


Zoe Barton
Zoe Barton Appointed to EVP Role at Mom+Pop
The exec will oversee Digital, Viral, Commerce and Marketing
Independent label Mom+Pop has announced Zoe Barton as Executive Vice President of Digital, Viral (Pipes), Commerce, and Marketing.
The role:
Barton will report to Co-Founders Michael Goldstone and Thaddeus Rudd.
She will use her decade of experience in artist development, marketing and viral strategy to lead multiple departments.
Background:
Prior to Mom+Pop, Barton was General Manager and Head of Creative at ORIGIN, where she led digital strategy and campaigns for artists such as A$AP Rocky, LISA, and ONE OK ROCK.
Other previous roles include co-leading Warner Records’ viral marketing department, working on campaigns for Zach Bryan, Dua Lipa and Sombr.
She also launched Columbia Records’ viral marketing division, working on campaigns such as Adele’s “Easy On Me” and “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber.
Pipes:
Mom+Pop is part of Exceleration Music’s network of independent labels, alongside Cooking Vinyl, Yep Roc and more.
Pipes Music is its in-house creative and digital agency.
Its services include content creation and social media campaign strategy, as well as running fan accounts for artists.
What they said:
Michael Goldstone: “Zoe joining Mom+Pop is culturally and musically impactful for us. She is an artist in her own right, a visionary, and we deeply value her acumen and creative instincts. We are looking forward to seeing her soar at Mom+Pop.”
Zoe Barton: “Joining this team feels incredibly full-circle for me. I’ve admired Mom+Pop Music for years – not just for the artists they champion, but for the heart and integrity behind the work. It’s an honor to join a company that consistently leads with passion and purpose, and I’m deeply grateful to Goldie and Thad for trusting me to contribute to that vision in a meaningful way.”
Independent label Mom+Pop has announced Zoe Barton as Executive Vice President of Digital, Viral (Pipes), Commerce, and Marketing.
The role:
Barton will report to Co-Founders Michael Goldstone and Thaddeus Rudd.
She will use her decade of experience in artist development, marketing and viral strategy to lead multiple departments.
Background:
Prior to Mom+Pop, Barton was General Manager and Head of Creative at ORIGIN, where she led digital strategy and campaigns for artists such as A$AP Rocky, LISA, and ONE OK ROCK.
Other previous roles include co-leading Warner Records’ viral marketing department, working on campaigns for Zach Bryan, Dua Lipa and Sombr.
She also launched Columbia Records’ viral marketing division, working on campaigns such as Adele’s “Easy On Me” and “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber.
Pipes:
Mom+Pop is part of Exceleration Music’s network of independent labels, alongside Cooking Vinyl, Yep Roc and more.
Pipes Music is its in-house creative and digital agency.
Its services include content creation and social media campaign strategy, as well as running fan accounts for artists.
What they said:
Michael Goldstone: “Zoe joining Mom+Pop is culturally and musically impactful for us. She is an artist in her own right, a visionary, and we deeply value her acumen and creative instincts. We are looking forward to seeing her soar at Mom+Pop.”
Zoe Barton: “Joining this team feels incredibly full-circle for me. I’ve admired Mom+Pop Music for years – not just for the artists they champion, but for the heart and integrity behind the work. It’s an honor to join a company that consistently leads with passion and purpose, and I’m deeply grateful to Goldie and Thad for trusting me to contribute to that vision in a meaningful way.”
Independent label Mom+Pop has announced Zoe Barton as Executive Vice President of Digital, Viral (Pipes), Commerce, and Marketing.
The role:
Barton will report to Co-Founders Michael Goldstone and Thaddeus Rudd.
She will use her decade of experience in artist development, marketing and viral strategy to lead multiple departments.
Background:
Prior to Mom+Pop, Barton was General Manager and Head of Creative at ORIGIN, where she led digital strategy and campaigns for artists such as A$AP Rocky, LISA, and ONE OK ROCK.
Other previous roles include co-leading Warner Records’ viral marketing department, working on campaigns for Zach Bryan, Dua Lipa and Sombr.
She also launched Columbia Records’ viral marketing division, working on campaigns such as Adele’s “Easy On Me” and “Stay” by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber.
Pipes:
Mom+Pop is part of Exceleration Music’s network of independent labels, alongside Cooking Vinyl, Yep Roc and more.
Pipes Music is its in-house creative and digital agency.
Its services include content creation and social media campaign strategy, as well as running fan accounts for artists.
What they said:
Michael Goldstone: “Zoe joining Mom+Pop is culturally and musically impactful for us. She is an artist in her own right, a visionary, and we deeply value her acumen and creative instincts. We are looking forward to seeing her soar at Mom+Pop.”
Zoe Barton: “Joining this team feels incredibly full-circle for me. I’ve admired Mom+Pop Music for years – not just for the artists they champion, but for the heart and integrity behind the work. It’s an honor to join a company that consistently leads with passion and purpose, and I’m deeply grateful to Goldie and Thad for trusting me to contribute to that vision in a meaningful way.”
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