NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Music Publishing as we speak introduced the promotion of Michael Abitbol to Senior Vice President, Head of U.S. Digital.
In his new function, Abitbol manages and oversees all facets of Sony Music Publishing’s U.S. digital enterprise, in addition to the newly expanded U.S. digital staff. His tasks embody participating with digital providers, negotiating and drafting digital agreements, implementing digital technique, and liaising with SMP’s digital groups throughout the globe. He’s based mostly within the firm’s New York workplace and reviews to Sony Music Publishing’s President, International Digital Antony Bebawi.
Michael Abitbol mentioned, “It’s an honor to signify the most effective songwriters, composers and catalogs on the planet and to assist make sure that their work receives the worth it deserves in our evolving digital market. I’m assured that our revamped U.S. Digital staff, along with our unbelievable management, can create thrilling new alternatives for Sony Music Publishing’s songwriters within the digital area.”
“I’m delighted that Michael is getting into this vital function. He has a deep understanding of the U.S digital licensing panorama, and he has constructed an ideal staff that shares the identical unwavering dedication to SMP’s songwriters. I’m excited in regards to the contributions that Michael and his staff will make to the continued development of our U.S. digital enterprise,” mentioned Antony Bebawi, President, International Digital, Sony Music Publishing.
Abitbol has negotiated key agreements on behalf of Sony Music Publishing’s songwriters and catalogs, serving to to realize larger charges and higher long-term monetary stability. Not too long ago, he was instrumental in securing offers with Peloton, Soul Cycle and different fitness-related apps, in addition to renewing offers with Fb, TikTok and YouTube.
He launched his profession on the firm in 2007, specializing in digital offers at EMI Music Publishing, and in 2012 he moved to Sony Music Publishing when it took over administration of the EMI catalog. Earlier than becoming a member of EMI, Abitbol labored as a lawyer at Davis & Gilbert with a concentrate on entertainment-related agreements, and beforehand held roles in artist administration.
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