Industry Ink (3/7/14)

JD May

Nashville’s FLO {thinkery} has added JD May in the newly created position of EVP/Global Business Development. May will be responsible for directing the sales efforts for FLO {thinkery}, Made-In Network, and all FLO-developed and managed businesses, and for driving the growth of the company’s business model; and developing new opportunities.

May has previously worked with echomusic, Ticketmaster, Front Gate Tickets, Sony Music Publishing, and Mozes. He also served as the first Executive Director at the Americana Music Association.

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EJ Bernas

EJ Bernas has exited his promotions post at Curb Records. Bernas joined Curb in May 2013, and previously worked for Bigger Picture Group as Director of National Promotion.

He has spent time as VP of Music and Entertainment for the Tin Roof Corporation. Prior to that he spent eight years at Universal Music Group as Senior Director of Southwest Promotion for MCA.

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 The Copyright Society of the South recently held a standing room only meeting at ASCAP, hosting a panel titled, “Lawyers In The Round.” The distinguished panel discussed the possibility of eliminating the controlled composition clause, music streaming overseas, terminations, and other topics.

Pictured (L-R): Front row: Mike Milom, Orville Almon, and Matthew Beckett with Rush Hicks (moderator). Back row: Denise Stevens (CSOS, Treasurer), Ted Goldtrhope (board member), Jill Napier (CSOS, Vice Chairman), Kele Currier (CSOS, Secretary), Wendi Crosby (board member) and Misha Hunke (board member). Photo credit: Chelsea Jones

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BMI is seeking to fill the role of Director of Public Relations. The position requires a minimum of five years experience in the music/entertainment industry within public relations, promotions, and event management; experience within the southeast area is preferred. The position is based in Nashville. For more information, visit bmi.com.