SVP Stripes For BMG’s Barkan & Lynott
• BMG announced the concurrent promotions of Angela Barkan and Cyndi Lynott to Senior Vice President, Marketing.
In her newly expanded role, Barkan (left) will now lead the marketing efforts of BMG’s Frontline Recorded repertoire operations in New York. She will continue to report to Jason Hradil, EVP, Recorded Music, New York. And on the west coast, Lynott (right) will now lead the marketing efforts of BMG’s Frontline Recorded pop and rock repertoire operations in Los Angeles. She will continue to report to Dan Gill, EVP, Recorded Music, Los Angeles.
Prior to joining BMG in 2018, Barkan was VP of Marketing at S-Curve Records. She’s currently, overseeing the campaign for Duran Duran‘s upcoming new studio album Future Past and launching new music from recent signings Bryan Adams and Kelis.
Lynott, who also joined BMG in 2018, previously served as VP of Marketing. She’s now setting up key releases for 2022 including new music from recent signings 5 Seconds of Summer, Monsta X, Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, and more.
Thomas Scherer, President, Repertoire & Marketing, Los Angeles & New York, commented, “With their collective experience and expertise across multiple genres, Angela and Cyndi have directly contributed to the overall growth and success of BMG’s New York and Los Angeles recorded business. These two promotions are well earned, well deserved, and will ensure the most creative and well executed campaigns for our artists.”