Jeff Smarr
Sony Music Publishing Elevates Jeff Smarr to SVP of Global Copyright
The exec is a 31-year veteran of the company
Jeff Smarr has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Copyright, at Sony Music Publishing (SMP).
The role:
Smarr will take on a greater role across strategic initiatives and high-profile deal and acquisition integrations.
He will continue to oversee SMP’s Global and North American Copyright Administration teams.
He is based out of SMP’s Nashville office and will continue to report to Dale Esworthy, EVP, Worldwide Administration.
Backstory:
Smarr has been with SMP for 31 years.
He has been instrumental in the growth of the company and its songwriters, and supporting the advancement of key catalog acquisitions including ATV, Acuff-Rose, Famous, and EMI.
What they said:
Jeff Smarr: “It's been incredible to see the tremendous growth of the company, team and songwriters throughout my time at Sony Music Publishing. I’ve been privileged to contribute to SMP’s representation of such iconic songwriters and catalogs, and I am excited to drive further growth for them in this new role.”
Dale Esworthy: “Jeff is our go-to expert for any copyright question or concern and is unwavering in his commitment to our songwriters and team. I am continually impressed by Jeff’s encyclopedic knowledge of our catalog, and I’m delighted to recognize his work with this well-deserved promotion.”
Jeff Smarr has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Copyright, at Sony Music Publishing (SMP).
The role:
Smarr will take on a greater role across strategic initiatives and high-profile deal and acquisition integrations.
He will continue to oversee SMP’s Global and North American Copyright Administration teams.
He is based out of SMP’s Nashville office and will continue to report to Dale Esworthy, EVP, Worldwide Administration.
Backstory:
Smarr has been with SMP for 31 years.
He has been instrumental in the growth of the company and its songwriters, and supporting the advancement of key catalog acquisitions including ATV, Acuff-Rose, Famous, and EMI.
What they said:
Jeff Smarr: “It's been incredible to see the tremendous growth of the company, team and songwriters throughout my time at Sony Music Publishing. I’ve been privileged to contribute to SMP’s representation of such iconic songwriters and catalogs, and I am excited to drive further growth for them in this new role.”
Dale Esworthy: “Jeff is our go-to expert for any copyright question or concern and is unwavering in his commitment to our songwriters and team. I am continually impressed by Jeff’s encyclopedic knowledge of our catalog, and I’m delighted to recognize his work with this well-deserved promotion.”
Jeff Smarr has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global Copyright, at Sony Music Publishing (SMP).
The role:
Smarr will take on a greater role across strategic initiatives and high-profile deal and acquisition integrations.
He will continue to oversee SMP’s Global and North American Copyright Administration teams.
He is based out of SMP’s Nashville office and will continue to report to Dale Esworthy, EVP, Worldwide Administration.
Backstory:
Smarr has been with SMP for 31 years.
He has been instrumental in the growth of the company and its songwriters, and supporting the advancement of key catalog acquisitions including ATV, Acuff-Rose, Famous, and EMI.
What they said:
Jeff Smarr: “It's been incredible to see the tremendous growth of the company, team and songwriters throughout my time at Sony Music Publishing. I’ve been privileged to contribute to SMP’s representation of such iconic songwriters and catalogs, and I am excited to drive further growth for them in this new role.”
Dale Esworthy: “Jeff is our go-to expert for any copyright question or concern and is unwavering in his commitment to our songwriters and team. I am continually impressed by Jeff’s encyclopedic knowledge of our catalog, and I’m delighted to recognize his work with this well-deserved promotion.”
Jeff Smarr
Sony Music Publishing
Dale Esworthy
ATV
Acuff-Rose
Famous
EMI
Executive Moves
Executive Leadership Changes
Industry Personnel Changes
Global Publishing Expansion
Post-Acquisition Strategic Hires
Executive Promotions
Executive Role Expansion
Global Copyright Scope
Publishing Administration
Catalog Management
Catalog Sales
Executive Appointments
Music Publishing
United States
Nashville, US
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This story was written with information from the SMPs press release.
We covered it because it’s news of an executive appointment at SMP.
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