Alexander Joins Black River; Hori Pro Signs Barton

John Alexander joins Black River Music Group as VP Strategic Marketing. Alexander will seek to create strategic partnerships with national brands and their various agencies for the label and its roster plus develop television programming. “We are very excited to have John join our team,” stated Jimmy Nichols, president BRMG. “John’s passion for helping new artists get noticed make him an invaluable asset for Black River.” Alexander joins BRMG after a 10-year-stint with Scripps Networks Interactive Great American Country (GAC) brand.

BMI songwriter Phil Barton recently inked a deal with Hori Pro Entertainment Group. The Australian native writes pop, country and children’s music.