Republic Records Names Lance Turner SVP/Marketing

Lance Turner

REPUBLIC RECORDS has appointed LANCE TURNER SVP/Marketing. Previously Head of Music Talent for TWITTER, turner will oversee marketing for acts such as JAMES BAY, FLORENCE + THE MACHINE, OF MONSTERS & MEN, THE AVETT BROTHERS, JACK JOHNSON, LORD HURON, BLACK VEIL BRIDES, and more as well as drive marketing initiatives across REPUBLIC’s film and TV soundtrack business.

“LANCE is a forward-thinking executive and vast marketing mind with roots in the worlds of music and technology, EVP/GM JIM ROPPO said, "As a result of that diverse experience and background, his ability to navigate the modern landscape is unparalleled. This new presence on the WEST COAST will not only foster the success of our artists, but also super serve the label’s continued expansion and growth in L.A. under LANCE’s purview.”

“Watching from the outside, REPUBLIC has always had a different vision,” TURNER said. “There are many reasons why it’s the #1 label in the business. I’ve always been impressed by their exemplary executive team from whom I expect to learn a great deal. I’m very excited to work with JIM, MONTE and AVERY LIPMAN. I love being a marketing executive at a record company, and this is the best label I could ever dream of joining.” 

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