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Gabz L. has been promoted to SVP, A&R! 🎉 With over 10 years of experience, she’s helped shape the careers of artists and producers like Laufey, The Chainsmokers, John Ryan, Kenya Grace, and Amy Allen—who just won Songwriter of the Year at the 2025 GRAMMYs! Gabz shared: “The songwriter and producer community have always had my heart and being in a position to advocate for them every day and elevate their careers is a dream come true. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to continue to do what I love.” “Gabz is one of the most talented, passionate, and driven A&R leaders out there. Her relentless ambition, combined with her thoughtful and intentional approach to nurturing and developing songwriters, truly sets her apart." – Ryan Press (President, WCM) Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjJw-YA6 #WarnerChappellMusic #WCM

Big shoutout to Warner Chappell’s Sync team for scoring some awesome placements featured in ADWEEK’s Best Super Bowl Ads of 2025. 🎉 🏆 The in-game national ads highlighted some iconic tracks like Led Zeppelin’s "Whole Lotta Love" in the Nike "So Win" spot, Van Halen’s "Panama" for RAM Trucks, and Rick Ross’s "Hustlin'" – co-written by WCM’s Andrew Harr & Jermaine Jackson – in the Michelob ULTRA "The Ultra Hustle" spot. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eWfkDcTH #WarnerChappellMusic #WCM

So proud of this brilliant use of Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" in the Nike "So Win" commercial that premiered during last night's Super Bowl. https://lnkd.in/edxEN8NZ

Jessi Vaughn Stevenson, VP, A&R / Digital, Warner Chappell Music Nashville, has been honored on MusicRow’s Rising Women on the Row Class of 2025. "Jessi Vaughn Stevenson is VP, A&R and Digital at Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville, where she strategizes innovative opportunities and guidance for songwriters and artists. With a proven track record of success, Stevenson has helped advance the careers of influential country music creators, including Jessi Alexander, Aaron Raitiere, Rhett Akins, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Hailey Whitters, Morgan Wallen, Randy Montana, Will Bundy, Lee Miller and Little Big Town, among others." – MusicRow Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3HZjjyH

Congrats to Leonardo Germinario, who has been made VP, Sync, Media & Catalog at WCM Italy 👏 Leo has led our Sync team in Italy for a decade.  He’s built relationships with movie studios, so that we represent the publishing catalogs of the likes of Groenlandia, Lotus Production, and Paco Cinematografica, and played a key role in the acquisition of catalogs such as that of record label Idionsyncrasy and singer-songwriter Ermal Meta. “Leo is a super talented executive who has done so much to grow our business in recent years. I’m glad I’ll be able to continue to rely on his support in the years to come.” – Santiago Menéndez-Pidal, President, WCM Southern Europe

Our deepest condolences are with Ben Vaughn's family and many friends. Ben has led our Nashville team since 2012, and anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting him knows that, first and foremost, Ben was an extraordinary human being. He met everyone with enthusiasm, warmth, and generosity. His smile was huge, and his sense of humor was infectious. He was always a passionate advocate of songwriters and a topflight music publisher. The Nashville community has lost one of its greatest champions, and he will be profoundly missed by so many across our company and the entire industry.

Congratulations to our co-chairs, CEO Guy Moot and COO Carianne Marshall, for being recognized as Billboard’s 2025 Publishing Power Players, as well as Ryan Press (President, North America), Menéndez Gustavo (President, U.S. Latin & Latin America), and Ben Vaughn (President/CEO, Nashville). Read more: https://lnkd.in/gmgzAtb5

We’re excited to welcome Jessica Allen, CPA to WCM as our new VP of Finance, North America! She joins us from our sister label, Rhino Records, and will be instrumental in helping us achieve our financial goals. #WarnerChappellMusic #WCM

Congrats to Javier ‘Chiki’ Dean, who has been appointed VP, A&R at WCM Spain. Chiki has helped build an impressive roster that has made us market leaders in Spain, He works with Latin songwriting royalty including Álvaro de Luna, Bad Gyal, Beret, Dani Fernández, Dani Martín, Guitarricadelafuente, Nathy Peluso, Nil Moliner, Pablo Alborán, Quevedo, and Vanesa Martín.

Today, Warner Music Group announced an initial $1 million commitment, via the Warner Music Group / Blavatnik Family Foundation Social Justice Fund, to help with the relief efforts amidst the Greater Los Angeles wildfires. These funds will be put towards community wellbeing, music industry support, and equipping first responders with urgently needed resources with contributions to MusiCares Foundation, Project HOPE, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, & California Community Foundation. You can get involved by supporting these organizations, among others, providing aid to those affected. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ex4a_npc