Jon Platt
Chairman/CEO Jon Platt talks the publishing giant s silver anniversary amid its rebranding as Sony Music Publishing.
In his 2020 year-end message to songwriters, Sony/ATV Music Publishing chairman/ CEO Jon Platt praised them for continuing to change the world with their creativity especially in a tumultuous year framed by a pandemic and racial unrest. “Thanks to all of you,” he wrote. “History is always being written.” Those five words also describe the company, recently rebranded as Sony Music Publishing, and its journey to becoming the No. 1 global music publisher, especially under the 12-year watch of legendary publishing executive Martin Bandier and now Platt, who succeeded his former EMI Music Publishing boss and mentor in April 2019.
Jon Platt on Sony/ATV’s 25 Years of Songs Billboard 2/22/2021 Jon Platt
In his 2020 year-end message to songwriters, Sony/ATV Music Publishing chairman/ CEO Jon Platt praised them for continuing to change the world with their creativity especially in a tumultuous year framed by a pandemic and racial unrest. “Thanks to all of you,” he wrote. “History is always being written.” Those five words also describe the company, recently rebranded as Sony Music Publishing, and its journey to becoming the No. 1 global music publisher, especially under the 12-year watch of legendary publishing executive Martin Bandier and now Platt, who succeeded his former EMI Music Publishing boss and mentor in April 2019.
Kash Johns hit the music scene fervently in the 2000s, getting production placements with Harlem’s own Dipset. His experience with the New York City-bred collective helped to develop his keen interest in the music business. Johns later dove headfirst into publishing and began developing the next generation of producers, artists and songwriters. In 2015, Winners Circle Publishing, administered by global publisher Warner/Chappell, was born and has since served as a vehicle for individuals who have a hunger for and desire to thrive in the behind-the-scenes roles of creating music. The roster currently boasts Sterl Gotti, YNF Cappo, Pooh Beatz, Smash David, Go Grizzly and songwriter London Jae as their clients/signees plus more. Here, Johns shares some knowledge.