Capitol Gets Busy To Head Pop/Rock Digital
• Capitol Records has named Brian “Busy” Dackowski as Executive Vice President/Head of Pop/Rock Digital Marketing. In his new role Busy will oversee the creation and execution of digital marketing strategies across the label’s pop and rock releases.
“Busy is one of the best music marketers in the world,” said Tom March, Chairman & CEO of Capitol Music Group. “Having him lead our digital marketing team is going to be a gamechanger for all the artists on our roster.”
Dackowski comes to Capitol after a 20-year stint with Atlantic Records, where he most recently served as Executive Vice President of Viral Marketing and Analytics. He previously heading multiple departments, including Digital, Marketing and Artist Development. Early in his tenure at Atlantic, Dackowski led the marketing campaigns that introduced superstars Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran to the world, and more recently lead the digital marketing strategy for the soundtracks for the films Barbie and Twisters.
“I’m so excited to be spending the next chapter of my career at Capitol,” said Dackowski, who will be based at Capitol’s LA HQ. “Tom has infused the company with the kind of energy that reminds me of the early days of my career, filled with energy and passion and creativity. I can’t wait to contribute to the many incredible projects we have lined up for 2025 and beyond.” [Photo by Rich Polk]
