300 Leisure has promoted Ryan MacTaggart to Senior Vice President, Artist Improvement & Life-style Advertising and marketing, along with selling Gary “Bolo” Sargeant to Vice President, City & Rhythm Promotion, and Michael McArthur to Vice President, A&R.

The information was introduced by Co-Presidents Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab.

MacTaggart will proceed to give attention to immersive advertising and marketing and artist improvement for artists from Megan Thee Stallion to Tee Grizzley.

Bolo leads promotions on the City and Rhythm codecs, spearheading radio for the likes of Gunna, Mary J. Blige, Younger Thug, Hunxho, and plenty of others.

In the meantime, McArthur will signal, develop, and domesticate new expertise, working with artists resembling Mary J. Blige, WanMor, Kenya Vaun, and extra.

In 2016, MacTaggart joined 300 Leisure as Director of Artist Improvement and Model & Life-style Advertising and marketing.

Alongside the best way, based on the corporate, he proved “integral” to the success of acts resembling Megan Thee Stallion, Gunna, Tee Grizzley, Younger Thug, and Lil Keed.

Amongst many initiatives, he organized and orchestrated the non-profit marketing campaign DJs 4 Simply Us in 2020, that includes a cohort of well-liked Minnesota , and elevating cash to assist the group affected by the George Floyd rebellion and benefiting the “We Love Lake Road” Fund.

Prior, he spent seven years at Interscope Information the place he catalyzed large campaigns for Woman Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and Think about Dragons, to call a couple of.

He launched his profession at Jive Information earlier than happening to MCA Information and Common Music Group.

Bolo entered the fold at 300 Leisure as Nationwide Senior Director of Promotions in 2021.

Over the previous two years, the corporate says he “ignited widespread radio success” for the likes of superstars resembling Gunna, Mary J. Blige, and Hunxho, amongst others.

Beforehand, he served as Director of Radio Promotions at Columbia Information for 15 years. He kicked off his profession at ARISTA Information throughout 2002. He’s additionally based mostly within the 300 Leisure New York headquarters.

McArthur collaborated carefully with Mary J. Blige and her group on her comeback album, Good Morning Attractive, which obtained six Grammy Award nominations.

Previous to becoming a member of 300, McArthur labored with R&B stars resembling Estelle, Keyshia Cole, and Musiq Soulchild, along with prime songwriters and producers.

He began his profession in gross sales and advertising and marketing at Polygram and later labored in promotions at Island Def Jam, a division of Common Music Group. He’s a Co-founder of DASH — a non-profit group that gives alternatives for college students to study in regards to the leisure business whereas growing thought management expertise.

He has labored as a Professor at Rowan College since 2016. He’s based mostly in 300 Leisure’s New York workplace.

“Ryan, Bolo, and Michael are dynamic group gamers with revolutionary concepts, respect for the tradition, and unwavering assist for our artists.”

Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab

Concerning these promotions, Bass and Bouab, stated: “Ryan, Bolo, and Michael are dynamic group gamers with revolutionary concepts, respect for the tradition, and unwavering assist for our artists. They’re integral to the continued success and progress of 300 Leisure.

“We’d wish to congratulate them as they embark on one other chapter with the corporate in these new roles.”

“I’m excited to inform the tales of our artists and present them learn how to construct careers. I grew up in Minneapolis a world away from the music business, and now I stay my dream day-after-day at this wonderful label.”

Ryan MacTaggart

MacTaggart added: “For the reason that starting of 300 Leisure, the group has centered on empowering artists.

“We’re actually given the latitude to assume outdoors of the field. Kevin [Liles, Co-founder of 300 Leisure and Chairman/C.E.O. of 300 Elektra Leisure], Rayna, and Selim persistently allow us to interrupt down boundaries and take a look at new issues.

“I’m excited to inform the tales of our artists and present them learn how to construct careers. I grew up in Minneapolis a world away from the music business, and now I stay my dream day-after-day at this wonderful label.

“Now we have a household bond at 300 Leisure that Kevin, Rayna, and Selim have actively cultivated. This whole group understands and lives the tradition.”

Gary “Bolo” Sargeant

Bolo added: “Now we have a household bond at 300 Leisure that Kevin, Rayna, and Selim have actively cultivated. This whole group understands and lives the tradition.

“It conjures up you to work as arduous as attainable. With something I do for our artists, I at all times put each little bit of myself into it. I contact each nook and do all the pieces attainable for us to win.”

“It’s unbelievable to work with Selim and Rayna. They’re wonderful, forward-thinking, cutting-edge, robust, and proficient leaders.”

Michael McArthur

McArthur stated: “I’ve identified Kevin for over 20 years and labored with him in several capacities. When the chance got here to work with 300 Leisure, it furthered our dedication to make nice songs with nice artists.

“It’s unbelievable to work with Selim and Rayna. They’re wonderful, forward-thinking, cutting-edge, robust, and proficient leaders. It appears like working with household, and the chance to make timeless music together with culturally related artistry is an honor and privilege.”

Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab have been promoted to Co-Presidents of 300 Leisure in June final yr.

The information marked the primary main government transfer on the firm because it was acquired by Warner Music Group on the finish of final yr.Music Enterprise Worldwide