Rob Stevenson is back… and the Lipmans have him.
The veteran talent exec, whose signings include The Killers and Fall Out Boy while at Island, has been named EVP A&R for
The N.Y.-based Stevenson will report to both Monte and Co-President/COO Avery Lipman, responsible for expanding the label’s A&R activities across a variety of genres, including pop and rock.
"Rob is a brilliant music executive with a strong track record of success,” stated Monte. “And we are fortunate to have someone of his stature joining
"We are beginning another exciting chapter in our history with Rob’s appointment,” added Avery. “The entire
"It's a great honor to be working at
The movie is part of Lucian Grainge's long-term plan of rebuilding UMG's talent evaluation and his labels' artist rosters.
Stevenson began his career in 1993 while working as an assistant account executive for the ad agency Ogilvy and Mather. He later segued into the A&R department at Mercury Records, eventually becoming VP A&R for Island Records in 2002, a post he held until 2006 when he rose to the rank of department director. While at
Stevenson has also earned numerous accolades for his work, with Entertainment Weekly dubbing him the "Must A&R Guy" on the Must List 2006, while
THE COUNT: ALL THE DESERT'S A STAGE
Jon Wayne is rolling over in his grave. (4/25a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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