Big Shots: As reported via Breaking News, Big Machine Label Group EVP/Label Operations Mike Rittberg and Big Machine GM Clay Hunnicutt have been promoted to BMLG COO and EVP/Label Operations, respectively. “Scott [Borchetta] and I have all the confidence in Mike’s strengths to take on a broader role with the BMLG and HYBE America's label services initiatives,” says Pres./Label Operations Andrew Kautz, to whom both report. “We’ve seen Clay’s successes with Big Machine Records imprint and know he will flourish as he takes on a broader role and help us achieve our growth goals for 2024 and beyond.” Rittberg joined BMLG as Chief Marketing Officer in 2017 (CAT 2/8/17) and Hunnicutt as Big Machine GM in 2019 (CAT 8/12/19). Reach Rittberg here and Hunnicutt here.