NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 - The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) today announced that Jackson Wagener has been named Senior Vice President and Head of General Licensing, effective January 1, 2027. Reporting to ASCAP Executive Vice President and Head of Licensing Stephanie Ruyle, Wagener will oversee the team that licenses ASCAP's repertory of over 20 million musical works to restaurants, bars, hotels, airlines, fitness studios, live music venues and other establishments that use music to enhance their environment and attract customers. A 12-year veteran of ASCAP, Wagener currently serves as Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, a role he has held since 2020.

"Jackson pairs deep legal expertise with a clear sense of what licensees want and music creators need in today's world," said Stephanie Ruyle, ASCAP Executive Vice President, Head of Licensing. "In a rapidly changing market, he is uniquely equipped to pioneer the kind of innovative licensing solutions that make it easier than ever for businesses to utilize music, while ensuring songwriters are fairly compensated for performances of their work."

"As technology reshapes the music landscape, ASCAP keeps evolving and innovating to deliver more value for our business partners and our songwriter members," said Wagener. "I am thrilled to join the incredibly talented General Licensing team at a time when their work matters more than ever to the music creators we represent."

In his current role on ASCAP's Business & Legal Affairs team, Wagener is responsible for the strategic implementation and deployment of ASCAP's nationwide copyright infringement litigation program across all forms of media including general licensing, broadcast radio, television, and Internet/emerging technologies. He joined ASCAP as VP, Business & Legal Affairs in January 2014 from the New York office of Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Previously, Wagener was a commercial litigation associate at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, also in New York. He is a graduate of Columbia Law School and holds an M.A. in Sociology and a B.A. in Human Biology from Stanford University.

About ASCAP

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than one million songwriters, composers and music publishers, and represents some of the world's most talented music creators. Founded and governed by songwriters, composers and publishers, it is the only performing rights organization in the U.S. that operates on a not-for-profit basis. ASCAP licenses a repertory of over 20 million musical works to hundreds of thousands of businesses that use music, including streaming services, cable television, radio and satellite radio and brick and mortar businesses such as retail stores, hotels, clubs, restaurants and bars. ASCAP collects the licensing fees; identifies, matches and processes trillions of performances every year; and returns nearly 90 cents of every dollar back to its members as royalties. The ASCAP blanket license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. ASCAP puts music creators first, advocating for their rights and the value of music on Capitol Hill, driving innovation that moves the industry forward, building community and providing the resources and support that creators need to succeed in their careers. Learn more and stay in touch atwww.ascap.com, onTwitter andInstagram @ASCAP and onFacebook.

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CONTACT:

Cathy Nevins, ASCAP

Cnevins (at) ascap.com