Cara Donatto has been named executive vice president of media strategy for Atlantic Music Group, the record company announced Wednesday. Donatto will work out of Los Angeles and oversee the company’s publicity and communications strategy and execution, working closely with artists across AMG’s roster and label brands.
Donatto previously served as senior VP of publicity before moving to Interscope Geffen A&M as executive VP, head of media strategy and communications in 2019.
“Cara is one of the most experienced, impactful, and well-liked people in our business,” said Atlantic Music Group CEO Elliot Grainge. “Over the past two decades, she’s played an essential role in the long-term development of a string of chart-topping artists, while building invaluable relationships at every level of the music and media community. I’m pleased to welcome her to our new Atlantic leadership team, and I know her many friends at the label are very happy to have her back.”
During her five-year tenure at Interscope, Donatto led media strategy for artists such as Billie Eilish, Dr. Dre, GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Reneé Rapp, Olivia Rodrigo, and many others. She also spearheaded the label’s Grammy and Oscar Awards strategy and campaigns.
“I’m incredibly excited to return to Atlantic Music Group as the company begins a dynamic new chapter,” said Donatto. “I’m thrilled to reunite with so many amazing artists I’ve worked with previously, as well as help build the careers of the label’s fantastic new signings and collaborate with the AMG team. I want to thank Elliot for this wonderful opportunity. This feels very much like both a homecoming and a brand new adventure.”
