Audiio Expands Its Leadership with Brett Byrd for TV and Film Licensing
Audiio Expands Its Leadership with Brett Byrd
Audiio.com, a prominent player in the music licensing industry, recently announced a significant addition to its team with the hiring of Brett Byrd as the Director of Creative Licensing. Byrd comes with over a decade of expertise in sync licensing and is known for his impressive track record in securing high-profile music placements across various media including film, television, and advertising.
Byrd joins Audiio from his previous role at CD Baby, where he was instrumental in leading creative sync placements for high-profile clients such as Netflix, Apple, Nike, and Amazon Studios. His extensive network and deep understanding of the industry make him a valuable asset for Audiio as the company aims to grow its influence in the sync licensing arena.
In his new position, Byrd will be responsible for overseeing creative pitching across major sync verticals and managing relationships with music supervisors. His vision aligns with Audiio's strategy to expand into premium sync opportunities that cater to both global brands and studios. Byrd's role will be pivotal in shaping the creative direction of the company, enhancing its approach to artist representation and brand partnerships.
Josh Read, CEO of Audiio, expressed confidence in Byrd’s capabilities, highlighting his creative leadership and expertise in sync as crucial for the company's next phase of growth. "Brett's creative leadership and expertise in sync make him the perfect fit for this next chapter at Audiio," said Read. "We are committed to expanding our catalog and providing meaningful opportunities for the artists and composers we represent."
Byrd's excitement about joining Audiio underscores the innovative atmosphere of the platform. "I’m thrilled to join the Audiio team and be part of such an innovative platform at the intersection of music and technology," said Byrd. He emphasized the importance of Audiio’s mission to connect artists with storytelling opportunities globally.
Audiio continues to experience rapid growth, with its music featured in over three million creative projects spanning across more than 150 countries. This growth is further supported by the introduction of innovative technologies such as Hans AI and LinkMatch™, which are redefining the music discovery and licensing process for creators.
As Byrd steps into this pivotal role, Audiio is poised to enhance its strategic initiatives in sync licensing, which will not only bolster the company’s presence in the industry but will also create more avenues for artists to showcase their work.
A Step Forward for Audiio
This strategic hiring reflects Audiio's commitment to increasing its market footprint in the competitive landscape of music licensing. The company continues to prioritize artist representation and aims to provide them with substantial opportunities in sync licensing as evidenced by Byrd's hiring.
With Byrd's leadership, Audiio is set to focus intensively on fostering relationships with key industry players, building a holistic approach towards music licensing that emphasizes quality and creativity. The future appears bright for Audiio as it embarks on this new chapter with Byrd at the helm of creative licensing.