Music Sales has expanded editorial and marketing teams for its Omnibus Press imprint in response to increased sales throughout the year.
The company has added seven new members to the Omnibus team in a bid to consolidate its position as the largest music writing publisher in the UK and to further explore new opportunities across the industry and new digital markets.
Ben Bewick joins the firm as head of commercial marketing and will head up the firm’s new commercial marketing division, having previously served as head of commercial for Rakuten.
Nikki Morgan has been appointed trade marketing manager, joining Omnibus from Entertainment Alliance. Her role will involve bolstering the company’s presence at book fairs and working closely with retail partners.
Elsewhere, Lawrence Hall joins as commissioning editor, digital and innovation, while Matthew O’Donoghue takes on the role of rock/pop and tutorial product manager.
Parastou Khiaban has been named digital product manager, while Paul Revens takes up the position of trade marketing design manager.
Sophie Scott completes the new additions line-up, taking on the role of sales and editorial assistant.
Music Sales commercial director, Colin Hennessy, said: “We have brought together a brilliant team of experienced individuals from across the book trade and beyond to raise the profile of Omnibus Press’ new releases and unrivalled back catalogue. With a catalogue that is respected and trusted by music fans everywhere, here at Omnibus we look forward to growing our readership through excellent publishing and enhanced engagement with all of our customers across our business.”
