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Tal Meltzer Elevated to COO Role at Hallwood Media
The former songwriter and producer will report to CEO Neil Jacobson
Record label and management company Hallwood Media has announced the promotion of Tal Meltzer to Chief Operating Officer.
Background:
Meltzer spent a decade as a songwriter and producer before transitioning into A&R and business affairs.
He was most recently Senior Vice President, Head of A&R and Business Affairs at Hallwood Media.
As per the press release, he “has been a key architect in building the company’s record label, distribution and publishing divisions.”
He has also “led the expansion of Hallwood’s A&R and marketing teams.”
The role:
Meltzer is based at the company’s West Hollywood HQ and will report to CEO Neil Jacobson.
His remit includes strengthening Hallwood’s infrastructure and “further evolving it into a fully integrated music powerhouse that champions artist development across multiple sectors.”
Hallwood’s roster:
Hallwood is home to artists such as 2Hollis, YG, Remy Bond and David Stewart.
Its roster of artists, producers and songwriters has racked up more than 1,000 cuts and 250 Gold and Platinum records.
What they said:
Neil Jacobson, CEO of Hallwood Media: “Tal's deep understanding of both the creative and operational sides of our business has been instrumental to our growth. His leadership and vision will drive our continued success as we innovate in the music industry."
Record label and management company Hallwood Media has announced the promotion of Tal Meltzer to Chief Operating Officer.
Background:
Meltzer spent a decade as a songwriter and producer before transitioning into A&R and business affairs.
He was most recently Senior Vice President, Head of A&R and Business Affairs at Hallwood Media.
As per the press release, he “has been a key architect in building the company’s record label, distribution and publishing divisions.”
He has also “led the expansion of Hallwood’s A&R and marketing teams.”
The role:
Meltzer is based at the company’s West Hollywood HQ and will report to CEO Neil Jacobson.
His remit includes strengthening Hallwood’s infrastructure and “further evolving it into a fully integrated music powerhouse that champions artist development across multiple sectors.”
Hallwood’s roster:
Hallwood is home to artists such as 2Hollis, YG, Remy Bond and David Stewart.
Its roster of artists, producers and songwriters has racked up more than 1,000 cuts and 250 Gold and Platinum records.
What they said:
Neil Jacobson, CEO of Hallwood Media: “Tal's deep understanding of both the creative and operational sides of our business has been instrumental to our growth. His leadership and vision will drive our continued success as we innovate in the music industry."
Record label and management company Hallwood Media has announced the promotion of Tal Meltzer to Chief Operating Officer.
Background:
Meltzer spent a decade as a songwriter and producer before transitioning into A&R and business affairs.
He was most recently Senior Vice President, Head of A&R and Business Affairs at Hallwood Media.
As per the press release, he “has been a key architect in building the company’s record label, distribution and publishing divisions.”
He has also “led the expansion of Hallwood’s A&R and marketing teams.”
The role:
Meltzer is based at the company’s West Hollywood HQ and will report to CEO Neil Jacobson.
His remit includes strengthening Hallwood’s infrastructure and “further evolving it into a fully integrated music powerhouse that champions artist development across multiple sectors.”
Hallwood’s roster:
Hallwood is home to artists such as 2Hollis, YG, Remy Bond and David Stewart.
Its roster of artists, producers and songwriters has racked up more than 1,000 cuts and 250 Gold and Platinum records.
What they said:
Neil Jacobson, CEO of Hallwood Media: “Tal's deep understanding of both the creative and operational sides of our business has been instrumental to our growth. His leadership and vision will drive our continued success as we innovate in the music industry."
👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
- This story was written with information sourced from Hallwood Media’s press release.
- We covered it because it’s news of a significant staffing appointment at a prominent independent record label and management company.
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