Columbia Records announced Joe Gallohis promotion to GM on Wednesday (January 10). Gallo, who started at the label more than a decade ago, previously held the position of executive vp/head of sales.
“The past ten years in a commercial role has allowed me to work with teams across the label and its storied roster,” Gallo said in a statement. “I am excited for the opportunity to expand on Columbia's foundation and be a part of its future.”
In a separate statement, Jen Mallory, the label's president, added that “Joe's level of dedication to Columbia artists is contagious. He invests himself wholeheartedly in every campaign using his innate intuition and deep knowledge of an evolving global market to deliver the best for our roster. He is an innovative strategist, a diligent team player and an avid music fan.”
In recent years, Gallo has worked on campaigns for Lil Nas X, Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles, Adele, Beyoncé, Tyler, the Creator and Rosalía, among others.
“Running successful Hot 100 campaigns requires great music, patience, strategy and confident decision-making,” Gallo explained in 2021. “One has to know the chart results and the chance each single has to perform. There are many factors at play – audio and video streaming, track sales and radio audiences. Each team in the company plays a role as the collective score ultimately determines the fate of each piece. Time is an important factor. It's critical to understand the makeup point of whatever piece is sitting there, how it performed to get to its current position, and what buttons to push to maximize each piece's potential. You also need to know who you're up against — always pay attention to the competition. Victory loves preparation.”
Gallo will get a chance to oversee another Hot 100 campaign soon: Earlier this week, Columbia star Lil Nas X announced he'll be releasing a new single on Friday (January 12).
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