Former artist manager/label head
Anthony Martini has joined
Royalty Exchange as CEO, replacing founding CEO
Matthew Smith, who will remain with the company as Chairman.
“I joined Royalty Exchange because it’s the only company built to serve all artists, not just the most successful few,” Martini said. “Our marketplace allows any artist, big or small, to set their own terms and tap into this unprecedented demand for music royalties.”
Martini, whose music career includes stints at
Crush Management and music licensing platform
Jingle Punks, most recently founded
Commission Records, signing acts such as
Lil’ Dicky and
MadeinTYO. He sold a majority stake in the company to
Big Noise in 2019.
“I’m incredibly happy that we found Anthony and that he agreed to step into the CEO role,” Smith said. “He has the experience, vision, drive, and relationships—not to mention charisma—to lead Royalty Exchange into its next chapter.”
