Activist Artists Management Ups Kristina “Red” Tanner To Partner, Names Chris Ruff As Head Of Global Marketing

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Kristina “Red” Tanner has been promoted to Partner at the full-service music and talent management firm Activist Artists Management, with Chris Ruff joining the company in the newly created role of Head of Global Marketing.Tanner joined the Activist team as a manager in 2010 and subsequently launched its Ticketing, Commerce and Sustainability Department to optimize clients’ ancillary revenue streams.

She’s an authority on all aspects of producing and executing special events and festivals whose specific areas of expertise include ticketing, merchandise, sponsorship activation, fan clubs and VIP programs.

As a Partner at Activist, alongside Bernie Cahill, Greg Suess, Matt Maher, Liz Norris, Caitlin Stone and Tony Khan, she will continue to amplify the company’s ongoing environmental commitment by working closely with all clients to neutralize the carbon emissions for tours, management offices and travel.In his role, Ruff will oversee, architect and implement global marketing campaigns, as well as digital and streaming initiatives for the Activist roster.

Tanner will continue to be based in Atlanta, with Ruff continuing to operate from New York.“As we approach Activist’s four-year anniversary, we are enthusiastic about the growth of our company and identifying talented executives with a passion for our roster of amazing artists and the drive to help build their careers while making a difference in the world,” said Activist Founding Partner Bernie Cahill.“Red has worked with great heart and vision in her time at Activist,” said Founding Partner Matt Maher. “This promotion is an endorsement of that effort and we look forward to seeing what extraordinary things she is capable of her new role as Partner.”“Chris joins us with