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Nashville, TN (November 21st, 2024) – Anthem Entertainment has onboarded industry veteran Scot Sherrod as their Senior Director of Creative for the company’s Music Publishing division. Boasting a nearly 30-year esteemed career in music publishing, Nashville based Sherrod brings with him a breadth of experience, having spent the past few years consulting for Sony Music Publishing, Jonas Group Publishing, Barry Coburn’s Ten Ten & Banz Music, and Moraine Music Group.

Sherrod began his publishing endeavors at Muy Bueno Music Group, after which he spent twelve years at Major Bob Music, and Bob Doyle & Associates. In 2012, in conjunction with entrepreneur Suzane Strickland, Sherrod helped launch boutique publishing company, RareSpark Media Group, where he spent eleven years signing and developing a wide array of talent including the likes of Walker Hayes whose 2021 smash “Fancy Like” charted at #1 on Billboard’s year-end Country Song of the Year chart.

Sherrod was also instrumental in pitching the song “More Than A Memory,” the 2007 Garth Brooks smash that not only peaked at #1 on Billboard’s US Country Songs chart, but historically become the first country song to enter all charts at #1. Sherrod has also attained cuts by artists such as Luke Combs, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Blake Shelton, Cody Johnson, Jordan Davis, Jason Aldean, Pentatonix, Carrie Underwood, Ashley McBryde, Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts, Kelly Clarkson, Mickey Guyton, and Trisha Yearwood, to name a few.

“It is so exciting to be part of such an amazing publishing company as Anthem Entertainment – what an amazing catalog,” said Sherrod. “I have known Noah Dewey and Gilles Goddard for over 20 years, and my respect runs deep for them both. I’m grateful and honored for this opportunity and look forward to working with the entire team to add value to Anthem’s ever-increasing brand.”

“Scot Sherrod builds careers. He’s the quintessential music publisher with an impressive list of accomplishments that speak for themselves,” added Noah Dewey, Vice President, Creative for Anthem Music Publishing Nashville. “He will be an integral part of the ongoing success of Anthem Entertainment. We’re very lucky to have him join our creative team!”

About Anthem Entertainment

Anthem Entertainment Group is one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Comprising award-winning organizations, Anthem Entertainment is home to Anthem Music Publishing and Anthem Records. Headquartered in Toronto, with operations in Nashville, New York and Los Angeles, Anthem supports and invests in the careers and works of songwriters and artists, and the creation of exceptional music for recording artists and audio-visual productions. Anthem’s unique approach combines the resources, power, and reach of a major with the agility, entrepreneurism, and soul of an independent. www.anthementertainment.com

For Anthem Entertainment in the U.S., please contact:

42West:

Greg Cortez

Greg.Cortez@42West.com

Scott Feinstein

Scott.Feinstein@42West.com

Amanda Pappalardo

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TORONTO, ON (November 19th, 2024) – Anthem Entertainment, one of the world’s leading music companies, has acquired a catalog of songs from platinum-selling Nashville-based songwriter, Matt Alderman. Anthem has also signed Alderman to a publishing deal. First rising to prominence with the 2017 Billboard Hot Country Songs smash “Good Company” by Jake Owen, Alderman has quickly become one of Music Row’s best-kept secret weapons. He’s collaborated with a wide range of chart-topping and critically acclaimed recording artists including Jordan Davis, Cole Swindell, Lee Brice, Brett Young, Dustin Lynch, Dylan Scott and Granger Smith.

Among the Matt Alderman songs acquired by Anthem are “Nobody” by Dylan Scott, the platinum-selling single that peaked at #1 on Mediabase Country Charts; the platinum-certified “Truth About You” by Mitchell Tenpenny, which also peaked at #1 on the Mediabase Country charts; and “Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl)” by Dylan Smith, the platinum-selling single that went #1 on both Mediabase Country Charts and Billboard’s U.S. Country Airplay chart.

“I’ve been a fan of Matt Alderman’s for years and I’m thrilled to finally get the opportunity to work with him,” says Noah Dewey, Vice President of Creative for Anthem Music Publishing Nashville. “He’s an accomplished songwriter with immense natural musical talent, accompanied by a drive to win. Matt will be an amazing addition to our roster here at Anthem.”

“I’m really excited to start this new journey with Anthem, and I want to thank Noah Dewey for making it happen,” says Matt Alderman. “I’m looking forward to seeing where this collaboration takes us and to creating some great music with the team.”

About Anthem Entertainment

Anthem Entertainment Group is one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Comprising award-winning organizations, Anthem Entertainment is home to Anthem Music Publishing and Anthem Records. Headquartered in Toronto, with operations in Nashville, New York and Los Angeles, Anthem supports and invests in the careers and works of songwriters and artists, and the creation of exceptional music for recording artists and audio-visual productions. Anthem’s unique approach combines the resources, power, and reach of a major with the agility, entrepreneurism, and soul of an independent. www.anthementertainment.com

For Anthem Entertainment in the U.S., please contact:

42West:

Greg Cortez                                         

Greg.Cortez@42West.com

Scott Feinstein

Scott.Feinstein@42West.com

Amanda Pappalardo

Amanda.Pappalardo@42west.com

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TORONTO (November 13th, 2024) Today, Anthem Entertainment, one of the world’s leading music companies, has acquired a wide selection of songs from the catalog of multi-platinum and world-renowned performer and writer, Darell.  With this exciting move, Anthem continues to bolster its presence in the Latin Music space.  

Among the songs acquired from Darrell’s catalog is “Te Boté (REMIX),” the 10x Diamond global smash with heavyweight artists Nio Garcia, Casper Magico, Bad Bunny, Ozuna and Nicky Jam.  The groundbreaking hit became a massive charting success, reaching #1 on the Billboard U.S. Hot Latin Songs Chart and #2 on the U.S. Latin Airplay Chart, and has to date generated an impressive 2.4 billion streams on YouTube and 1.2 billion streams on Spotify. 

Additional catalog highlights include “Otro Trago” by Sech and Darell, which went #1 in nine countries including the U.S., Mexico, and Spain; and “Asesina” by Brytiago and Darell, a 12x Platinum hit in the U.S., whose remix version with Daddy Yankee, Ozuna and Annuel AA, reached 4x Platinum in the U.S. alone.  Other songs in the acquired catalog feature artists such as El Alfa, Rauw Alejandro, J Balvin, Myke Towers, Jennifer Lopez, Wisin & Yandel, and more.

Industry veteran Victor Mijares, who has helped lead the charge in multiple catalog acquisitions for Anthem including Darell’s, has been appointed as the company’s first VP of Latin Music and will oversee all future Latin signings.  Mijares, who previously held positions at Warner, Sony and BMG, will work closely with Anthem’s Acquisitions team to source and evaluate investment opportunities in the Latin market.  Anthem’s publishing catalog already includes a wide array of major hits by Latin heavyweights such as Pitbull, Karol G, Marc Anthony, Feid, Luis Fonsi, Maria Becerra, Tainy, Juanes, Farruko, Romeo Santos, Camilo, Tokischa, Annuel AA and Ricky Martin.

“I am honored and thrilled to have joined Jason Klein’s outstanding team and to contribute to Anthem’s Entertainment’s continuing success,” stated Mijares.  “I believe that the potential to grow our business in the Latin sector is open-ended. We have the passion, commitment, and resources to shape exciting opportunities for our partners. The acquisition of a large portion of Darell’s catalog is a very important step for us as a company as well as for the Canadian music industry. We are delighted to add Darell’s masterful works to our growing repertoire.”

“We are excited to welcome Victor as Anthem’s first-ever Vice President of Latin Music,” added Anthem CEO Jason Klein.  “With his deep expertise in Latin music and culture, alongside his extensive industry experience, Victor will play a crucial role as we expand our presence in this vibrant and rapidly growing market.   Under Victor’s leadership, Anthem’s acquisition of this extraordinary catalog of songs from Darell is a significant step in our strategy to invest in exceptional Latin music, further diversifying and enriching our already impressive catalog of songs.”

Darell is represented by Angie Martinez, Esq., Denny Marte at MPA Advisors, LLC and Eddy Perdomo at EPM Entertainment.

About Anthem Entertainment

Anthem Entertainment Group is one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Comprising award-winning organizations, Anthem Entertainment is home to Anthem Music Publishing and Anthem Records. Headquartered in Toronto, with operations in Nashville, New York and Los Angeles, Anthem supports and invests in the careers and works of songwriters and artists, and the creation of exceptional music for recording artists and audio-visual productions. Anthem’s unique approach combines the resources, power, and reach of a major with the agility, entrepreneurism, and soul of an independent.  www.anthementertainment.com

For Anthem Entertainment in the U.S., please contact: 

42West:

Greg Cortez

Greg.Cortez@42West.com

Scott Feinstein

Scott.Feinstein@42West.com 

Amanda Pappalardo

Amanda.Pappalardo@42West.com

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Toronto, ON/Nashville, TN (November 7th, 2024) – Anthem Entertainment, one of the world’s leading independent music companies, and Wax Records, one of Canada’s foremost independent labels, are thrilled to announce a strategic creative partnership designed to revolutionize the artist development process. This collaboration responds to the ever-changing needs of today’s talent, providing the resources to encourage artist autonomy in order to flourish in the rapidly evolving music landscape. 

Boasting innovation and agility at its core, the Anthem-Wax partnership aims to dismantle the traditional barriers that often hinder the music-making process, and foster an environment conducive to streamlined project scaling and creativity. This synergy establishes a robust pipeline for songwriters and producers, equipping them with a suite of resources to enhance their creative output and market readiness. By introducing initiatives like international song camps that facilitate collaboration across diverse genres, in-house studio spaces for hands-on recording, and dedicated writing rooms, the partnership prioritizes intentionality in the creative process. With an expanded network of resources, artists gain access to a comprehensive toolbox that enables them to produce a higher volume of music and effectively bring their repertoire to market. Together, Anthem Entertainment and Wax Records are creating the mecca for songwriters and artists to connect, create, and develop. 

“I’m thrilled to welcome the Wax team — and their exceptional roster of artists — into the Anthem family,” stated Anthem CEO Jason Klein. “Jamie and Ron have built an extraordinary label, with a creative and agile approach to artist discovery, development, and marketing that transcends conventional limitations. This partnership will allow Wax to elevate their outstanding work with additional resources and infrastructure, and introduce an exciting new creative pipeline for Anthem’s songwriters. The possibilities for global success with this partnership are limitless.” 

“The global music marketplace is an ever-changing adventure. Through countless hours of dedication and hard work, we strive to cultivate a vibrant entrepreneurial culture that supports and provides globalization opportunities for our community,” shares Wax Records President and Head of A&R Jamie Appleby. “We are excited for the next evolution of Wax Records, and have tremendous admiration for Jason and the exceptional team at Anthem. This new venture will expand our on-going commitment to our incredible artists, venture partners, and sub label groups.” 

The focus of this partnership will be on enhancing the relationship between publishing and creative, facilitating a seamless channel for songwriters and artists to produce viable projects. By harnessing the power of two of Canada’s most respected music companies, this partnership aims to offer artists an unparalleled global experience, complete with innovative publishing opportunities and comprehensive label services.  Wax Records brings over 20 years of industry experience with global partners such as Virgin Music, Universal Music, Sony ATV, and a proven track record in artist development and A&R with a roster of Platinum selling talent such as Alyssa Reid, Shawn Desman, and Virginia to Vegas.  Anthem Entertainment not only brings the globalized power of internationally renowned hit songwriters such as Chantal Kreviazuk and Timbaland, but also a massive catalog of songs, a unique infrastructure that boasts robust creative and executive teams, and creative spaces in Toronto and Nashville, including state-of-the-art studio spaces at Toronto’s renowned Noble Street Studios. 

Together, Anthem Entertainment and Wax Records are dedicated to leading the charge in artist empowerment, helping talent navigate the new landscape with confidence and support. This partnership represents a significant step forward in the evolution of the music business, offering a new model that prioritizes project agility and creative collaboration to expedite the growth of new talent. 

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About Anthem Entertainment:

Anthem Entertainment Group is one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Comprising award-winning organizations, Anthem Entertainment is home to Anthem Music Publishing and Anthem Records. Headquartered in Toronto, with operations in Nashville, New York and Los Angeles, Anthem supports and invests in the careers and works of songwriters and artists, and the creation of exceptional music for recording artists and audio-visual productions. Anthem’s unique approach combines the resources, power, and reach of a major with the agility, entrepreneurism, and soul of an independent. 

www.anthementertainment.com 

About Wax Records:

Founded in 2009, Wax Records is one of Canada’s most esteemed independent record labels, known for its commitment to discovering and promoting exceptional Canadian talent. With a focus on artist development, Wax has cultivated a diverse roster that includes multi-platinum stars such as Alyssa Reid, Shawn Desman, and Virginia to Vegas, JUNO Award-winning instrumentalists Blitz//Berlin and breakout talents like CON THE ARTIST, Ash Molloy, Aidan Skira, Francis Skyes, and Julien Daniel. Wax Records has strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Anthem Entertainment, Universal Music Group, and Sony ATV, solidifying its position on the global stage. The label’s mission is to support artists in building sustainable careers by helping them define their unique voices and connect with audiences both at home and abroad. With an impressive track record of success, Wax continues to be a key player in the Canadian music landscape, fostering the next generation of musical talent.

www.waxrecords.com

MEDIA CONTACTS: 
Canada:
Jess Seguire, Alley Cat PR
jess@alleycatpr.com

US:
Greg Cortez, 42West
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NASHVILLE, TN (January 29, 2024) – Having built two of the most credible careers in the music business together as a husband-and-wife duo through their entertainment company Creative Nation, Beth and Luke Laird have announced their sale of certain copyrights in the Creative Nation and Luke Laird song catalogs to Anthem Entertainment, one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Under its new leadership, Anthem Entertainment continues to lean into the country music space with this strategic purchase. 

Beth Mason Laird, at the helm of Creative Nation Music for 11 years now, has built one of the best cross-genre, “tastemaker” publishing catalogs in recent history.  The catalog has 20 #1 songs and over 60 radio singles. The Creative Nation catalog includes recent back-to-back country and pop #1s with Sam Hunt’s “Hard To Forget” and Harry Styles’ smash hit “Watermelon Sugar.”  This unique catalog also includes cuts across multiple genres including #1 hit “Adore You” by Harry Styles, and other releases by Lady Gaga, Sam Smith, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, The Highwomen, Tim McGraw, Sara Bareilles, Jon Pardi, Sam Hunt, Luke Combs, Jordan Davis, Morgan Wallen, Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, and more. Parmalee’s single “Girl In Mine” reached #1 on the US Country Radio Chart.

Creative Nation was founded in 2011 and includes songwriters like Kassi Ashton, Barry Dean, Lori McKenna, Steve Moakler, Travis Wood and Ben West. Through publishing, management, artist development and records, Creative Nation fosters and supports artists to bring unique visions to life.

The other half of the duo, Luke Laird, is a Hartstown, Pennsylvania native who fell in love with songwriting at the age of 17 when he set foot in Nashville’s Bluebird Café while on vacation with his parents. Listening to Tony Arata sing “The Dance” was a memory that Laird says he will never forget, and from that moment on, Laird was “enthralled with the idea of being a real songwriter.” Fast-forward to today and Laird is a three-time Grammy nominated songwriter, was named BMI’s Country Songwriter of the Year in 2023 and ACM’s Songwriter of the Year in 2015. Laird has also amassed 24 #1 songs and won 6 CMA triple-play awards (with each one recognizing 3 #1 singles in a one-year span).  

“Luke and I have worked hard to sign quality people and songwriters and continue to commit to that. We are excited to announce that Anthem Music Publishing purchased Creative Nation’s exploited songs from the past 11 years. I’m grateful to Jason Klein, Sal Fazzari, Andrew Jamal, Adrian Battiston, and Gilles Godard, and everyone at Anthem who worked with our team (Derek Crownover, Megan Pekar, John Rolfe, Chris King and Kella Farris) for making this such a smooth and transparent process. It’s great to know our past copyrights are being taken care of by a great publisher and we are excited to continue building Creative Nation.”– Beth Laird

“Over the years I have been fortunate to have songs recorded by so many incredible artists. I’m grateful that a company as renowned as Anthem sees the value in these songs, and I’m excited my exploited copyrights have been sold to Anthem alongside the Creative Nation songs”. – Luke Laird

“I have watched Luke and Beth build a world class catalog over the last decade with iconic copyrights and amazing diversity from country to global pop hits. It is an honor and a privilege to now represent this impressive legacy body of work” said Gilles Godard, President, Anthem Music Publishing Nashville. 

The Creative Nation and Laird catalog purchase marks a pivotal moment for Anthem Entertainment, who, under recent leadership changes, have put a heavy focus on strategically expanding its publishing footprint. This acquisition not only enhances Anthem’s presence in Nashville and the country music space but also reinforces its catalog growth strategy across multiple genres. Anthem’s recent key successes include #1 placements from The Weeknd and Ariana Grande’s collaboration “Die For You,” co-written by Martin “Doc” McKinney, which claimed the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, as well as Jordan Davis’ “What My World Spins Around,” which hit #1 on Billboard’s US Country Airplay chart. The company also charted four songs in the top 30 on the Country Music Chart with “Wild as Her” by Corey Kent, co-written by Kelly Archer, which reached #1, “Next Thing You Know,” by Jordan Davis, “How It Oughta Be” by rising star Shane Profitt which peaked at #16, and “You, Me, And Whiskey” by chart-topper Justin Moore co-written by Cole Taylor. Anthem also took home four ASCAP Pop Awards honoring their achievement for most performed songs of 2022, a list that includes “Buy Dirt” by Jordan Davis, “Til You Can’t” by Cody Johnson co-written by Matt Rogers, “Chasing After You” by Ryan Hurd ft. Maren Morris, co-written by Jerry Flowers and “Die For You,” as well as two BMI Awards for “Wild As Her” by Corey Kent and “7500 OBO” by Tim McGraw co-written by Jenn Schott. The company inked publishing deals with multi-platinum country music songwriters Jamie Paulin and Joey Hyde and expanded long-standing publishing deals with multi-platinum artist and songwriters Jordan Davis and Chris Jason and multi-award-winning producer and songwriter Timbaland, which includes a catalog of hits in the pop and urban space from renowned artists like Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Rihanna, Justin Bieber and 50 Cent.

Derek Crownover, Megan Pekar and John Rolfe of Loeb and Loeb handled the transaction on behalf of Creative Nation and Luke Laird.

Loeb & Loeb is a premier law firm focused on helping organizations and individuals innovate, grow and evolve in a changing world. Our market-leading practice and industry teams deliver practical insight and strategic solutions in complex deals, high-profile disputes, cutting-edge regulatory issues and other matters critical to our clients’ success. The firm has approximately 450 lawyers across eight offices in the United States and Asia. www.loeb.com

Anthem Entertainment is one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Comprised of award-winning organizations, Anthem Entertainment is home to Anthem Music Publishing, Anthem Records, and a production music division that encompasses Jingle Punks, 5 Alarm Music and Cavendish Music. Headquartered in Toronto, with operations in Nashville, New York, Los Angeles, and London, Anthem supports and invests in the careers and works of songwriters and artists, and the creation of exceptional music for recording artists and audio-visual productions. Anthem’s unique approach combines the resources, power, and reach of a major with the agility, entrepreneurism, and soul of an independent. Anthem’s subsidiary businesses include Compact Media, the leading film and television audio-visual secondary rights management company based in London. www.anthementertainment.com

Anthem Entertainment in Canada, please contact: 

Red Umbrella PR: 
Charlotte Thompson
Charlotte@RedUmbrellaPR.com

For Anthem Entertainment in the U.S., please contact: 

42West: 
Greg Cortez 
Greg.Cortez@42West.Net 

Scott Feinstein 
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Stephanie Durning 
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The Collection Includes Self-Penned Hits & Award-Winning Chart Toppers From Kelly Clarkson, Drake, Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani
& More

TORONTO, ON (January 22, 2024) – Anthem Entertainment, one of the world’s leading independent music companies, announced today that they have acquired a catalog of hit songs written by internationally recognized, 3x JUNO Award and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk. The catalog includes several Kreviazuk cuts, including “Boot”, “In This Life”, “Time”, “Weight Of The World” and “Get To You” alongside certified hits and collaborations recorded by Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson, Drake, Avril Lavigne, Pitbull, Shakira, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood and more.

The diverse music collection acquired is comprised of several hit songs that have garnered world-wide success, and collectively billions of streams, including and most notably, “Feel This Moment” by Pitbull featuring Christina Aguilera, which topped global charts and was certified 4x RIAA platinum (USA), 4x Music Canada Platinum, 3x ARIA Platinum (Australia) and more, in addition to “Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani which also topped numerous global charts and was certified 2x RIAA platinum (USA), Platinum in Australia, Gold in New Zealand, Sweden, and the UK.

“Chantal Kreviazuk is one of the most prolific and successful Canadian songwriters recognized today on the international stage,” said Anthem Entertainment CEO, Jason Klein. “Her extraordinary songs have not only achieved outstanding commercial success but have meaningfully influenced popular culture with a significant impact across music, film, and philanthropy, and are a prized addition to our catalog. We look forward to a great partnership with Chantal.”

“I am thrilled to begin a new and exciting partnership with Jason and the team at Anthem Entertainment, to represent songs that I have been writing throughout my whole life and career,” said Kreviazuk. “Our shared passion and enthusiasm for the work I value so dearly was made clear from our very first conversation and I am grateful to begin this new chapter together.”

The acquisition further solidifies Anthem Entertainment’s investment in the future of music publishing and recorded music rights and aligns with their mission to expand their impact and contribution towards pop culture by investing in the careers and works of outstanding songwriters and artists.

Kreviazuk made her critically acclaimed full-length debut, “Under These Rocks and Stones” in 1997. Since then, the Winnipeg born and internationally celebrated 3x JUNO Award and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and musician, classically trained pianist, actress, movie producer, philanthropist, and humanitarian, has recorded ten albums, including a live album, a holiday album and a collaboration with her husband and Our Lady Peace frontman Raine Maida under the moniker Moon vs Sun. A prolific songwriter, Kreviazuk has individually penned, co-written and collaborated on a vast catalog of hits with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Drake, Carrie Underwood, Kendrick Lamar, Gwen Stefani, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera and many more. Equally committed to helping those in need, Kreviazuk was awarded the Order of Canada in 2014 along with Maida, for their efforts to raise awareness and support for human and animal rights, mental health, education, and the environment.

About Anthem Entertainment

Anthem Entertainment is one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Comprised of award-winning organizations, Anthem Entertainment is home to Anthem Music Publishing, Anthem Records, and a production music division that encompasses Jingle Punks, 5 Alarm Music and Cavendish Music. Headquartered in Toronto, with operations in Nashville, New York, Los Angeles, and London, Anthem supports and invests in the careers and works of songwriters and artists, and the creation of exceptional music for recording artists and audio-visual productions. Anthem’s unique approach combines the resources, power, and reach of a major with the agility, entrepreneurism, and soul of an independent. Anthem’s subsidiary businesses include Compact Media, the leading film and television audio-visual secondary rights management company based in London. 

For Anthem Entertainment in Canada, please contact:

Red Umbrella PR:
Charlotte Thompson
Charlotte@RedUmbrellaPR.com

For Anthem Entertainment in the U.S., please contact

42West:
Greg Cortez
Greg.Cortez@42West.Net

Scott Feinstein
Scott.Feinstein@42West.Net

Stephanie Durning
Stephanie.Durning@42West.Net

For Chantal Kreviazuk, please contact:

Collabo PR:
Adam Gonshor
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TORONTO, ON (October 4, 2023)  – Anthem Entertainment, one of the world’s leading independent music companies, is pleased to announce several senior leadership changes across its music publishing and recorded music divisions. These changes come on the heels of some exciting announcements from the company, including the expansion of their partnership with legendary producer Timbaland and company Beatclub, the extension of their exclusive songwriting agreement with Big Machine Label Group recording artist Chris Janson, and publishing deals with renowned country songwriter Jamie Paulin and Joey Hyde.  

At the helm of Anthem Entertainment is Jason Klein who is now the company’s permanent Chief Executive Officer. Prior to becoming CEO, Jason held the role of Senior Vice-President, Legal & Business Affairs and General Manager for Anthem’s Canadian operations, prior to being appointed to the interim CEO position in January.  

Sal Fazzari has been appointed permanent Chief Financial Officer, also following his interim appoint to the role earlier this year. Sal was formerly Vice-President Finance and held previous senior roles in Acquisitions and Royalty Administration. 

Gilles Godard will continue to serve as President of Anthem’s Nashville-based music publishing operation, focused on developing Anthem’s world-class roster of songwriters, identifying catalog opportunities and worldwide industry relations. Noah Dewey moves into a new role as VP, Creative, and Courtney Crist will continue as Senior Director, Creative.

Other leadership shifts include Tom Leighton, who has been promoted to VP, Licensing, where he will continue to lead the company’s digital licensing activity and will now oversee sync and general licensing. Joanne Kelsey will also continue her role as VP, Royalties and Administration.

Changes within Anthem Records include the promotion of Andy Hawke to General Manager and Andy Curran re-joins the team as Senior A&R Consultant.

In Anthem’s legal division, Adrian Battiston has been promoted to VP, Legal & Business Affairs, Amanda Dworetsky has been promoted to Senior Director, Legal & Business Affairs and Jennifer Correia was also recently appointed as Senior Director, Legal & Canadian Operations.

In addition, Andrew Jamal has been appointed Director, Business Development, leading Anthem’s acquisitions team, as Ryan Cain joins the company as Director of Marketing & Communications for Anthem Entertainment. Rounding out Anthem’s senior leadership team are Stephanie Haas, who returns to the company as VP, Human Resources, and Dave Collier, who joined the company in late 2022 as VP, Technology.

“I appreciate being given the opportunity to lead this great company into its next era with the support of an incredible team,” says Klein. “It’s a privilege to be custodian of such an extraordinary catalog of songs and recordings, to be in a position to support the careers and work of an outstanding roster of songwriters, and to lead the dedicated team of people that make this company exceptional.  Anthem is poised to become one of the world’s most impactful independent music companies, driving value for our writers and investors while making a positive and lasting mark in our industry and communities. I’m very excited for the future!” 

“I’m very grateful to be part of this world-class team. Anthem has thrived because of the amazing people at its core – from our songwriters and artists to our staff,” says Fazzari. “I am beyond pleased to see a number of our team members who have played an integral part in the evolution of Anthem be elevated to these deserving roles and excited to welcome new executives who will help take Anthem to the next level. I look forward to bringing our vision to life and am thrilled for this new chapter!”

“I have had the privilege to be part of this company for the last 16 years and couldn’t be more excited about the new executive team and the entire Anthem organization,” says Godard.  “Anthem is a world class music publisher with very talented people, and we have a real opportunity to grow it to the next level with Jason as our new CEO.  I am proud to be part of this new leadership team!”

Anthem’s production music group continues to be led by JD Adams (5 Alarm Music), along with Brian Wahlund (Jingle Punks) and Gareth Owen (Cavendish Music). Anthem’s London-based subsidiary business, Compact Media Group, continues to be led by Mark Rowland.

About Anthem Entertainment:

Anthem Entertainment is one of the world’s leading independent music companies. Comprised of award-winning organizations, Anthem Entertainment is home to Anthem Music Publishing, Anthem Records, and a production music division that encompasses Jingle Punks, 5 Alarm Music and Cavendish Music. Headquartered in Toronto, with operations in Nashville, New York, Los Angeles, and London, Anthem supports and invests in the careers and works of songwriters and artists, and the creation of exceptional music for recording artists and audio-visual productions. Anthem’s unique approach combines the resources, power, and reach of a major with the agility, entrepreneurism, and soul of an independent. Anthem’s subsidiary businesses include Compact Media, the leading film and television audio-visual secondary rights management company based in London. 

Anthem Entertainment in Canada, please contact: 

Red Umbrella PR: 
Charlotte Thompson
Charlotte@RedUmbrellaPR.com

For Anthem Entertainment in the U.S., please contact: 

42West: 
Greg Cortez 
Greg.Cortez@42West.Net 

Scott Feinstein 
Scott.Feinstein@42West.Net 

Stephanie Durning 
Stephanie.Durning@42West.Net