Executive Action: Bianco, Kelly
• Republic Records has promoted Marisa Bianco to Vice President, Media. As Sr. Director of Media since 2014, Ms. Bianco has been instrumental in breaking new acts such as DNCE, Hailee Steinfeld, and Julia Michaels as well as overseeing campaigns for artists like Nicki Minaj, Phantogram, Zendaya, newcomer Stanaj and others.
Charlie Walk, President of Republic Label Group, commented, “Marisa’s promotion exemplifies the natural evolution of the media department and her growth as an executive. Her unique and strategic approach to maximize media reach for our artists complements her incredible passion for the music.” Joseph Carozza, Republic SVP of Media added, “Marisa’s energy, passion and dedication to the artists have proven to be indispensable and an integral key to our success, especially when breaking new acts. I’m proud to not only call her a colleague, but also a close friend.”
Prior to joining Republic Records, Bianco graduated from NYU’s prestigious Music Business program and spent nine years at Atlantic Records. Commenting on her elevated role, Bianco said, “I am so proud to be a part of the Republic Records team under the unparalleled leadership of Monte and Avery Lipman, Charlie Walk and Joe Carozza. Having the opportunity to grow within this company and to work with such an incredible roster of talent continues to inspire me every day. I look forward to our continued success together.”
• Joel Kelly has been upped to Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia’s Chicago Region — Top 40 WKSC (103.5 Kiss FM), AC WLIT (93.9 My FM), Country WEBG (Big 95.5), Urban WGCI, Urban AC WVAZ (V103) and WGRB-AM (Inspiration 1390). Kelly has served as General Sales Manager for the group for the past three years. “Joel is a highly talented leader with a skill set unrivaled in the industry,” said Matt Scarano, Region President for iHeartMedia Chicago. “His passion, tenacity and management style make him a key contributor to the success of our iHeartMedia team.”
Prior to joining the company in 2014, Kelly worked for CBS Radio Chicago as a Senior Account Exec at WUSN (US99) and Local Sales Manager for WBBM-AM. He also spent seven years as an AE for iHeartMedia San Diego.
