I am a strategic marketing and promotions executive with 25+ years of experience driving revenue through campaigns for major music organizations, including Republic Records, ADA (Warner Music), and Virgin Music. I excel at scaling promotional strategy, building high-performing teams, and driving chart success by aligning marketing with operational infrastructure. Known for blending creative vision with disciplined execution, I develop artist and brand programs, grow partnerships, and design cross-functional campaigns that deliver measurable cultural and commercial impact across national and international markets.

Alisa A. Applegate

I am a strategic marketing and promotions executive with 25+ years of experience driving revenue through campaigns for major music organizations, including Republic Records, ADA (Warner Music), and Virgin Music. I excel at scaling promotional strategy, building high-performing teams, and driving chart success by aligning marketing with operational infrastructure. Known for blending creative vision with disciplined execution, I develop artist and brand programs, grow partnerships, and design cross-functional campaigns that deliver measurable cultural and commercial impact across national and international markets.

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I am a strategic marketing and promotions executive with 25+ years of experience driving revenue through campaigns for major music organizations, including Republic Records, ADA (Warner Music), and Virgin Music. I excel at scaling promotional strategy, building high-performing teams, and driving chart success by aligning marketing with operational infrastructure.

Known for blending creative vision with disciplined execution, I develop artist and brand programs, grow partnerships, and design cross-functional campaigns that deliver measurable cultural and commercial impact across national and international markets.

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Work Experience

VP, Marketing at Greater Than Distribution
January 1, 2024 - Present
Lead strategic marketing initiatives for distribution and label services clients, aligning promotional campaigns with revenue growth objectives. Collaborate across product, sales, and operations to execute multi-market activations including a national mall tour; restructure and integrate marketing operations to improve workflow and scalability; develop branded materials and conference activations; mentor and lead marketing teams to drive performance.
Operations Manager / Head of Marketing & Commerce at Aspen Artists
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Directed company-wide operations while leading marketing and commerce strategy; built internal infrastructure including accounting systems, deal management processes, investor materials, and best-practice documentation; streamlined workflow systems to enhance organizational efficiency and scalability.
VP, Promotions & Marketing at Virgin Music
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Led national promotions strategy across Pop, Rhythm/Urban, Alternative, and Hot AC formats; designed tiered label service strategies driving revenue growth for distribution partners; directed cross-functional coordination across marketing, sales, A&R, publicity, and analytics; delivered viral digital campaigns and secured chart success.
Director, National Radio Promotion at ADA Distribution / Warner Music Group
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2019
Directed national radio promotion strategy supporting label services revenue growth; cultivated strategic industry partnerships contributing to Ciara’s 'Level Up' rollout and Top 15 Alternative single for Bob Moses.
Creative & Artist Manager at Independent Management & Label Services
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2019
Delivered independent promotion, marketing, and artist management services for E-40, Tech N9ne, Dev, Blackbear and others; negotiated label partnerships and radio strategies across Pop and Rhythm formats; managed budgeting, creative development, tour coordination, and brand partnerships including VH1, UTA, and Apple Music collaborations.
Senior Director, Rhythm Promotions at Republic Records
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2013
Built and led Rhythm Promotions, managing a team of ten; contributed to multiple #1 and Top 10 records and sustained chart-share leadership; supported campaigns for artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, The Weeknd, Amy Winehouse, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Florence + The Machine, and others; helped expand brand position in key markets.

Education

Master’s Student in Marriage & Family Counseling at University of Phoenix
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Cum Laude at UCLA
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services