Realignment, Opportunities As JMA Hits 40
• Jeff McClusky & Associates is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary in business. Founder Jeff McClusky notes, “As 2021 is a pivotal moment in time, we’re happy to be the longest-standing outside promotion and label services entity serving major labels in a variety of capacities. More than 100 of our former interns and employees work through the music industry. We’re proud to have established our ‘We Launch’ business assisting students and early-stage executives in finding their way in our exciting industry.”
Concurrent with this milestone, McClusky (left) will re-assume a deeper role in day-to-day in Alternative and Triple A radio promotion and consulting. The company also welcomes David Perl (second from left) aboard to handle national promotion. Perl is a 25-year promo pro who previously worked at Hollywood and A&M Records. And that’s not all: Lauren McClusky (center) joins JMA from CAA Nashville, Malik Voyard (second from right) is promoted to from Executive Assistant to Rhythm & Urban Promotion Manager, and Jack Karnatz (right) joins JMA as Executive Assistant.
McClusky notes, “Lauren brings with her expertise in artist relations, project management and a deep knowledge of the music industry. Malik has an incredibly deep knowledge of music and shares the passion with our team in his area of expertise. He’s also a product of the ‘We Launch’ program, coming from Stonehill College in Boston two years ago. Jack joins us from the Paradigm office in Chicago, where he served as a Coordinator for the past two years. He also brings an incredible set of relations with artists and industry agents and executives.”
At the same time, Jake Dineen, who has worked closely with McClusky in Alternative, Triple A and label and industry consulting is moving on to his next opportunity after May 7. McClusky said, “Jake will be missed tremendously as he became part of the fabric of Jeff McClusky & Associates, from assistant to product manager to full-time promotion. He has chosen to pursue a different career path.”
• And there’s more — Jeff McClusky & Associates is recruiting! The company has openings for its internship program as well as for Product Manager roles, which require a comprehensive deep-dive into all areas of promotion and artist services that JMA performs. Ideal candidates are recent college graduates looking to start their music industry careers. Interested applicants should contact Jeff directly at jmcclusky@jmapromo.com.
