NASHVILLE (CelebrityAccess) –Warner Bros. announced this week that Tom Martens, National Director Radio/Streaming has been elevated to the newly-created role of VP/Radio & Streaming, effective immediately.
Martens will oversee the label group’s three radio promotion teams: WAR, WMN, and WEA, the latter two led by National Directors Katie Bright and Adrian Michaels, respectively. He will continue to report to WMN SVP/Radio & Streaming Kristen Williams.
“Tom is the perfect executive to bring Warner Music Nashville’s Radio & Streaming team into the future,” said Williams. “His relationships with our artists and staff are unparalleled, and I am thrilled to have someone with his expertise and passion leading our teams. With Tom in his new role and Tim Foisset continuing to lead our streaming department, we are able to further our resolve to strengthen all partnerships while also devoting more attention to our artists and their growth across all platforms.”
Martens first joined the WAR team in 2012, added: “I am very grateful to [WMN Chairman] John Esposito and Kristen Williams for providing me an incredible opportunity within the Warner Music Nashville family. I am so fortunate to work with a staff that is so dedicated to our amazing artists and partners, and I look forward to continuing the incredible growth that our Radio & Streaming team has seen over the past few years.”