Napster Group appointed
Emmy Lovell to the newly created role of chief strategy officer. She will report to CEO and founder Anthony Matchett, driving the strategic direction and growth of the company.
“Emmy’s wealth of industry experience is going to be a real asset to Napster, said Matchett. She truly values the importance of musicians and their craft and is a champion for artist rights and compensation. We’re thrilled to welcome Emmy to the team and I look forward to us working closely together as we relaunch the Napster brand.”
Lovell joins Napster from WEA Europe Warner Music Group s global artist and label services arm where she served as evp. A seasoned music industry executive and leader, Lovell has developed digital promotions and led campaigns for major artists like Gorillaz and deadmau5.
Marty Bannister is joining
iHeartMedia’s Chillicothe station group that includes news/talk/sports WBEX-AM and six music brands as news & sports director. Bannister has served with the
Ohio News Network and
Ohio State University announcer and sideline reporter. He currently works with the
Ohio University Bobcats. He comments, “I started in the business in 1981. I’ve worked on Ohio State games. I do a lot of work now for Ohio University on ESPN3 on their football and basketball radio networks. I’ve been a part of ONN, the Ohio News Network for many years. I’ve called
Wittenburg football and basketball and have been on the Ohio High School Athletic Association radio network for years. I’ve worked pretty much about everywhere in the state, and there’s no place I would rather be than doing this. I’m excited about this. People rely on their radio stations in communities this size for their information.”