 2007, Monaco sold Worldwide Talent Group and went on to become the Executive Vice President, Worldwide Head of Advertising, Film & TV for both EMI Music Publishing and EMI Records, which at the time included Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Records, Parlophone and Virgin Records.[3]

In 2012, EMI Music Publishing was acquired by a consortium led by Sony.[4] In July 2012, Monaco joined Sony/ATV Music Publishing as Executive Vice President, Commercial Music Group following the acquisition of EMI Music Publishing.[1][5]

In 2017 and 2018 Monaco serve on Clio Music juries.[6][7]

Monaco is currently a voting member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Monaco hosts a proprietary sync camp twice a year for songwriters.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Sony/ATV Music Publishing Promotes Brian Monaco to President, Global Chief Marketing Officer". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
  2. ^ Schmidt, John Jeremiah Sullivan,Jason (10 October 2011). "John Jeremiah Sullivan - "Leaving Reality" - GQ July 2005".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Sony/ATV Publishing Exec Brian Monaco on the Super Bowl, Sundance and How to Get a Yes From Dylan". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
  4. ^ "Sony Closes Its Acquisition of EMI Music Publishing". NY Times. 29 June 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2012.
  5. ^ ""We fight for our songwriters": Inside the world of Sony/ATV with Martin Bandier, Guy Moot and Brian Monaco". Retrieved 2018-07-06.
  6. ^ "Brian Monaco".
  7. ^ "Brian Monaco".
  8. ^ Morrissey, Janet (14 October 2018). "Need a Song for Your Commercial? Try These Campers". The New York Times. Retrieved October 14, 2018.