Digital distributor and marketing service provider finetunes has expanded its team with the appointment of Ray Farrell as new U.S. representative.
As part of the 'Client And Label Care' team Ray, who is located in New York City, will handle label relations, customer acquisitions and business development in the North American market.
Ray previously worked as Senior Vice President for Royalty Share Inc., a start-up specialized in royalty processing for labels in the digital market. Prior to this Ray handled label acquisition at digital retailer eMusic, the first legal music download site, as Vice President, Content Acquisition & Label Relations from 1999 to 2007.
Oke Goettlich, Managing Director, finetunes: "For the ever-changing and competitive U.S. market it was clear that we wanted an up to date expert on today's label scenery. Ray has a strong track record in the digital sector and brings in a great network of business and artist contacts. Combining this with a true indie spirit, Ray is the perfect match for introducing finetunes individual tools for distribution, marketing and Digital Logistics in the U.S. Ray's appointment will definitely sharpen our profile overseas. Welcome Captain America!"
Ray Farrell: "I have worked with finetunes extensively in the past and I am thrilled to be joining the team. The finetunes distribution and promotion platform is among the most innovative and easy to use. I look forward to expanding the company’s network of digital partnerships worldwide."
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finetunes press release | finetunes welcomes Ray Farrell on board | 05.07.2010 (PDF file)
