Avery Lipman
Avery Lipman | |
|---|---|
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| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University at Albany[1] |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1986 to present |
| Employer | Universal Music Group |
| Known for | Co-Founder - Republic Records |
| Title | Chief Operating Officer[2] |
| Relatives | Monte Lipman |
Avery Lipman is an American music industry executive. He is the co-founder of Republic Records, where he serves as the current President and Chief Operating Officer.
Education
Lipman attended University of Albany and graduated in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in English.[3]
Career
Republic Records
In 1995, Avery and his brother, Monte, founded Republic Records.[4] They worked on the label in their spare time, working full-time in other positions.[5] Their first client was the Bloodhound Gang, which they signed to a record deal. Their next client was Chumbawamba, which the brothers signed to their own imprint, a co-venture with Universal Records Group. The group's debut album sold more than ten million copies.[6] This began their long-term relationship with Universal Music, being a part of Universal in one form or another from that point forward.[7] Major acts signed by the label in its early years also included 3 Doors Down, and Godsmack.[8]
In 1998, he left Sony to become General Manager of Republic. In January 2000, when the label became an imprint of Universal Records, he was named Republic’s Senior Vice President.[9]
In 2013, Lipman and his brother renewed their contracts with Universal Music Group. The announcement was made UMG Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge.[10]
Awards and Recognition
On June 24, 2015, Lipman and his brother were recognized at UJA-Federation of New York’s Music Visionary of the Year Award Luncheon. The event raised more than $1 million to support UJA-Federation’s work.[11]
In May 2017, MUSEXPO honored Lipman and his brother with its International Music Persons of The Year Award.[12] In October, 2017, Avery Lipman and his brother were honored with the MMRF (Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation) Spirit of Hope Award. This award is presented to people in recognition of their contributions and inspiration through their life’s work and their dedication to the MMRF and its mission.[13] Variety Magazine recognized Republic as Hitmaker Label of the Year for 2017.[14]
Billboard Power 100
Lipman and his brother been included in the Billboard Power 100 list every year since 2013.
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2013 | #35[15] |
| 2014 | #17[16] |
| 2015 | #15[17] |
| 2016 | #15[18] |
| 2017 | #14[19] |
| 2018 | #14[20] |
References
- ^ https://www.albany.edu/news/37955.php
- ^ Staff, Billboard. "Universal Republic's President & CEO Monte Lipman Signs New Long-Term Contract With UMG". Billboard. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
- ^ "Republic Records Founders Monte Lipman, '86 and Avery Lipman, '88 to Deliver 2013 UAlbany Undergraduate Commencement Address - University at Albany-SUNY". www.albany.edu. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ http://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=news09275
- ^ http://hitsdailydouble.com/news&id=news09276
- ^ https://dailygazette.com/eedition/standard/ShowStoryTemplate.asp?Path=SCH/2013/05/20&ID=Ar00901&Section=Local_News
- ^ http://www.musicweek.com/news/read/republic-s-lipman-brothers-sign-new-agreement-with-universal/053451
- ^ https://www.albany.edu/reachinghigher/lipman.shtml
- ^ Gallo, Phil (2008-01-08). "Republic Records names co-president". Variety. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
- ^ "Universal Signs New Agreement With Republic's Monte and Avery Lipman". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-12-17.
- ^ "Dedicated Brothers, Avery Lipman and Monte Lipman, Honored at Music Visionary Luncheon". UJA-Federation of New York. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ "MUSEXPO 2017 Honors Monte And Avery Lipman, Hands Out International Music Industry Awards". All Access. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ "MMRF Annual Gala - Annual Gala MMRF - Annual Fall Gala MMRF". Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ Halperin, Shirley (2017-11-21). "Hitmakers: From 'Despacito' to Post Malone, Republic Records Had (Another) Very Good Year". Variety. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ "Billboard Power 100: Monte & Avery Lipman". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-12-11.
- ^ "Monte Lipman & Avery Lipman: The 2014 Billboard Power 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ "Avery Lipman & Monte Lipman: The 2015 Billboard Power 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ "No. 15: Avery & Monte Lipman | Power 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-12-14.
- ^ "No. 14: Monte Lipman & Avery Lipman | Power 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-12-12.
- ^ "No. 14: Monte Lipman & Avery Lipman | Power 100". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-12-12.