[PIAS] launches [Integral]

29 March 2021 - Press release

GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION AND SERVICES DIVISION REBRANDED

Adrian Pope Named as Managing Director
Leo van Schaick to Support in new Global Role
Felicia Flack Appointed Head of Label and Artist Services

 

[PIAS], one of the world’s leading independent music groups, has announced the re-branding of its distribution business to [Integral] Distribution Services, effective immediately.

With the launch of the [Integral] brand, the [PIAS] Group is creating a new identity and positioning for its long-established distribution and services offering. which has enjoyed high profile chart success in recent weeks with artists such as Mogwai, Arlo Parks, Bicep, Balthazar and Maximo Park among others.

The group’s record company activities, including the [PIAS] in-house labels and the cooperative label roster, will stay under the umbrella of the [PIAS] Label Group.

Adrian Pope has been appointed Managing Director of [Integral], a role he will carry out alongside his existing position as Chief Digital Officer for the [PIAS] Group. Adrian will be supported by Leo van Schaick in overseeing the [Integral] business on a global level. Leo will combine these additional responsibilities with his role as Regional Managing Director of the continental European territories outside of France.

In their expanded roles, Adrian Pope and Leo van Schaick will continue to report to Edwin Schröter Group Managing Director of [PIAS].

[Integral] has also announced a first new appointment with Felicia Flack joining the global team as Head of Label and Artist Services. Felicia will work closely with Integral’s local teams, servicing label and artists partners from around the world. Felicia joins [Integral] from her previous role at digital platform Amuse, where she was responsible for the acquisition of new clients and overseeing the company’s label and artist marketing services.

In the UK [Integral] will continue to be led by Richard Sefton reporting into [PIAS] UK Managing Director Jason Rackham who will be overseeing both divisions and their respective teams. Felicia will work closely with Integral’s local Label Services Teams including the UK team headed by Steve Rainbow.

Kenny Gates, CEO and Co-Founder, [PIAS] Group said, “I am incredibly proud of the launch of [Integral], marking the next step in our evolution. Through four decades, [PIAS] has adapted to every market change but by always keeping its unrivalled love for music, its soul and its authentic commitment to the independent sector and its artists.

Adrian Pope, Chief Digital Officer, [PIAS] Group & MD of [Integral] said, “The launch of [Integral] reaffirms our commitment to providing a world class distribution and services offering to our label, artist and retail partners. By establishing a distinct identity for our highly successful services division, we have brought clarity to our mission, and will continue to demonstrate the passion, creativity and value we strive to deliver to our repertoire partners and our customers.”

Jason Rackham, MD [PIAS] UK said, “There is a lot of choice in today’s dynamic and competitive global marketplace, especially when it comes to digital distribution. With our long history in providing both digital and physical distribution services, our culture of ‘music first’ and our truly global reach with well-established operations around the world, we know that we have something special to offer and continue to be a trusted partner for the independent music community worldwide.”