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Warner Music Names Hannah Karp Chief Communications Officer

1/20/2026

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Warner Music Group appoints Hannah Karp as EVP and chief communications officer, effective January 26, to lead global communications and brand marketing from New York, reporting to CEO Robert Kyncl.
Karp is the former editor-in-chief of Billboard who joined Billboard in 2017 and has a background at The Wall Street Journal.
Billboard has promoted Leila Cobo and Jason Lipshutz to co-chief content officers, reporting to Billboard CEO Mike Van.

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Story summary

Warner Music Group appoints Hannah Karp as EVP and chief communications officer, effective January 26, to lead global communications and brand marketing from New York, reporting to CEO Robert Kyncl.
Karp is the former editor-in-chief of Billboard who joined Billboard in 2017 and has a background at The Wall Street Journal.
Billboard has promoted Leila Cobo and Jason Lipshutz to co-chief content officers, reporting to Billboard CEO Mike Van.