A&M Octone Records

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Founded in 2000, Octone Records was first established by CEO/President James Diener and distributed through BMG. After signing, release, marketing and promotion on Octone, recording artists were upstreamed to J Records/RCA Music Group, via an exclusive joint-venture between the two companies known as OctJay. Upon launch, Diener and Octone Records were also well-known in the music industry for their entrepreneurial private-equity financing model. [1]
In February 2007, Interscope-Geffen-A&M partnered with Octone Records to relaunch their A&M label via the formation of the new A&M/Octone Records. Universal Music Group bought out Sony BMG's interest in the OctJay co-venture, effectively ending Octone's affiliation with its former parent. The Octone Records roster was, subsequently, transferred to the new label. New artist signings are primarily made under the new A&M/Octone joint venture. Acts signed to A&M prior to the merger with Octone, however, are continue to record for A&M Records proper.
Senior executives include David Boxenbaum (General Manager), Ben Berkman (EVP/Head of Promotion), Rome Thomas (Head Of Sales/Artist Development) and Yu-Ting Lin (Head of Business Operations).