Los Angeles-based management firm Monotone, Inc. has named Matt Pollack (pictured right) and Brett Williams (pictured left) as Co-General Managers.
Williams will remain based in Los Angeles and Pollack in New York. Both will report directly to Montone.
Pollack and Williams will, in their new roles, help oversee Monotone’s management roster and all aspects of marketing and promotion, as well as give guidance to the management team.
Williams joined Monotone in 2007 with a small roster of artists that has grown in tandem with his growth at the company, culminating in this leadership role.
Pollack joined Monotone in 2007 after holding senior roles in promotion and marketing across a number of major and independent record labels, including Relativity, Elektra, and V2.
In addition to his new duties, Pollack will continue to oversee radio promotion and digital.
Meanwhile, in addition to the promotion of Williams and Pollack, Brian Cross has been named Head of Live and Touring.
Cross oversees touring strategy and development for all Monotone clients. Under his leadership, the tour department manages strategy, budgeting, routing, marketing, show design, staffing and more.
“Matt and Brett work tirelessly for our clients and the company and bring so much experience and passion to Monotone.”
Ian Montone
“Matt and Brett work tirelessly for our clients and the company and bring so much experience and passion to Monotone,” says Monotone, Inc. Chairman and CEO Ian Montone.
“This promotion is simply a validation of the leadership role they’ve been playing within the company for years.”
“It’s been such an honor to learn and grow as a manger among such an amazing roster of artists and managers.”
Brett Williams
Williams added: “I’m proud to be a part of such an incredible company.
“It’s been such an honor to learn and grow as a manger among such an amazing roster of artists and managers.
“I’m excited about what Monotone is doing and where we are going and look forward to the opportunities and challenges that will come our way in our new role.”
“I AM HONORED TO BE WORKING WITH SOMEONE WHOSE VISION AND DETERMINATION INSPIRE. THE ENTIRE MONOTONE TEAM’S DESIRE AND TALENTS FOR DRIVING SUCCESS ARE UNPARALLELED.”
MATT POLLACK
Pollack said: “I am so grateful to Ian for this acknowledgment and opportunity.
“I am honored to be working with someone whose vision and determination inspire.
“The entire Monotone team’s desire and talents for driving success are unparalleled.
“Nothing could be more deserving for the greatest roster. I am thrilled to be apart of this next chapter in our company’s growth.”
“I am deeply honored to be part of this group, and look forward to meeting the challenges and opportunities ahead.”
Brian Cross
Cross said: “In my time at Monotone it has been a privilege to work with so many talented artists.
“Helping them to realize their visions. It has been equally gratifying to be part of a management team that supports both the artists in our roster and one another.
“I am deeply honored to be part of this group, and look forward to meeting the challenges and opportunities ahead.”Music Business Worldwide
