Acknowledged as one of the leading music promoters in Europe, Pino received an award from the APM (Asociación de Promotores Musicales) in 2010. He was also honored with the title of "Cavaliere" from the Ordine della Stella d'Italia (Order of the Star of Italy), recognizing his role as an ambassador of Italian culture globally. In the 2000s, Pino joined Grupo Gamerco and later became a partner at Live Nation when the company acquired Grupo Gamerco in 2006.