Brian J. Monaco is an American music executive who is the President, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Sony/ATV Music Publishing.[1]
| Brian J. Monaco | |
| Landscape: | yes |
| Birth Place: | Brooklyn, NY |
| Occupation: | Music Executive |
| Years Active: | 1995-present |
Upon graduation from the University of Dayton in 1994, Monaco founded Worldwide Talent Group (WTG).
WTG represented authors, politicians, athletes, entertainers and poets.[1] While at WTG, Monaco pioneered the extensive college tours of MTV's “The Real World/Road Rules” cast, which played tour dates in the US, including a show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.[2] [1]
In 2007, Monaco sold Worldwide Talent Group and went on to become the Executive Vice President, Worldwide Head of Advertising, Film & TV for both EMI Music Publishing and EMI Records, which at the time included Astralwerks, Blue Note Records, Capitol Records, Parlophone and Virgin Records.[3]
In 2012, EMI Music Publishing was acquired by a consortium led by Sony.[4] In July 2012, Monaco joined Sony/ATV Music Publishing as Executive Vice President, Commercial Music Group following the acquisition of EMI Music Publishing.[1] [5]
In 2017 and 2018 Monaco serve on Clio Music juries.[6] [7]
Monaco is currently a voting member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Monaco hosts a proprietary sync camp twice a year for songwriters.[8]