Record industry veteran Dontay Thompson has been appointed senior vp, rhythm/crossover promotion at Epic Records. Thompson segues to Epic after his most recent post as senior vp of promotion at Entertainment One in New York. Relocating to Los Angeles, he will report to Epic executive vp Rick Sackheim.
In a statement announcing Thompson’s appointment, Sackheim said, “Dontay is a widely respected seasoned veteran who has never lost his enthusiasm for the rhythm/crossover space. His wealth of experience and team-building skills enables him to thread the big picture with a hands-on promotional rapport that will translate into long-term success stories for our artists. The entire company joins me in welcoming Dontay to the Epic family.”
Stated Thompson, “It’s such an amazing opportunity and a dream come true to work with Sylvia Rhone, Rick Sackheim and Epic’s amazing roster of artists. It’s an honor to become part of a label of real music people and a vibrant senior management team who, under Sylvia’s leadership, continue to raise the bar of accomplishment every day. I look forward to further solidifying this great promotion staff, ready to help take Epic to even greater heights.”
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