By Design Reveals Global Publishing Partnership With Sony Music Publishing

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Pictured (L-R, back row): Sony Music Publishing’s Rusty Gaston, By Design’s Josh Thompson, and By Design’s Josh Pauley. (L-R, front row): By Design’s Jeremy Holley, By Design’s Rod Riley, and By Design’s Josh Bailey. Photo: William King

By Design has established a global publishing partnership with Sony Music Publishing. With the deal, Sony Music Publishing will provide global administration services for By Design’s growing roster, as well as collaborate for joint-venture signings.

“Our passion for songwriters and great songs drives everything we do at SMP, and it’s clear that By Design shares the same spirit,” says Rusty Gaston, CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville. “We are thrilled to partner with their team and champion the incredible roster and catalog they’re building.”

“We’ve always said that By Design is more than a label — it’s a creative ecosystem,” shares Josh Bailey, Co-Founder of By Design. “Partnering with Sony Music Publishing allows us to expand that ecosystem, giving our creatives best-in-class support on a global scale. It’s about equipping creatives to tell meaningful stories and providing the infrastructure to bring those stories to life.”

“This partnership reflects what we’ve believed from the beginning — that great art thrives in great alignment,” adds Josh Thompson, Co-Founder of By Design. “Rusty and the SMP team understand the balance between creative excellence and creator care, and together we’re building a foundation that empowers writers to dream boldly and impact culture through their original design.”

The company recently appointed Josh Pauley as Vice President of Publishing and A&R.

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