Netflix Appoints Former Spotify Head of Music Marian Lee as CMO

Netflix has appointed Marian Lee as its chief marketing officer, the company confirmed to Billboard. Lee replaces former CMO Bozoma Saint John, who has departed the company. The news was first reported by Variety.

Lee, the former co-head of music at Spotify, joined Netflix as its vp, U.S. and Canada last July.

“Netflix is an incredible brand with the best content and creative teams in the world,” Lee said in a statement to Billboard.”I am confident our most exciting work is ahead of us and I am honored to lead this best-in-class global marketing team into the future, and continue to connect our incredible series and films with audiences around the globe.”

“Marian is a strategic marketer with deep experience not just in entertainment but also more broadly having worked at fashion and media brands,” Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO and chief content officer said in a statement. “When she joined Netflix last year, she had an immediate impact on the marketing team and has demonstrated that she’s an exceptional leader, who understands how to drive conversations around brands and popular culture.”

Saint John, who has held senior marketing roles at Apple Music and Pepsi, was previously the CMO of Endeavor and the chief brand officer at Uber. “I came to Netflix with a surplus of enthusiasm and creative energy and am immensely proud of the campaigns we inspired that sparked global conversations,” Saint John said in a statement. “It’s been a transformative two-year experience for which I will always be grateful.”

“I’ve loved working with Boz and have been inspired by her creativity and energy,” Sarandos said of Saint John in a statement. “She has attracted world-class marketers to the company and encouraged them to be innovative leaders. We are grateful for her contributions and we wish her the best.”

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Rosenberg told FIU staffer he harassed she was a ‘princess’ and would divorce his wife, report says

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Prosecutors seek immunity for Ghislaine Maxwell juror ahead of hearing on whether he lied

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Bonnie Raitt on Being Named Billboard’s Icon & Looks Back at ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’ | Women in Music 2022

Billboard’s Icon Bonnie Raitt talked with Chelsea Briggs on the red carpet of Women in Music 2022 about what’s next, why it’s “nice to be uncomfortable” and looks back at her hit “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”

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Ciara Opens Billboard’s 2022 Women In Music With Moment of Silence for Ukraine

Billboard’s 2022 Women in Music host Ciara opened up the event with a moment of silence for Ukraine at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif., on Wednesday (March 2). 

“Before we begin this celebration, we want to take this moment of silence to send our thoughts and prayers to the people of Ukraine, especially women and girls, and hope for a peaceful resolution,” said Billboard’s 2008 Woman of the Year recipient. 

Russia infiltrated Ukraine Feb. 24 and began a full-scale invasion after months of military buildup and multiple efforts for diplomatic resolutions. Many artists spoke out on the tragic attacks, most notably The Weeknd and Miley Cyrus. 

“This morning was heartbreaking waking up to the news that Ukraine had been invaded,” Miley Cyrus wrote on social media. “I am standing in solidarity with everyone in Ukraine who is affected by this attack.”

Wednesday’s Women In Music event  includes performances by this year’s honorees  such as Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Summer Walker, Gabby Barrett, and more. 

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Summer Walker Sings Stunning Piano Ballad Version of ‘Session 32’ at 2022 Billboard Women in Music

Summer Walker performed at Billboard‘s Women in Music event on Wednesday (Mar. 2), and sang a stunning ballad of her 2018 debut single, “Session 32.”

For the live performance, Walker swapped out the song’s stripped acoustic guitar melody for a piano accompaniment. She emotively sang the heartbreaking track without the help of backup singers or a backing band, allowing the lyrics — which discusses a failed romance that the 25-year-old can’t help but reminisce on — to take center stage.

Following her performance, Ari Lennox presented her with the Chart Breaker Award for her achievements on the Billboard charts: Her album, Still Over It, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 shortly after its Nov. 5 release and landed all 18 of its eligible tracks on the Billboard Hot 100. Walker accepted the award and gave a prepared speech thanking Billboard for the honor, as well as her closest peers, members from her label, and her fans for their support.

“I’m not really one for speeches. I like to keep it cute and quick, but today I’m not. Thank you Billboard Women in Music for acknowledging me, I really appreciate it,” she said. “Thank you to Interscope, LVRN, Lisa, Sean Garrett, Nija, Lacey, Rolex Windell, Sarita, Larry and my band. I really love my band.”

“I couldn’t have got this award without my fans, so thank you for y’all support. Shout out to all the amazing women and moms here,” she continued. “Thanks to anyone who inspired me to write these songs whether it came from a bad place or not, it changed my life for the better and most importantly, thanks to the great creator, my ancestors, spirit guides, and my nino and nina. Thank you.”

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Karol G on ‘MAMII’ With Becky G Success, Teases Music Video & More | Women in Music 2022

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