Music distribution and publishing administration company TuneCore has hired Maria Ho-Burge as Global Communications Director.
Ho-Burge will report jointly to Andreea Gleeson, Chief Marketing Officer of TuneCore and Segolene Moreau, Chief Communications Officer of TuneCore parent Believe.
Most recently, Ho-Burge was an independent PR and Marketing consultant, working with lifestyle brands and recording artists.
Prior to that, she spent 11 years as Vice President, Global Corporate Communications for Universal Music Group, where she worked across all UMG divisions and labels on external and internal communications initiatives.
She also led communications at Jive Records and Zomba when the company was at the height of its success with Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys and N*SYNC, and just before it was sold to BMG.
Believe, the Paris-based independent music company which distributes over one-third of the world’s digital music, acquired TuneCore in 2015.
“TuneCore is experiencing exponential growth and Maria is the ideal choice to build and amplify TuneCore’s story around the world.”
Andreea Gleeson, TuneCore
“Maria has established herself as a superb communicator with a deep understanding of the unique needs of musician and brings to this position a wealth of experience in marketing and communications in the music industry,” said Gleeson.
“TuneCore is experiencing exponential growth and Maria is the ideal choice to build and amplify TuneCore’s story around the world. I am delighted to have her join our team.
“The company has a compelling vision and I am thrilled to join an energetic company as forward-thinking as TuneCore and Believe.”
Maria Ho-Burge
Ho-Burge aded: “I am grateful for the opportunity to continue advancing TuneCore and Believe’s mission during this evolutionary time for the industry.
“The company has a compelling vision and I am thrilled to join an energetic company as forward-thinking as TuneCore and Believe.”Music Business Worldwide
