Capitol Records has made two key appointments to strengthen the digital marketing operations of its urban music division.
Justin Grant Appointed Senior Vice President and Director urban digitizationalthough Dante Smith Promoted to supervisor Motown digital.
Grant joins the Capitol Atlantic Recordwill oversee digital marketing campaigns across the company’s city roster, including Capitol, Motown and Prioritize recording Label. During Grant’s decade-long tenure at Atlantic, where he was promoted from intern to vice president of digital marketing and sports partnerships in 2014, Grant played a key role in the career development of hip-hop artists, including Cardi B, Lil Uzi Vert, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, and nba young boy. He will be based in New York.
“Justin has a proven track record of building some of the most recognized artist brands in the world,” said tom MarchChairman and CEO of Capital Music Group. “He knows what it takes to destroy artists. He is extremely respected and distinguished at what he does, and I know that when he comes to lead Capitol’s Urban Digital team, our artists and staff will benefit from his years of experience.” .
“Justin [Grant] Proven track record of building some of the world’s most recognized artist brands. He knows how to destroy an artist.
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Meanwhile, Smith spent four years running successful digital marketing campaigns at Capitol before being promoted to head of digital at Motown, working closely with the following artists: Quavo, Toosi, JT, Kali Uchis, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, Ice Spice, Queen Naija, Migos, and City girl.
In his expanded responsibilities, he will manage Motown’s digital marketing initiatives, direct-to-consumer efforts and overall brand development, while continuing to work with artists on Capitol’s roster. Smith, who is based at Capitol’s Hollywood headquarters, brings experience from previous roles at Capitol rebel tv and Hip Hop DXbegan his music industry career as an intern epic Record 2013.
March said: “Dante is beloved by our artists and the entire team. He has developed outstanding marketing campaigns for many artists over the years, and I am excited to work with him to grow the future of the Motown brand.
Commenting on his promotion, Smith said: “It is extremely gratifying to work at Capitol helping to develop and advance our artist brands. I am honored to have the opportunity to help grow the iconic Motown label, one that was built by icons and inspires new legend.
“Dante [Smith] Loved by our artists and the entire team. He has provided great marketing campaigns for many artists over the years.
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The appointment comes as Capitol Records continues to expand its urban music presence. The combined slate of Capitol, Motown and Priority includes established and emerging artists such as Ice Spice, Kali Uchis, Hanumankind, Doechii, JT, Kodak Black, Quavo, NBA Youngboy, Offset, Lil Yachty, Toosii, BNYX, Yeat, That Mexican OT, Star Bandz, Sugarhill Ddott, Molly Santana etc.
The development marks Capitol Records’ appointment of Tom March as chairman and CEO and lily parsa as co-president in February.
By the end of 2022, the company had strengthened its marketing and artist development teams with six executive appointments – Jessica Eason/Zoe Gillespie/Katie Haffenden/Chris Kershaw/Byron Miller and Alex Williams —Assume the position of Vice President.
Capitol Records operates as one of the following brands capitol music groupCMG’s first-line umbrella brand group universal music group.
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