Warner Records Promotes Mike Chester to General Manager
Mike Chester has been promoted to general manager of Warner Records, expanding his responsibilities to include marketing and artist development.
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Mike Chester promoted to General Manager of Warner Records
According to Warner Records, Chester will spearhead the development of “innovative marketing and artist development campaigns’ and drive the label’s proven and formidable ai ...