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    Jacob Fain

    Senior Vice President, A&R Artist Development; Head of Research/Analytics at SonyATV Music Publishing

    Jacob Fain is a seasoned music industry executive with nearly two decades of experience in A&R (Artists and Repertoire) and data analytics. He currently serves as Executive Vice President and Head of A&R at Elektra Entertainment, a position he was promoted to in August 2023.13

    Prior to his current role, Fain had a long and successful career at Sony/ATV Music Publishing (now Sony Music Publishing), where he spent 13 years, ultimately reaching the position of Senior Vice President, A&R and Head of Research & Analytics.24 During his time at Sony, he signed several Grammy-winning artists, including The Chainsmokers and Leon Bridges, as well as other notable acts like Of Monsters and Men, Russ, and Chase Rice.34

    Fain's career highlights include:

    1. Developing an innovative data & analytics platform at Sony/ATV, which became crucial for A&R functionality globally.2
    2. Signing country star Bailey Zimmerman at Elektra and helping Australian artist Masked Wolf's single "Astronaut In The Ocean" become a global hit.13
    3. Being named to Billboard's 40 Under 40 list in 2017 and the magazine's inaugural Pride List of industry-shaping LGBTQ executives in 2019.12

    Fain's educational background includes a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.2 His career path also includes roles at Republic Records in A&R and RCA Records in marketing.14

    At Elektra Entertainment, Fain is based in Los Angeles and reports to Elektra President Gregg Nadel.13 His expertise in both creative A&R and data analytics makes him a valuable asset in the evolving landscape of the music industry.

    Highlights

    Jacob Fain Email Address (Sony/atv Music Publishing)
    Jacob Fain promoted to EVP/Head of A&R at Elektra Entertainment
    Aug 15 · wmg.com
    JACOB FAIN NAMED EVP / HEAD OF A&R AT ELEKTRA ...
    Nov 19 · wmg.com
    Jacob Fain Joins Elektra Music Group as Senior Vice President ...
    Mar 21 · thelookinglist.com
    Jacob Fain Promoted To Sr. VP A&R/Head Of Research & Analytics ...

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