CMG Gets Experiential With Ruden
• Ryan Ruden has been appointed Executive Vice President of Experiential Marketing and Business Development for Capitol Music Group (CMG). In this newly created position, Ruden will pair strategic marketing initiatives with business partnerships while focusing on increasing revenues and fostering innovation in artist development. He will also be integral to CMG’s social and charitable endeavors.
Ruden is based in New York and reports to Capitol President & COO Michelle Jubelirer. In a joint statement, Jubelirer and CMG Chairman & CEO Jeff Vaughn said of Ruden, “Ryan is that rare executive who merges his passion for music with innovative ideas and the development of new pathways for artists to connect with fans. He will be a tremendous asset to our company and our artists, and everyone at CMG joins us in welcoming Ryan to the team.”
Ruden said, “It is so exciting to be part of the amazing team of innovative leaders that Jeff Vaughn and Michelle Jubelirer have assembled. Not only is Capitol one of the most storied labels in music, but the entire team is uniquely situated to build the music company of the future. I am grateful for the opportunity to help bring CMG’s incredible artists directly to their fans in new and exciting ways.”
Ruden segues from Columbia Records, where he had served as SVP of Experiential Marketing and Business Development since 2018. Ruden joined Columbia in 2012 as VP of Touring & Events after four years at Interscope Records as Director of Artist Development & Tour Marketing. He began his career in 2003 as an artist rep at Shady Records and Goliath Artists. [Photo credit: Andrew Fennell]
