Jeremy Abbott joins NME Networks as new Managing Editor 14 Jun 2022
Jeremy Abbott has been appointed as the new Managing Editor of NME Networks. In this new managerial role, Abbott will be responsible for leading the day-to-day editorial operations for all titles such as NME, NME Asia, NME Australia, Guitar.com and MusicTech, with the aim of building and maintaining a world-class music and pop culture new media group.
Over the course of his ten year editorial experience as Global Brand & Content Editor at Mixmag and Editor at Unilad, some of the biggest titles in the UK, Jeremy Abbott, with his combined background of online media production and editorial curation has been able to stay at the forefront of digital media.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining NME Networks as Managing Editor”, says Jeremy Abbott as he speaks on this new endeavor: “To be able to lead numerous world class titles into the future is an honour and I can’t wait to get started. The global team is comprised of talented, knowledgeable and supremely passionate staff who really care about these brands and I’m excited to see what we can create together.”
The Chief Operating & Commercial Officer at NME Networks Holly Bishop calls Jeremy Abbott a “rare find”: “His personable style, matched with a global outlook make him the perfect fit for NME Networks … Jeremy’s contribution will be key to driving forward our ambitious growth plans, as we continue to shape popular culture with world-class content.”
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THE HEADLINES
Everyone wants to monetise fandom – but we must fix fan data first (see Comment)
Music truly matters – so how can we plan better for its future? (see Comment)
TikTok sale fails to complete; lawsuits could hinder process (see Digital)
Government could delay new AI copyright laws by up to four years (see News)
If the internet dies, where does all the attention go? (see Comment)
The Tony Blair Institute's proposals on AI & copyright are a shambles (see Comment)
Is streaming to blame for songs getting shorter? (see Analysis)
Impala encourages competition authorities and the EU to scrutinise UMG-Downtown deal (see News)
Report presents "progressive solution" to prioritise AI advancement over established creator rights (see Reports)
The AI tipping point is happening (see Comment)
Music is losing a generation of young men (see Comment)
Pophouse Entertainment raises over €1bn for its first fund (see Business)
Interview: AWAL's CEO Lonny Olinick (see Features)
Impala dismisses draft of EU AI Act GPAI Code of Practice (see News)
Music subscriber market shares Q4 2024 report (see Reports)
Industry reactions to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement (see News)
Anthropic scores preliminary victory in AI-copyright clash against music companies (see News)
SoundCloud releases first Music Intelligence Report (see Reports)