Wasserman Music Expands Artist Services & Communications Teams

Wasserman Music, the global talent agency, is expanding its artist services team with three new hires. Emily Kennedy will serve as VP, Business Development, Pop; Michael Delle Donne will be VP, Digital Partnerships; and Lydia Barry has come on as VP, Marketing & Communications.

The new roles:

• Kennedy will focus on growth in verticals such as Film & TV, Digital and Gaming, Literary, Branding, Sponsorship, and International. She will also work with Wasserman’s complete global business portfolio.

• Delle Donne will lead strategy in digital growth, gaming, partnerships, and rights management for Wasserman’s artist roster.

• Barry will be responsible for communications across Wasserman’s global music division.

Their experience:

• Kennedy co-founded LoyalT Management, which assisted in developing the careers of prominent artists AURORA, Stephen Sanchez, Lord Huron, and Neil Frances.

• Delle Donne created activations with Charli xcx, Coldplay, and Fred again.. as part of Warner Music Group’s business development and artist services group.

• Barry comes from well-known public relations firms such as Sunshine Sachs and BerlinRosen.