ASCAP Hires Stephanie Ruyle

ASCAP, The American Society of Composer, Authors and Publishers, appointed media executive Stephanie Ruyle as executive vice president and head of licensing.

ASCAP – Stephanie Ruyle

Ruyle will be responsible for the company’s licensing revenues and operations across all platforms, including television, terrestrial and satellite radio, digital, live concerts, retail and restaurants.

Ruyle succeeds Vincent Candilora, who announced he would retire last year.

Before joining ASCAP, Rulye served as executive vice president, distribution and affiliate relations, for Participant Media’s Pivot television venture. She also worked ascending positions at Viacom for a career that spanned 17 years.

“I have seen firsthand how important music is to the success of any media venture,’ Ruyle said in a statement. “I am so excited to be a part of ASCAP’s mission to ensure that the music of its members is recognized in the marketplace for the enormous value it brings to our licensing partners.”