Warner Music Nashville Expands Roles For VPs Victoria Nugent, Mike Dupree
Victoria Nugent, Mike Dupree
Warner Music Nashville has welcomed VP Strategic Marketing Victoria (Torie) Nugent back to Music City with new duties that expand her role in artist development. In addition to leading in-house analytics, Nugent will now oversee the day-to-day functions of the digital and strategic partnerships teams.
Mike Dupree, as VP Creative Director, will extend his purview to include all visual creative initiatives for the label, including video production and graphic design. Both positions will remain reporting to SVP Artist Development Shane Tarleton.
“I’m incredibly proud to have Torie and Mike among those leading the WMN Artist Development team,” Tarleton said. “They consistently bring innovation to their jobs and to the artists we serve. It’s an honor to work alongside these two luminaries as we continue to challenge norms and elevate our artists’ brands.”
Though she briefly moved to Seattle, Nugent has been part of the Warner Music Nashville family since 2011 and came equipped with three years of experience at Nielsen. Her current position allows her to use data-based research and analysis to optimize marketing functions.
Nugent said, “I could not be happier to be back in Nashville, working alongside some of the most forward-thinking and genuinely fun people in the business. I am incredibly grateful to Espo, Ben and Shane for the opportunity. Brooke Hardesty has built a bold and passionate digital team, and it is exciting to be joining forces with both her and our partnerships team to drive strategic decision-making for our artists and label.”
Dupree began his career at Word Entertainment, and in 2010 he began working with Warner Music Nashville’s country roster. Following a brief period in the healthcare industry, he returned to the WMN family in 2016 and has since contributed to award-winning videos for artists including Blake Shelton, Dan + Shay, Chris Janson and more.
“It’s a rare gift to love your work—and it’s even more extraordinary when it’s with your favorite people!” Dupree said. “I’m so very grateful for our amazing team and roster of insanely talented artists, and I look forward to building on the incredible foundation of success that Espo has created. Exciting days lie ahead for Warner, and I’m truly humbled by the trust that Shane has placed with me in this new role.”
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