Executive Turntable: Apple Music Names Brian Pesaturo Head of Label Relations

Apple Music has named Brian Pesaturo head of label relations, putting him in charge of relationships for Apple Music, iTunes and Shazam. The appointment highlights his long career in music industry partnerships, which began in label marketing and has included more than a decade at iTunes and Apple Music.

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