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Chris Woods
TuneSat; EVP/COO
Chris Woods is accomplished composer, musician, producer and engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the music business and sound processing technologies. A graduate of the Berklee School of Music, he's created music branding packages for numerous television networks, including Fox Sports, Versus and Big Ten. Since co-founding TuneSat in 2007, Woods has been instrumental in building the company's technological portfolio, including the surveying, acquisition and development of audio fingerprinting algorhythms. His personal knowledge of practical music royalty collecti… Read more
Chris Woods is accomplished composer, musician, producer and engineer with more than 15 years of experience in the music business and sound processing technologies. A graduate of the Berklee School of Music, he's created music branding packages for numerous television networks, including Fox Sports, Versus and Big Ten. Since co-founding TuneSat in 2007, Woods has been instrumental in building the company's technological portfolio, including the surveying, acquisition and development of audio fingerprinting algorhythms. His personal knowledge of practical music royalty collecti… Read more
Cameron Wright
Director of Canadian Music Festival
Cameron Wright has spent the last 10 years working in various aspects of the Canadian music industry. Starting at 16 – when he organised a 30-band youth festival – he is now the Director for Canadian Music Fest (the festival component of Canadian Music Week) which showcases 800 bands in 55 Toronto clubs over five nights.
Cameron can often be found backstage in Toronto acting as a Production Manager/Promoter Rep for various promoters including Union Events, Embrace Presents, and AEG Live Canada.
He has also been part of the organising team for major events i…
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Angel Laws
Concrete Loop; Founder/Editor
Angel Laws is the founder and editor-in-chief of popular entertainment blog, CONCRETELOOP.COM. Since 2005, Concrete Loop has been a recognized voice in urban lifestyle and culture, covering news, music, fashion, entertainment and politics. Concrete Loop has since been named one of TIME magazine's top websites of 2008 and Angel was an invited guest to the White House in 2010 for her many blogging achievements. The 26 year-old is also an accomplished photographer, stylist, graphic artist and now author. Her book, 'Angel's Laws of Blogging' is in stores now. For more … Read more
Angel Laws is the founder and editor-in-chief of popular entertainment blog, CONCRETELOOP.COM. Since 2005, Concrete Loop has been a recognized voice in urban lifestyle and culture, covering news, music, fashion, entertainment and politics. Concrete Loop has since been named one of TIME magazine's top websites of 2008 and Angel was an invited guest to the White House in 2010 for her many blogging achievements. The 26 year-old is also an accomplished photographer, stylist, graphic artist and now author. Her book, 'Angel's Laws of Blogging' is in stores now. For more … Read more
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Chris Wiltsee
RootMusic; Director of Business Development
Chris is pretty much a music guy. He got his first record when he was four, saw his first show when he was 5 (both KISS) and started his first band when he was eleven. Chris met his best friends, his wife and built a career all through music. Currently, he's pleased to serve as Director of Business Development at RootMusic. Prior to that Chris was Executive Director to the GRAMMYs San Francisco Chapter. Before that he started a couple of great music organizations (AMP and Youth Movement Records, respectively). Motto: Music is the best.
Chris is pretty much a music guy. He got his first record when he was four, saw his first show when he was 5 (both KISS) and started his first band when he was eleven. Chris met his best friends, his wife and built a career all through music. Currently, he's pleased to serve as Director of Business Development at RootMusic. Prior to that Chris was Executive Director to the GRAMMYs San Francisco Chapter. Before that he started a couple of great music organizations (AMP and Youth Movement Records, respectively). Motto: Music is the best.
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Dalton Sim
Nettwerk Music Group; Artist Manager
Dalton Sim began his music career in 1995 managing Guster out of their apartment in Somerville, MA. Over the last 16 years, Dalton has watched Guster develop into a nationally touring, major-label act that has released 6 full-length studio albums to critical acclaim. In 2003 Dalton started a joint venture with Nettwerk Music Group, and has since worked alongside many bands and solo artists including Ben Kweller, Dispatch, State Radio, Chadwick Stokes, fun., Matt Wertz, Hem, and Alexi Murdoch. Dalton has been working out of his office in Porter Square in Cam… Read more
Dalton Sim began his music career in 1995 managing Guster out of their apartment in Somerville, MA. Over the last 16 years, Dalton has watched Guster develop into a nationally touring, major-label act that has released 6 full-length studio albums to critical acclaim. In 2003 Dalton started a joint venture with Nettwerk Music Group, and has since worked alongside many bands and solo artists including Ben Kweller, Dispatch, State Radio, Chadwick Stokes, fun., Matt Wertz, Hem, and Alexi Murdoch. Dalton has been working out of his office in Porter Square in Cam… Read more
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Damien Patton
Banjo; CEO
Damien Patton is a four time serial entrepreneur who recently launched Banjo, a mobile app that sits atop the major social networks to create a location based 'social-verse' of fans and global activity. Damien's past includes Crime Scene Investigator, NASCAR Chief Mechanic and Desert Storm Veteran. He cruises the Bay Area on his Harley, loves Boston and hanging with the Dropkick Murphys.
Damien Patton is a four time serial entrepreneur who recently launched Banjo, a mobile app that sits atop the major social networks to create a location based 'social-verse' of fans and global activity. Damien's past includes Crime Scene Investigator, NASCAR Chief Mechanic and Desert Storm Veteran. He cruises the Bay Area on his Harley, loves Boston and hanging with the Dropkick Murphys.
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Dan Ghosh-Roy
Ultra Music; Head of Digital Strategy, Development & Operations
Dan Ghosh-Roy has been working in the digital music industry for 12 years. His career started at Liquid Audio in 1999, where he saw the boom of the dot com era, as well as its great demise. He went on to work at Pressplay and helped to launch the legal version of Napster. After spending many years on the Digital Service Provider side of the business, he decided to take on a new challenge, joining one of the majors, EMI Music, where he spent 7 years running Digital Operations for North America. In his latest role he is leading the D… Read more
Dan Ghosh-Roy has been working in the digital music industry for 12 years. His career started at Liquid Audio in 1999, where he saw the boom of the dot com era, as well as its great demise. He went on to work at Pressplay and helped to launch the legal version of Napster. After spending many years on the Digital Service Provider side of the business, he decided to take on a new challenge, joining one of the majors, EMI Music, where he spent 7 years running Digital Operations for North America. In his latest role he is leading the D… Read more
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Dan Zilber
FBi Radio; Music Director
Dan Zilber is Music Director at FBi 94.5fm in Sydney*, Australia's largest community radio license holder. He started at FBi in 2003 painting walls and fixing doors to hinges. 3 weeks later FBi was live and on-air full time, where Dan has been Music Director for 8 years since. His role includes listening to all music sent to the station, distributing it to announcers, programming FBi's daytime playlist, maintaining the music library, booking music interviews, organising FBi's live events and managing FBi's many music volunteers.
Dan Zilber is Music Director at FBi 94.5fm in Sydney*, Australia's largest community radio license holder. He started at FBi in 2003 painting walls and fixing doors to hinges. 3 weeks later FBi was live and on-air full time, where Dan has been Music Director for 8 years since. His role includes listening to all music sent to the station, distributing it to announcers, programming FBi's daytime playlist, maintaining the music library, booking music interviews, organising FBi's live events and managing FBi's many music volunteers.
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Dan Kantor
exfm; Founder/CEO
Dan Kantor is the Founder & CEO of exfm. Prior to that he founded Streampad, a social music service that was acquired by AOL in 2008. Before that he spent time at Delicious, Yahoo and Microsoft. Dan holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master's degree from ITP. He lives in NYC with his wife, son and two cats. He listens to music all day.
Dan Kantor is the Founder & CEO of exfm. Prior to that he founded Streampad, a social music service that was acquired by AOL in 2008. Before that he spent time at Delicious, Yahoo and Microsoft. Dan holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master's degree from ITP. He lives in NYC with his wife, son and two cats. He listens to music all day.
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David Andreone
Melodic Arts; Founder
David Andreone is a music executive whose experience ranges from music publishing and major labels to large digital music platforms. Most recently, he was the General Manager of Myspace Records, a division of Myspace Music, and a joint venture with Interscope Records/UMG. David is on the Board of Advisors for Bandcamp, an online music store, as well as a platform for artist promotion, catering mainly to independent artists. Previously, David was the Vice President of A&R at Columbia Records, and prior to that, a Senior Director of A&R at Warner/Chappell Music. His artist … Read more
David Andreone is a music executive whose experience ranges from music publishing and major labels to large digital music platforms. Most recently, he was the General Manager of Myspace Records, a division of Myspace Music, and a joint venture with Interscope Records/UMG. David is on the Board of Advisors for Bandcamp, an online music store, as well as a platform for artist promotion, catering mainly to independent artists. Previously, David was the Vice President of A&R at Columbia Records, and prior to that, a Senior Director of A&R at Warner/Chappell Music. His artist … Read more
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Daniel Glass
Pres/CEO
Glassnote Entertainment Group
Daniel Glass is Founder/President of Glassnote Entertainment Group, a full service independent music company which began in 2007. Glassnote is the proud home to Grammy Award winning Phoenix, Grammy nominated and double platinum selling Mumford & Sons, The Temper Trap, Two Door Cinema Club, GIVERS, Childish Gambino, Oberhofer, Daughter, Little Green Cars, Robert DeLong, Half Moon Run, CHVRCHES and Foy Vance. In 2011, Rolling Stone Magazine named Glassnote “Best Indie Label”. Daniel began his musical career as a DJ at the famed Regine's Discotheque in New… Read more
Glassnote Entertainment Group
Daniel Glass is Founder/President of Glassnote Entertainment Group, a full service independent music company which began in 2007. Glassnote is the proud home to Grammy Award winning Phoenix, Grammy nominated and double platinum selling Mumford & Sons, The Temper Trap, Two Door Cinema Club, GIVERS, Childish Gambino, Oberhofer, Daughter, Little Green Cars, Robert DeLong, Half Moon Run, CHVRCHES and Foy Vance. In 2011, Rolling Stone Magazine named Glassnote “Best Indie Label”. Daniel began his musical career as a DJ at the famed Regine's Discotheque in New… Read more
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Danny L Garcia
FirstLive; Founder
Danny Garcia is the founder and publisher of FirstLive. The core mission of FirstLive is to produce live music venue guidebooks and mobile applications for all major music markets in the U.S. The first in the series is FirstLive, Guide to Live Music Venues New York City, which was published in April of this year. FirstLive is currently working on FirstLive Austin. Danny Garcia graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in Management. Shortly after graduation, he opened The Attic, an original music venue in El Paso that quickly established itself as a na… Read more
Danny Garcia is the founder and publisher of FirstLive. The core mission of FirstLive is to produce live music venue guidebooks and mobile applications for all major music markets in the U.S. The first in the series is FirstLive, Guide to Live Music Venues New York City, which was published in April of this year. FirstLive is currently working on FirstLive Austin. Danny Garcia graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in Management. Shortly after graduation, he opened The Attic, an original music venue in El Paso that quickly established itself as a na… Read more
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Darren Gallop
Marcato Digital ; CEO
Darren Gallop started out in the industry as a touring musician, relentlessly travelling throughout North America. In 2000, he moved his focus into the studio, where he studied and practiced engineering and production. In 2005, Darren co-founded Company House Records. After a few years of releasing recordings and managing artists, Gallop's frustration with mundane repetitive tasks and complete disorganization sparked the birth of Marcato Digital Solutions. Over the last 3 years, Marcato has built a complete artist management and festival management platform that recently … Read more
Darren Gallop started out in the industry as a touring musician, relentlessly travelling throughout North America. In 2000, he moved his focus into the studio, where he studied and practiced engineering and production. In 2005, Darren co-founded Company House Records. After a few years of releasing recordings and managing artists, Gallop's frustration with mundane repetitive tasks and complete disorganization sparked the birth of Marcato Digital Solutions. Over the last 3 years, Marcato has built a complete artist management and festival management platform that recently … Read more
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Dave Pettigrew
Warner/Chappell Music Publishing; SVP, strategic marketing, head of advertising & video games
Dave Pettigrew has been working in the music publishing industry for the past 15 years. He has been responsible for working on such hit video game titles as Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Bioshock 1&2, Gran Turismo, Just Dance and hundreds of other titles. He specializes in finding the right music for the right game. Warner/Chappell Music Publishing handles songwriters of all genres. 2011 marks it's 200th anniversary in the music publishing business. From Led Zeppelin to Cole Porter, Eric Clapton to Katy Perr… Read more
Dave Pettigrew has been working in the music publishing industry for the past 15 years. He has been responsible for working on such hit video game titles as Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Bioshock 1&2, Gran Turismo, Just Dance and hundreds of other titles. He specializes in finding the right music for the right game. Warner/Chappell Music Publishing handles songwriters of all genres. 2011 marks it's 200th anniversary in the music publishing business. From Led Zeppelin to Cole Porter, Eric Clapton to Katy Perr… Read more
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David Card
GigaOM; Research Directord
David Card has been following the intersection of technology, media, and consumer behavior 20+ years at GigaOM Pro, Jupiter Research, IDC and Forrester. Aside from Forrester and Jupiter Forums, Card has spoken at major industry events such as E3, the Newspaper Association of America's new media conference, the PBS/NPR new media forum, Texas University's Online Journalism Symposium, Digital Music Forum East, Digital Hollywood, the Inverge conference, and Software Marketing Perspectives. He is frequently quoted in the traditional and online press and has appeared on ABC… Read more
David Card has been following the intersection of technology, media, and consumer behavior 20+ years at GigaOM Pro, Jupiter Research, IDC and Forrester. Aside from Forrester and Jupiter Forums, Card has spoken at major industry events such as E3, the Newspaper Association of America's new media conference, the PBS/NPR new media forum, Texas University's Online Journalism Symposium, Digital Music Forum East, Digital Hollywood, the Inverge conference, and Software Marketing Perspectives. He is frequently quoted in the traditional and online press and has appeared on ABC… Read more
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David Bendeth
HOUSE OF LOUD; PRESIDENT
Biography London England-born David Bendeth has been around music and musicians most of his life as a Guitarist, songwriter, producer and A&R executive. Self-taught on guitar before studying at the famed Berklee School of Music in Boston, Bendeth traveled back and forth between London and Toronto in his formative years before going on the road with the likes of Drummers Billy Cobham and Lenny White. After working as a teenager at a record store and playing in the house band at London's famed Speakeasy, Bendeth hit the top of the U.K. Charts as a blue-eyed soul crooner … Read more
Biography London England-born David Bendeth has been around music and musicians most of his life as a Guitarist, songwriter, producer and A&R executive. Self-taught on guitar before studying at the famed Berklee School of Music in Boston, Bendeth traveled back and forth between London and Toronto in his formative years before going on the road with the likes of Drummers Billy Cobham and Lenny White. After working as a teenager at a record store and playing in the house band at London's famed Speakeasy, Bendeth hit the top of the U.K. Charts as a blue-eyed soul crooner … Read more
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David Hazan
Mobile Backstage; Chief Marketing Officer
David Hazan recently joined Helsinki-based Mobile Backstage as Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to that, he conceived and executed breakthrough strategic partnerships and marketing campaigns for his entertainment, digital, and brand clients such as GigsWiz, AEG, TVT, Muze, Shout! Factory and Fearless Entertainment. David's extensive music marketing experience also includes senior positions held at The Orchard, Wind-up Records,, Warner Music, MTV Networks, Universal Music, Putumayo World Music, and EMCI's London, UK office. He began his post-musician caree… Read more
David Hazan recently joined Helsinki-based Mobile Backstage as Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to that, he conceived and executed breakthrough strategic partnerships and marketing campaigns for his entertainment, digital, and brand clients such as GigsWiz, AEG, TVT, Muze, Shout! Factory and Fearless Entertainment. David's extensive music marketing experience also includes senior positions held at The Orchard, Wind-up Records,, Warner Music, MTV Networks, Universal Music, Putumayo World Music, and EMCI's London, UK office. He began his post-musician caree… Read more
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Dean Tabaac
SCAN NATION; VP SALES
Dean brings over 30 years of diverse expertise in marketing, sales and distribution operations in the entertainment industry covering music and movies to the team at ScanNation. His strength is the ability to identify opportunities and translate them into meaningful strategies through the creation and implementation of detailed marketing plans.He is the co-founder of TEAM, llc (ENTTEAM.com), an entertainment management services company that specializes in on-line and off-line marketing, promotion, licensing, financial and business affairs. Prior, he was GVP for Alliance E… Read more
Dean brings over 30 years of diverse expertise in marketing, sales and distribution operations in the entertainment industry covering music and movies to the team at ScanNation. His strength is the ability to identify opportunities and translate them into meaningful strategies through the creation and implementation of detailed marketing plans.He is the co-founder of TEAM, llc (ENTTEAM.com), an entertainment management services company that specializes in on-line and off-line marketing, promotion, licensing, financial and business affairs. Prior, he was GVP for Alliance E… Read more
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Dean Budnick
Relix Magazine, Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How The Public Got Scalped; Executive Editor/ Author
Dean Budnick is the co-author of Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How The Public Got Scalped, published in June, which has received praise from the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Hollywood Reporter and many other outlets. Budnick, the executive editor of Relix magazine, is the founder of Jambands.com, the co-creator of the Jammy Awards and the director of the documentary film, Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Rock Club. He holds a Ph.D. … Read more
Dean Budnick is the co-author of Ticket Masters: The Rise of the Concert Industry and How The Public Got Scalped, published in June, which has received praise from the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Hollywood Reporter and many other outlets. Budnick, the executive editor of Relix magazine, is the founder of Jambands.com, the co-creator of the Jammy Awards and the director of the documentary film, Wetlands Preserved: The Story of an Activist Rock Club. He holds a Ph.D. … Read more
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Dorothy Hui
tinyOGRE Entertainment; Partner/VP, Marketing & Sales
Dorothy is currently Partner / VP, Marketing & Sales of Sony/RED-distributed music start-up, tinyOGRE Entertainment. She has over twelve years of experience in multiple facets of marketing and sales, with a focus on integrating online and offline initiatives and grassroots community building. Dorothy most recently served as VP of Partnership Marketing & Sales, overseeing interactive marketing and digital and mobile sales at Wind-Up Entertainment. Previously, as Director of Digital Content Development, she was responsible for Wind-Up's direc… Read more
Dorothy is currently Partner / VP, Marketing & Sales of Sony/RED-distributed music start-up, tinyOGRE Entertainment. She has over twelve years of experience in multiple facets of marketing and sales, with a focus on integrating online and offline initiatives and grassroots community building. Dorothy most recently served as VP of Partnership Marketing & Sales, overseeing interactive marketing and digital and mobile sales at Wind-Up Entertainment. Previously, as Director of Digital Content Development, she was responsible for Wind-Up's direc… Read more
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Eddie Wenrick
Shoutz, Inc.; Senior Vice President of Music & Entertainment
Eddie Wenrick CEO, Eddie Wenrick Entertainment Media Senior Vice President of Music & Entertainment, Shoutz, Inc. An impresario in the broadest sense of the word, Eddie Wenrick's career in music and entertainment has encompassed the roles of record label executive, artist manager, concert promoter, music magazine publisher, executive producer, and radio broadcasting executive. He has spent the last 40 plus years traversing virtually every medium, including the recording and live performance of music, print and digital media, film, tel… Read more
Eddie Wenrick CEO, Eddie Wenrick Entertainment Media Senior Vice President of Music & Entertainment, Shoutz, Inc. An impresario in the broadest sense of the word, Eddie Wenrick's career in music and entertainment has encompassed the roles of record label executive, artist manager, concert promoter, music magazine publisher, executive producer, and radio broadcasting executive. He has spent the last 40 plus years traversing virtually every medium, including the recording and live performance of music, print and digital media, film, tel… Read more
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Eric J. German
Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP; Partner
Eric J. German, a partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, has particular expertise in entertainment, copyright and trademark counseling, transactions, negotiations and litigation, primarily in the areas of music, television, film, video games and software. He has extensive experience representing artists, record labels and music publishing companies, and is a frequent speaker on topics involving music and digital rights. Mr. German is Co-Chair of A2IM, S. California Chapter, and is an Adjunct Profes… Read more
Eric J. German, a partner in the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP, has particular expertise in entertainment, copyright and trademark counseling, transactions, negotiations and litigation, primarily in the areas of music, television, film, video games and software. He has extensive experience representing artists, record labels and music publishing companies, and is a frequent speaker on topics involving music and digital rights. Mr. German is Co-Chair of A2IM, S. California Chapter, and is an Adjunct Profes… Read more
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Elad Sonego
Head of MTV Israel
Elad Sonego, managing director of MTV Israel. In 2009 he was chosen by MTV Networks to lead the launch of a new MTV channel in Israel. The channel was launched first on-line, 2 years before the launch of linear channel, for the first & only time in the Networks' history In the past year he partnered with the "PERES CENTER FOR PEACE" in order to create a new online Israeli-Palestinian Youth movement called: "YALA - Young Leaders". Elad Sonego also teaches a Music & Fashion courses, in Israel's top Design & Arts academy Shenkar. The editor & DJ of "High Noon" an indie music sh…
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Elias Roman
Songza Media; Co-Founder & CEO
Elias Roman is the chief executive officer and co-founder of Songza. Songza has playlists for everything and makes it outrageously easy to find the right one, at the right time.
Prior to Songza, Elias co-founded AmieStreet.com, the MP3 download service that introduced social discovery and demand-based pricing to digital music retail. Elias launched AmieStreet.com at Brown University with 2 co-founders prior to graduation, and was named as among Business Week’s ‘Top 25 Entrepreneurs in America Under 25.’ Amazon.com led AmieStreet.com’s Series A in 20… Read more
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Eliot Van Buskirk
Evolver.fm, from The Echo Nest; Editor
Eliot Van Buskirk is a longtime technology writer and editor for Evolver.fm, CNET, Wired and other publications, two-time book author, and frequent guest on NPR and other media outlet who has focused on digital music for well over a decade and now believes that apps are the future of music. He plays the bass, rides a bicycle, and tries to entertain his new daughter with a ukelele that looks like a banjo.
Eliot Van Buskirk is a longtime technology writer and editor for Evolver.fm, CNET, Wired and other publications, two-time book author, and frequent guest on NPR and other media outlet who has focused on digital music for well over a decade and now believes that apps are the future of music. He plays the bass, rides a bicycle, and tries to entertain his new daughter with a ukelele that looks like a banjo.
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Elizabeth Lutz
Shore Fire Media; Senior Publicist
Elizabeth Lutz is a Senior Publicist who has been at Shore Fire since 2008 and previously worked for Weber Shandwick Worldwide in Boston. Tenacious and resourceful, she is a fearless client proponent, delivering sound advice and smart, enduring campaigns. Lutz leads the media relations for artists such as Zac Brown Band and Elvis Costello, the Independent trade organization A2IM, the app iSheetMusic, start-up Artists Growth and other music, charity and technology accounts.
Elizabeth Lutz is a Senior Publicist who has been at Shore Fire since 2008 and previously worked for Weber Shandwick Worldwide in Boston. Tenacious and resourceful, she is a fearless client proponent, delivering sound advice and smart, enduring campaigns. Lutz leads the media relations for artists such as Zac Brown Band and Elvis Costello, the Independent trade organization A2IM, the app iSheetMusic, start-up Artists Growth and other music, charity and technology accounts.
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Brad Tolinski
Guitar World Magazine; Editor In Chief
Brad Tolinski has been the Editor-in-chief of Guitar World magazine, the world's best-selling publication for musicians, for over two decades. He is also currently the Editorial Director of several other music-related titles such as Guitar Aficionado, the up-scale lifestyle magazine for guitar collectors, and Revolver, the bible for heavy metal music fans. Earlier this year, Guitar World's groundbreaking subscription-based Lick of the Day app, conceived by Tolinski and Agile Partners, surpassed 500,000 downloads. Other on-going projects include the annual… Read more
Brad Tolinski has been the Editor-in-chief of Guitar World magazine, the world's best-selling publication for musicians, for over two decades. He is also currently the Editorial Director of several other music-related titles such as Guitar Aficionado, the up-scale lifestyle magazine for guitar collectors, and Revolver, the bible for heavy metal music fans. Earlier this year, Guitar World's groundbreaking subscription-based Lick of the Day app, conceived by Tolinski and Agile Partners, surpassed 500,000 downloads. Other on-going projects include the annual… Read more
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Erin Davis
Miles Davis Properties LLC; Co-Director/Producer
Erin Davis, son of late jazz icon Miles Davis, is a L.A.-based musician/producer who heads Ghost Media (his production company), and runs Miles Davis Properties, LLC along with his sister (Cheryl Davis) and his cousin (Vince Wilburn, Jr.). Erin has toured with Miles and has also informerly recorded with him. He is currently focusing on scoring films and recently composed the score for Caught In The Crossfire, starring Adam Rodriguez, Chris Klein and Curtis 50 Cent Jackson, along with the Independent film Corked. His production credits include th… Read more
Erin Davis, son of late jazz icon Miles Davis, is a L.A.-based musician/producer who heads Ghost Media (his production company), and runs Miles Davis Properties, LLC along with his sister (Cheryl Davis) and his cousin (Vince Wilburn, Jr.). Erin has toured with Miles and has also informerly recorded with him. He is currently focusing on scoring films and recently composed the score for Caught In The Crossfire, starring Adam Rodriguez, Chris Klein and Curtis 50 Cent Jackson, along with the Independent film Corked. His production credits include th… Read more
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Eric Sheinkop
Music Dealers, LLC; CEO/ Co- Founder
ric is Co-Founder and CEO of Music Dealers. A University of Wisconsin graduate that furthered his education with business and music programs in several countries including Argentina and Italy, Eric also earned a degree from the prestigious Full Sail music entertainment and production school in Florida. Upon returning to Chicago, he began working at Slang Music Group as Director of Project Development where he readied independent acts for major label deals and executed marketing strategies for dozens of corporate clients. In 2007, Eric made the transition fr… Read more
ric is Co-Founder and CEO of Music Dealers. A University of Wisconsin graduate that furthered his education with business and music programs in several countries including Argentina and Italy, Eric also earned a degree from the prestigious Full Sail music entertainment and production school in Florida. Upon returning to Chicago, he began working at Slang Music Group as Director of Project Development where he readied independent acts for major label deals and executed marketing strategies for dozens of corporate clients. In 2007, Eric made the transition fr… Read more
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Evan Krauss
Shazam; Executive Vice President Advertising
With more than 15 years experience in Internet, mobile and digital media, Evan Krauss is responsible for global advertising sales for Shazam. Krauss works with agencies, brands and broadcasters who are realising that they can deliver tailored, measurable marketing campaigns into people's hands with the ability to Shazam television programming, radio shows and commercials. Prior to joining Shazam, Evan built and managed some of the earliest and most successful Internet advertising teams at companies likie Excite, AOL, Looksmart and Yahoo!
With more than 15 years experience in Internet, mobile and digital media, Evan Krauss is responsible for global advertising sales for Shazam. Krauss works with agencies, brands and broadcasters who are realising that they can deliver tailored, measurable marketing campaigns into people's hands with the ability to Shazam television programming, radio shows and commercials. Prior to joining Shazam, Evan built and managed some of the earliest and most successful Internet advertising teams at companies likie Excite, AOL, Looksmart and Yahoo!
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Evan Lowenstein
Stageit; Founder & CEO
One of Digital Media Wire's list of 25 Execs to Watch in Digital Entertainment for 2011, Evan Lowenstein launched Stageit with the goal of creating a Web-based platform that would empower artists to deliver and monetize interactive live experiences. While overseeing all aspects of this groundbreaking company as CEO, Lowenstein relies on his nearly 20 years of experience in the music industry as a recording artist, award-winning writer and executive. Most recently, Lowenstein founded and served as President of HookUp Feed, a premier social networking and mobile marketing … Read more
One of Digital Media Wire's list of 25 Execs to Watch in Digital Entertainment for 2011, Evan Lowenstein launched Stageit with the goal of creating a Web-based platform that would empower artists to deliver and monetize interactive live experiences. While overseeing all aspects of this groundbreaking company as CEO, Lowenstein relies on his nearly 20 years of experience in the music industry as a recording artist, award-winning writer and executive. Most recently, Lowenstein founded and served as President of HookUp Feed, a premier social networking and mobile marketing … Read more
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Emmanuel Zunz
ONErpm; CEO
Emmanuel Zunz is the Founder and CEO of ONErpm.com, a digital distribution company that powers the social commerce of musicians and record labels on Facebook, and delivers music to the world's top services and stores. ONErpm is headquartered in New York City and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Prior to ONErpm Mr. Zunz ran Verge Records, a socially conscious record label that reinvested sales into impoverished neighborhoods. Mr. Zunz has a background in management consulting and holds a Masters Degree in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University.
Emmanuel Zunz is the Founder and CEO of ONErpm.com, a digital distribution company that powers the social commerce of musicians and record labels on Facebook, and delivers music to the world's top services and stores. ONErpm is headquartered in New York City and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Prior to ONErpm Mr. Zunz ran Verge Records, a socially conscious record label that reinvested sales into impoverished neighborhoods. Mr. Zunz has a background in management consulting and holds a Masters Degree in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University.
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Fredrik Saroea
DATAROCK & Young Aspiring Professionals; Frontman, songwriter, producer, manager, label owner, etc
DATAROCK has been around for 10 years. We have released 70 orignal tracks + 40 remixes, and we've already done more than 800 shows in 35 countries. We're selfmanaged, we're signed to our own label (Young Aspiring Professionals), and we're somehow making more money than ever - despite the fact that we're doing all the weirdest thing we can think of, and rarely do what seams wise. Last release was a designer toy featuring 113 tracks, 23 music videos, 1500 photos and a 60 minutes concert film jam pa… Read more
DATAROCK has been around for 10 years. We have released 70 orignal tracks + 40 remixes, and we've already done more than 800 shows in 35 countries. We're selfmanaged, we're signed to our own label (Young Aspiring Professionals), and we're somehow making more money than ever - despite the fact that we're doing all the weirdest thing we can think of, and rarely do what seams wise. Last release was a designer toy featuring 113 tracks, 23 music videos, 1500 photos and a 60 minutes concert film jam pa… Read more
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Gabe Spierer
Beggars Group; Director of Media
Gabe Spierer has worked for Beggars Group for three years and oversees the content landscape of the Group and its labels (4AD, Rough Trade, Matador Records, XL Recordings, True Panther Sounds, Young Turks). In his role as Director of Media, Gabe is responsible for maximizing the impact of video content in the promotion of Beggars' artists. Gabe also spearheads a great deal of video content creation for Beggars Group.
Gabe Spierer has worked for Beggars Group for three years and oversees the content landscape of the Group and its labels (4AD, Rough Trade, Matador Records, XL Recordings, True Panther Sounds, Young Turks). In his role as Director of Media, Gabe is responsible for maximizing the impact of video content in the promotion of Beggars' artists. Gabe also spearheads a great deal of video content creation for Beggars Group.
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George Howard
Rock and Roller Advising; Founder
George Howard advises numerous music and non-music firms. He is the former president of Rykodisc. He is an Associate Professor of Management at Berklee. He Holds an MBA and JD. He can be easily found on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/gah650 and on his blog:www.9Giantsteps.com
George Howard advises numerous music and non-music firms. He is the former president of Rykodisc. He is an Associate Professor of Management at Berklee. He Holds an MBA and JD. He can be easily found on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/gah650 and on his blog:www.9Giantsteps.com
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Garth Holsinger
Klout; VP Global Sales & Business Development
Mr. Holsinger has managed sales and business development for Klout for the past year and a half, and pioneered the first Influencer Marketing Campaign for Klout with Virgin America. Since that time, Klout has run campaigns for major brands such as Nike, Pepsi, Fox, Disney, Audi and others. Mr. Holsinger brings a combination of social media, entrepreneurial, television, and entertainment marketing experience to Klout.
Mr. Holsinger has managed sales and business development for Klout for the past year and a half, and pioneered the first Influencer Marketing Campaign for Klout with Virgin America. Since that time, Klout has run campaigns for major brands such as Nike, Pepsi, Fox, Disney, Audi and others. Mr. Holsinger brings a combination of social media, entrepreneurial, television, and entertainment marketing experience to Klout.
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Garrett Kamps
Rhapsody; Director of Music Programming
Garrett Kamps has been writing about music, with varying degrees of professionalism, since 2000, first for now-defunct websites, then for a variety of actual paper publications. He's been with Rhapsody since 2006 and currently oversees its team of writers, editors, programmers and video-makers. His crowning achievement is passing his mom off as a journalist so she could interview Rod Stewart.
Garrett Kamps has been writing about music, with varying degrees of professionalism, since 2000, first for now-defunct websites, then for a variety of actual paper publications. He's been with Rhapsody since 2006 and currently oversees its team of writers, editors, programmers and video-makers. His crowning achievement is passing his mom off as a journalist so she could interview Rod Stewart.
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Gerri Leonard
LEONARD BUSINESS MANAGEMENT; PRESIDENT/CEO
Gerri Leonard was born and raised in Southern California, in a bilingual Mexican household. She remained in the Los Angeles area for college, and received a Bachelor's degree from Loyola Marymount University.
Gerri began making a name for herself almost thirty years ago, working with some of the most influential figures in the music industry. She started her own business management firm, Sendyk, Leonard & Co., in 1993, and today she is the president of Leonard Business Management, Inc., located in Santa Monica, California.
Gerri has extensive kno… Read more
Gerri Leonard was born and raised in Southern California, in a bilingual Mexican household. She remained in the Los Angeles area for college, and received a Bachelor's degree from Loyola Marymount University.
Gerri began making a name for herself almost thirty years ago, working with some of the most influential figures in the music industry. She started her own business management firm, Sendyk, Leonard & Co., in 1993, and today she is the president of Leonard Business Management, Inc., located in Santa Monica, California.
Gerri has extensive kno… Read more
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Andre Torres
Wax Poetics Inc.; Publisher & Editor-In-Chief
Andre Torres is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Wax Poetics. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and three children.
Andre Torres is the Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Wax Poetics. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and three children.
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Gray Blue
FanBridge; Director, Music Industry Relations
Gray Blue drives FanBridge's strategic alliances with key marketing, business development and digital executives in the music industry. With more than six years of experience in music marketing, he leads the creation of fan engagement solutions for FanBridge's existing larger music clients and brand partners.
Gray Blue drives FanBridge's strategic alliances with key marketing, business development and digital executives in the music industry. With more than six years of experience in music marketing, he leads the creation of fan engagement solutions for FanBridge's existing larger music clients and brand partners.
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Harinder Rana
Lava; Senior Director of A&R
Harinder helped sign/A&R Jessie J with Jason Flom. Recently he has signed CJ Holland who is creating an amazing buzz in the creative community. He also garnered super-star writer Claude Kelly to executively produce the album.
Harinder also runs all day to day A&R operations for the entire Lava Roster, which includes the highly sucessful major label debut of the Black Veil Brides.
Harinder helped sign/A&R Jessie J with Jason Flom. Recently he has signed CJ Holland who is creating an amazing buzz in the creative community. He also garnered super-star writer Claude Kelly to executively produce the album.
Harinder also runs all day to day A&R operations for the entire Lava Roster, which includes the highly sucessful major label debut of the Black Veil Brides.
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Ian Wolfson
Rex Arrow Films; Owner/Director
Ian Wolfson (Rex Arrow) is an independent filmmaker best known for his collaborative work with independent hip hop artist, Mac Miller. Over the past two and a half years, their collaboration has amassed 170 million views online, as well as broad exposure on the MTV, VH1 and Fuse Networks. Through his company, Rex Arrow Films, Ian has also worked with dozens of other artists including Nelly, B.o.B. and Freeway. Having already completed one feature film, Ian has several new film projects currently in development.
Ian Wolfson (Rex Arrow) is an independent filmmaker best known for his collaborative work with independent hip hop artist, Mac Miller. Over the past two and a half years, their collaboration has amassed 170 million views online, as well as broad exposure on the MTV, VH1 and Fuse Networks. Through his company, Rex Arrow Films, Ian has also worked with dozens of other artists including Nelly, B.o.B. and Freeway. Having already completed one feature film, Ian has several new film projects currently in development.
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Wax Tailor
Lab'Oratoire; Owner
Wax Tailor is an electronic and hip-hop producer from France. After working as a radio DJ and an MC, he launched his label Lab'Oratoire in 1998, and in 2001, took the stage name Wax Tailor. His three albums went gold in France and earned him two nomination at the French Victoires de la Musique as well as the US Indie Awards, where he won "best electronic album". Wax Tailor self-manages, and controls his own merchandising and publishing.
Wax Tailor is an electronic and hip-hop producer from France. After working as a radio DJ and an MC, he launched his label Lab'Oratoire in 1998, and in 2001, took the stage name Wax Tailor. His three albums went gold in France and earned him two nomination at the French Victoires de la Musique as well as the US Indie Awards, where he won "best electronic album". Wax Tailor self-manages, and controls his own merchandising and publishing.
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Isaac Heymann
LEVERAGE; A&R
Isaac Heymann is A&R at LEVERAGE RECORDS. LEVERAGE RECORDS is a partnership between Grammy Winning Producer RICK RUBIN and Stephen Levinson, Executive Producer of HBO series' ENTOURAGE, BOARDWALK EMPIRE, IN TREATMENT, HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA. Isaac also manages Dead Sara, Angels Fall (Epic Records), Alex Boyd (Jive Records). Previously Isaac was A&R/Manager at Three Ring Projects and worked closely with TRP clients: Lil Kim, Everlast, Jermaine Dupri, Elliott Yamin, The Wreckers. Isaac practices Transcendental Meditation and Yoga daily. He is from NY and currently lives in Bever… Read more
Isaac Heymann is A&R at LEVERAGE RECORDS. LEVERAGE RECORDS is a partnership between Grammy Winning Producer RICK RUBIN and Stephen Levinson, Executive Producer of HBO series' ENTOURAGE, BOARDWALK EMPIRE, IN TREATMENT, HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA. Isaac also manages Dead Sara, Angels Fall (Epic Records), Alex Boyd (Jive Records). Previously Isaac was A&R/Manager at Three Ring Projects and worked closely with TRP clients: Lil Kim, Everlast, Jermaine Dupri, Elliott Yamin, The Wreckers. Isaac practices Transcendental Meditation and Yoga daily. He is from NY and currently lives in Bever… Read more
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Joseph Zentil
Strange Customs; Creative Director
Born in Toronto, Canada. Director/Photographer. Credits include: Young Money, Kreayshawn, D-Pryde, etc. www.josephzentil.com www.strangecustoms.com Zentil@strangecustoms.com
Born in Toronto, Canada. Director/Photographer. Credits include: Young Money, Kreayshawn, D-Pryde, etc. www.josephzentil.com www.strangecustoms.com Zentil@strangecustoms.com
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J Sider
RootMusic; Founder and CEO
J is the CEO & Founder of RootMusic.com which makes the #1 Music app on Facebook called "BandPage". He is a musician and music lover at heart, who has performed around the world on the live stage. Most of his knowledge about the music industry was gained after getting into the "business of music" managing bands and venues around the country. This experience opened his eyes to the practical needs of the music community in the digital era, and the lack of a solution. Out of this realization J founded RootMusic.com to provide an honest, social tool to help musicians tak… Read more
J is the CEO & Founder of RootMusic.com which makes the #1 Music app on Facebook called "BandPage". He is a musician and music lover at heart, who has performed around the world on the live stage. Most of his knowledge about the music industry was gained after getting into the "business of music" managing bands and venues around the country. This experience opened his eyes to the practical needs of the music community in the digital era, and the lack of a solution. Out of this realization J founded RootMusic.com to provide an honest, social tool to help musicians tak… Read more
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Jade Mcqueen
Box; Entertainment Relations Manager
Jade McQueen began her career as an A&R executive at Dreamworks & Interscope Records. After 11 years in music, Jade transitioned to film and television where she wrote, directed and produced. Her love for innovation and technology and desire to bridge the gap between entertainment and tech lead her to her current position, as the Entertainment Relations Manager at Box, a leading mobile and Cloud collaboration space company.
Jade McQueen began her career as an A&R executive at Dreamworks & Interscope Records. After 11 years in music, Jade transitioned to film and television where she wrote, directed and produced. Her love for innovation and technology and desire to bridge the gap between entertainment and tech lead her to her current position, as the Entertainment Relations Manager at Box, a leading mobile and Cloud collaboration space company.
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Jamie Tworkowski
TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS; FOUNDER
Jamie Tworkowski is the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA began in 2006 as Jamie's attempt to help a friend and tell a story. Since that time, the TWLOHA team has responded to over 160,000 messages from people in 100 countries. Jamie speaks frequently, bringing a message of hope and community to concerts, universities and churches throughout the U.S. and as far away as Australia and the United Kingdom. TWLOHA… Read more
Jamie Tworkowski is the founder of To Write Love on Her Arms, a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA began in 2006 as Jamie's attempt to help a friend and tell a story. Since that time, the TWLOHA team has responded to over 160,000 messages from people in 100 countries. Jamie speaks frequently, bringing a message of hope and community to concerts, universities and churches throughout the U.S. and as far away as Australia and the United Kingdom. TWLOHA… Read more
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Jane Buckingham
Trendera; CEO
As the founder and CEO of TRENDERA, Jane Buckingham is the leading expert on Generations X, Y, and V. Having studied these generations for over 20 years, she is able to help companies and individuals gain insights into these often inscrutable groups. Her services to clients combine sophisticated research tools with trend knowledge, helping companies to understand how consumers feel and to anticipate what trends will impact their businesses.
As the founder and CEO of TRENDERA, Jane Buckingham is the leading expert on Generations X, Y, and V. Having studied these generations for over 20 years, she is able to help companies and individuals gain insights into these often inscrutable groups. Her services to clients combine sophisticated research tools with trend knowledge, helping companies to understand how consumers feel and to anticipate what trends will impact their businesses.
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Jared Gutstadt
Jingle Punks; CEO
Founder - Jingle Punks to Composer, Co-Founder/CEO JinglePunks (composer: Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Real Housewives of Atlanta; JinglePunks placements: Entourage/HBO, 90210/CW, Jackass 3D/film) Jared Gutstadt is an American music Entrepreneur and C.E.O. of Jingle Punks Music. Jingle Punks Music has been featured in Billboard, Wired, Variety, and his company was named "one of America's most promising start ups" by Business Week. Jared started Jingle Punks Music after spending a decade balancing a dual career as an editor by day and rockstar by night. After years cutting and… Read more
Founder - Jingle Punks to Composer, Co-Founder/CEO JinglePunks (composer: Pawn Stars, American Pickers, Real Housewives of Atlanta; JinglePunks placements: Entourage/HBO, 90210/CW, Jackass 3D/film) Jared Gutstadt is an American music Entrepreneur and C.E.O. of Jingle Punks Music. Jingle Punks Music has been featured in Billboard, Wired, Variety, and his company was named "one of America's most promising start ups" by Business Week. Jared started Jingle Punks Music after spending a decade balancing a dual career as an editor by day and rockstar by night. After years cutting and… Read more
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Jason Miller
Fuse ; SVP National Ad Sales
As senior vice president of national advertising sales at Fuse, Jason Miller leads the day-to-day sales operations including the development and implementation of overall sales strategies for the network. Mr. Miller also oversees sales revenue goals to maximize existing client relationships and attract new advertisers. He has been instrumental in creating high-impact sponsorship packages that include in-show brand integrations, digital extensions, VOD, on-the-ground activation and customized client short-form content creation. Mr. Miller has been with the network s… Read more
As senior vice president of national advertising sales at Fuse, Jason Miller leads the day-to-day sales operations including the development and implementation of overall sales strategies for the network. Mr. Miller also oversees sales revenue goals to maximize existing client relationships and attract new advertisers. He has been instrumental in creating high-impact sponsorship packages that include in-show brand integrations, digital extensions, VOD, on-the-ground activation and customized client short-form content creation. Mr. Miller has been with the network s… Read more
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Jason Foster
We Are Free.; Owner
Jason Foster's first foray into the music business began in Baltimore City where he and a partner created indie label Monitor Records (1999-2006), which released albums by Cass McCombs, Battles, and OXES. After years of being in the red and growing disdain of the music biz Foster almost called it quits until hearing a few demos of the Brooklyn based band Yeasayer. This was fate. After putting Monitor to rest Foster took all his savings and started a new record label/management company called We Are Free, which would be the home for Yeasayer's first release All Hour Cymbals… Read more
Jason Foster's first foray into the music business began in Baltimore City where he and a partner created indie label Monitor Records (1999-2006), which released albums by Cass McCombs, Battles, and OXES. After years of being in the red and growing disdain of the music biz Foster almost called it quits until hearing a few demos of the Brooklyn based band Yeasayer. This was fate. After putting Monitor to rest Foster took all his savings and started a new record label/management company called We Are Free, which would be the home for Yeasayer's first release All Hour Cymbals… Read more
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Jason Hobbs
SQE; Director of Marketing
I have spent my career doing marketing for dot com's, ad agencies, and the music industry. I've helped build out an interactive marketing department for a boutique ad agency in Los Angeles, that has led to a positive revenue stream for the ad agency and tens of millions of dollars in positive revenue for their clients. In the music industry I've done marketing for various major artists, record labels, and promotions companies. I focus on quantifiable marketing solutions, particularly through interactive marketing channels, and have a fondness for innovative marketing… Read more
I have spent my career doing marketing for dot com's, ad agencies, and the music industry. I've helped build out an interactive marketing department for a boutique ad agency in Los Angeles, that has led to a positive revenue stream for the ad agency and tens of millions of dollars in positive revenue for their clients. In the music industry I've done marketing for various major artists, record labels, and promotions companies. I focus on quantifiable marketing solutions, particularly through interactive marketing channels, and have a fondness for innovative marketing… Read more
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Jason Lekberg
Eleven Seven Music; VP Digital Strategy and Marketing
Gleaning from his many years of management in the skilled trades, Jason Lekberg began his career in music as Executive Account Director of the bleeding edge music centric digital marketing agency Youcast. While there he helped define artist social media marketing partnering with over 170 companies including Eventful, Sodahead and Twitter, and launched multiple Ning communities including Thisis50.com. In 2008 Jason accepted a position in Digital Marketing at Epic Records where he handled artists such as Natasha Bedingfield, Sara Bareilles, an… Read more
Gleaning from his many years of management in the skilled trades, Jason Lekberg began his career in music as Executive Account Director of the bleeding edge music centric digital marketing agency Youcast. While there he helped define artist social media marketing partnering with over 170 companies including Eventful, Sodahead and Twitter, and launched multiple Ning communities including Thisis50.com. In 2008 Jason accepted a position in Digital Marketing at Epic Records where he handled artists such as Natasha Bedingfield, Sara Bareilles, an… Read more
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Jay Harren
Downtime; Founder
Jay Harren began his career in the music industry in 1997 at Atlanta's influential alternative radio station 99X/WNNX where he was the music director of the station as well as founder and host of the acclaimed new-music program Sunday School. In May of 2006 Jay left 99X, to accept the position of A&R Manager at Columbia Records in New York where he was responsible for discovering and developing talent for the label's illustrious roster. Jay left Columbia in March 2011 to pursue his own venture called Downtime, a content and lifestyle service that connects artists, celebrities… Read more
Jay Harren began his career in the music industry in 1997 at Atlanta's influential alternative radio station 99X/WNNX where he was the music director of the station as well as founder and host of the acclaimed new-music program Sunday School. In May of 2006 Jay left 99X, to accept the position of A&R Manager at Columbia Records in New York where he was responsible for discovering and developing talent for the label's illustrious roster. Jay left Columbia in March 2011 to pursue his own venture called Downtime, a content and lifestyle service that connects artists, celebrities… Read more
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Jonathan Bender
SoundExchange; Chief Operating Officer
After twenty years working with leading labels, in 2011 I was very pleased to join SoundExchange as COO. SoundExchange is uniquely positioned to support the successful transition to the ultimate incarnation of our industry - streaming. My work at EMI, Universal and Concord focused on change management in operations, reinventing workflows to capture the speed, accuracy and low cost benefits of digital technologies. Later this extended into digital distribution and ecommerce infrastructure. And through it all, one constant was the need for good metadata, the…
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