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Mo Ostin

American record executive
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  • An outdoor Warner Music Group plaque on a sign located in the exterior courtyard of the Paramount Plaza building, where WMG is headquartered, 1633 Broadway, New York.
    Warner Music Group
    / 1963–1967: A company in conflict; Mo Ostin’s ascent

    …position as head of Reprise, Mo Ostin began what can be described as a cultural shift within the broader company. Known for being artist-centric with a strong focus on creative freedom, Warner/Reprise began carving out a reputation in the industry as a label for “serious” musicians, many of whom were…

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    …position as head of Reprise, Mo Ostin began what can be described as a cultural shift within the broader company. Known for being artist-centric with a strong focus on creative freedom, Warner/Reprise began carving out a reputation in the industry as a label for “serious” musicians, many of whom were…

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