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No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.About Pete:Pete Ganbarg is a 2X Grammy Award-winning record producer and A&R executive who is currently President of Pure Tone Music. Most recently President of A&R for Atlantic Records, Pete has spent the past 35 years as a senior A&R executive for major label groups, including Arista, Epic, and SBK/EMI. Some of the artists that Pete has worked with in his career include Santana (the 9X Grammy-winning album “Supernatural”), Lin-Manuel Miranda (the Diamond-certified “Hamilton” cast album), as well as contemporary stars (Twenty One Pilots, Christina Perri, Melanie Martinez), all-time classic artists (Chaka Khan, Donna Summer, America), and hit Broadway cast recordings and film soundtracks (Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls, The Greatest Showman).Pete's two GRAMMY Awards come from his role as producer on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen and the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Jagged Little Pill. Additionally, he was named International Music Person Of The Year for 2023 by the music industry organization MUSEXPO and currently serves as a member of the board of directors of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.As a music publisher, Ganbarg operates Songs With A Pure Tone and Margetts Road Music, joint ventures currently in partnership with Warner Chappell Music. Songs published by Pure Tone include 2024's Grammy-winning Record of the Year, "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus, as well as hits by Benson Boone, Charli XCX, Beyoncé, Lizzo, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Katy Perry, OneRepublic, Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran, Andy Grammer, and more.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.About Liam:Liam James Ward is the Co-Founder & CEO of Something Something – a digital native-led content strategy studio that focuses on creative storytelling at the heart of every social media campaign. The London-based global agency works with artists, labels, and cultural brands to bring stories and in-person moments online. Trusted by stars like The Clash, Billie Eilish, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Declan McKenna and Disclosure, Something Something's understanding of Gen-Z and utilizing fan accounts to supercharge strategies keeps their creativity high-level while remaining reactive in real-time. The company also is a creative strategy partner for the likes of Meta, TikTok, Google, Live Nation, and Soho House, among others.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.About CarolynCarolyn Ortiz has been carving out her own lane in music since 2009, blending publicity, brand partnerships, and live event curation with corporate stints at Chanel, Viacom, and Universal Music Group in business development roles. In 2021, she teamed up with her now co-founder, le'Roy Benros, to grow Big.Ass.Kids from a record label into a full-scale music ecosystem. This year, she spearheaded the launch of The B.A.K Play.Ground, a community platform connecting artists, agencies, and labels with a vetted network of music professionals. Most recently, she introduced The BAK Sandbox, a 501(c)(3) initiative raising funds to support music professionals affected by industry layoffs.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.About Bill:An experienced veteran of marketing music across social platforms since the days of MySpace and Vine, Bill has worked music for artists at every major label group - starting in 2012 at Sony Music's Columbia Records, where he worked digital marketing for artists such as Daft Punk, Jack White, MGMT, and Lil Jon. In 2018, he joined the senior digital team at UMG's Republic Records, where he was fortunate to work award-winning campaigns for Pearl Jam and Glass Animals, as well as a rising artist named Noah Kahan. In 2021, he joined Warner Music's social publishing division, leading campaigns and activations for artists ranging from Portugal The Man to Kevin Gates. Bill recently joined WMA as Head of Social, where he oversees the next generation of digital storytellers.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.About Donna:Donna Budica is the Co-Founder & COO of TEN2, a Media & Content Marketing company specializing in maximizing YouTube growth for music artists.  With a degree in Finance from The Wharton School & an MBA from USC Marshall, she leads Corporate Strategy & Operations at the media company as well as its subsidiaries, including the martech platform, LaunchPadpro, which was recently announced.  Her career, which she started at CAA, spans 12+ years of multi-vertical industry experience & entrepreneurship at the intersection of media/entertainment, education, & social impact. 

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Zach: Zach Siegal-Eisman is a digital marketing leader with roots in social media and digital activations dating back to high school. While starting, he elevated the social media presence of numerous brands and entertainers, including working with the Syracuse University women's basketball and tennis teams and developing his music discovery site focused on emerging artists.In 2017, Zach's career took off when he joined Artist Network Management, starting as a Junior Manager for Dirty Heads, Sublime with Rome, and Rome Ramirez as a day-to-day manager for a developing country artist. Zach honed his passion for marketing strategy, spearheading Artist Network Management's recording and marketing budgets in their JV label, Five Music Inc., with The Orchard, eventually leading him to a role as Account Manager at the social media agency Crowd Surf in 2019.At Crowd Surf, Zach's leadership shone, quickly earning him promotions to Senior Account Manager and, later, VP of Marketing. He spearheaded 40+ projects, including work for Nickelback, John Fogerty, Jeff Dunham, Warner Chappell Production Music, UMG Catalog, Classic Motown, The Temptations, Eric Clapton, Steve Miller Band, Neil Diamond, Iron Maiden, and more.Earlier this year, Zach launched Amplify Legacy, a marketing consultancy focused on audience growth and digital partnerships. His work with clients like Immediate Family, Songfluencer, Exploration, and others, combined with his business development role at Songfluencer, led him to his most recent position as VP of Digital & Viral Marketing at Big Loud Rock. There, he oversaw artist growth and boosting the digital presence of both upcoming and catalog record releases while focusing on audience engagement and retention for the Big Loud Rock roster which includes HARDY, Jagwar Twin, and more.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Jamie: Jamie Dee Hart is a music rights management advocate who's passionate about giving back and educating creators at all levels of their career. She's the Founder of Hart & Songs, an artist and rights management firm ensuring independent artists, producers, and songwriters properly register songs and effectively collect their royalties. Hart & Songs clients include chart-topping producers & songwriters behind hits such as “Tempo” with Lizzo and Missy Elliott, BLACKSWAN's “Karma”, “Champagne and Pools” featuring Blackbear, “No Interruption” by Hoodie Allen, and more.  Jamie also manages Ryan Nealon, an LA-based pop singer-songwriter with a growing audience across TikTok and Instagram from several viral moments, as well as chill electronic producer Koresma who has over 150 million streams across all DSPs. Her past projects have encompassed a broad range of activities, from producing a live concert at Madison Square Garden for a Latin GRAMMY-nominated album to providing social media strategy guidance to breakout Clubhouse star Axel Mansoor during the app's explosive growth which was featured in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Jamie also received her Masters Degree in Music Entrepreneurial Studies from Azusa Pacific University and continually helps foster the next generation of young executives.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Sydney: Sydney Wiklund is a rising partnerships executive at the intersection of music, technology, and creativity. Currently, she runs Creator Partnerships at Genies – an avatar tech company equipping IP partners, developers, and creators with tools to launch and co-create immersive, intelligent digital experiences. Genies has worked with creators like Paris Hilton, J Balvin, and Migos and partners like Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group as well as the player's associations for the NBA, NFL and MLB. Prior to Genies, Sydney spearheaded label relations and partnerships at The Nations – the largest independent music curation network on YouTube amassing more than 50 million subscribers and 19 billion views. She also was an artist manager for some of the top bass artists in electronic music including NGHTMRE, SLANDER, JOYRYDE, among others. Before this, Sydney held stints at both Buchwald and Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Sydney's passions for mental health and giving back have led her to take on multiple projects including serving as an executive committee member on the City of Hope's “Future of Hope” Board. Additionally, she produces a music festival, Mycelium, which brings together 300+ awesome humans who prioritize wellness, deep connection, and good music each June.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Jeff: Jeff started his career at Rick Rubin's American Recordings in 1996.  Later that year, he moved to Revolution Records, a rebrand of Giant Records, Irving Azoff's since-shuttered Warner-distributed label. In 1997, he began a seven-year A&R stint at Dreamworks Records. After the company was sold by Geffen to Interscope he worked as part of the IGA team. Over the next eight years, he worked with Wolfmother, TV On The Radio, Major Lazer, and The All-American Rejects. In his current role, he's signed and worked with critically acclaimed artists such as Mac Miller, Rufus Du Sol, Brandy Clark, Billy Strings, Nessa Barrett, Benson Boone and plenty of others.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Bill:Bill Werde is director of the top-ranked Bandier music industry program in the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, and creator of Full Rate No Cap, the influential weekly email of music industry analysis (https://www.fullratenocap.com). As the former editorial director of Billboard, Werde built a global network of music industry relationships, and a deep understanding of industry trends and mass audience development and engagement across platforms. Now he teaches the next generation of music industry leaders at Bandier, while focusing his consulting work on emerging tech and emerging markets. For nearly a decade ending in 2014, Werde oversaw all content efforts at Billboard, leading its conversion from a print B2B magazine to a digital-first, global consumer brand. Under Bill's leadership, Billboard expanded its international presence with launches in South Korea, Japan, Russia and Brazil, revived the now-top-rated Billboard Music Awards show in partnership with ABC, tripled Billboard.com's traffic, and grew the brand's social footprint from zero to millions of followers. Werde also created Billboard's first focused video efforts, growing the program to partnership status with YouTube.Today Werde advises and consults top music and media companies on everything from business development to content, communications and media strategy. Werde has led curriculum, student development and experience, and the Bandier brand since Fall of 2017. He is a frequent guest expert on music and the music business for top news and media outlets. Werde lives in Syracuse with his wife, two sons, a reclusive cat and his troublesome beagle, Stanley.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Jeff: Waxmgmt founder Jeff Bowers has over 20 years of experience breaking down barriers to forge new paths for music artists. Bowers got his start on the major label circuit, working in A&R and catalog management for Warner Bros. Records, Atlantic Records, and Rhino Records. There, he managed creative, marketing, product and licensing strategy for seminal catalogs such as Nirvana, Sonic Youth, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, and new alternative artists like Paramore and Portugal. The Man while helping drive the vinyl revival. After a brief stint managing licensing strategy for crowdfunding platform Pledge Music, Bowers began his career in artist management, founding Waxmgmt in 2015. In collaboration with Waxmgmt CEO and fellow manager Janis Shen, Bowers has struck unprecedented equitable deal structures that foster long-term success for artists. Bowers has a knack for identifying trends before they pop, having been an early adopter of TikTok as a music discovery tool. Bowers represents cross-genre artists while specializing in the Soundcloud community, working with Freddie Dredd, 1nonly, LLusion, and more.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Jess:Jess Kenney has been a driving force in the music industry for 15 years, pioneering innovative solutions and creative problem-solving for artists and labels. As a proven leader, Jess built the streaming departments at both Verve Label Group and SoundCloud's Roster, fostering strong DSP and lifestyle account relationships over the last decade and building a rolodex of 450+ contacts. She specializes in commercial release strategy and is an advocate for true artist development and long-term artist career growth.Her development and commercial release visions helped play a role in Grammy wins for Jon Batiste (Album of the Year), Samara Joy (Best New Artist), and Madison Cunningham (Best American Roots Performance). Her expertise also helped debut artist Laila! maximize her mega-viral success across two tracks (“Not My Problem” and “Like That”) in 2024, which combined achieved #1 on TikTok, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, #25 on the Billboard Hot R&B Songs Chart, multiple impacts across global Spotify Viral charts, and over 100M global streams.Beyond artist development, Jess's ingenuity led to the creation of the industry-wide World Sleep Day campaign, which elevated Classical music consumption worldwide. She now functions as Founder & Chief Strategist at her independent consulting firm, Jess Kenney Music Growth Consulting, LLC, creating growth opportunities and strategies for an exclusive cohort of developing and established music clients.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Mogul: Founded by the former Heads of Creator at SoundCloud, Mogul is an all in one business management app for musicians & their teams. Our Rocket Money-esque platform allows one to connect the sources that generate an artist's royalties, give them a total picture of their business, and then show where revenue is slipping through the cracks across all rights types. Like an always on audit.Mogul is tracking over $150MM in royalties across some amazing artists and teams.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Freddie: Freddie is currently the Vice President of Digital Marketing and Strategy at Roc Nation and previously worked at 300/Elektra Entertainment. At 300/Elektra, he worked on clients such as Young Thug, Gunna, Maria Becerra, Waterparks, $NOT, Barns Courtney, and Highly Suspect on their digital and social media strategy on album, tour, brand music video, and marketing campaigns. Before 300/Elektra, Freddie worked at Career Artist Management/Full Stop with artists such as Maroon 5, Big Boi and Chromeo, and previously with Robin Thicke, Iggy Azalea, Anitta, Miguel, Breaking Benjamin, A$AP Rocky, Juicy J, Breaking Benjamin, Gavin Degraw, Barenaked Ladies and more. His time there included marketing 9 top 10 Billboard albums, including #1 records for Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines", Breaking Benjamin's "Dark Before Dawn" and Maroon 5's "V" and two #1 songs with "Blurred Lines" and "Girls Like You". Much of his work has included social media strategy, digital marketing campaigns, website creation/maintenance, finding new and exciting brands to partner up with and much more. Additionally, he helped with the execution of large branded events such as Miguel's #WildHeartMotel and Big Gram's LA Pop Up Shop. He's also worked with brands: Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, VitaCoco, RED, Sonos, Samsung, Apple, The OSCARS, GRAMMYS and many more.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Richard: President and CEO for the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), Dr. Richard James Burgess MBE has produced, recorded, and performed on many gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums. He was previously head of business at Smithsonian Folkways Recordings where he produced Jazz: The Smithsonian Anthology, chronicling the history of jazz and The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap. His career path includes studio musician, touring musician, recording artist, producer, manager, and label owner. He is known for his pioneering work with synthesizers, computers, sampling, EDM, New Romantics, early house music, as the inventor of the SDSV drum synthesizer and for coining the music genre terms EDM and New Romantic. His latest books are, The Art of Music Production: The Theory and Practice, 4th Edition and The History of Music Production (Oxford University Press). Burgess has been listed multiple times as a Power Player and an Independent Power Player by Billboard and has received awards from Music Week, the British Arts Council, the Greater London Arts Association, the Park Lane Group, and the British Council for Education. He was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the Queen's New Year's Honors list 2022.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.About Jenna:Jenna LoMonaco is a Digital Marketing expert who has used her love of music and knowledge in the social media space to help break up and coming artists into the mainstream music space for over 17 years After studying audio production and working at a recording studio straight out of college, she truly started her career in PR at Girlie Action in 2005. In 2007 Jenna got her first big role at an up-and-coming record label, Glassnote records as the Head of New Media. It was there where she blossomed her skills in the digital space, helping break artists such as Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, and Childish Gambino. After 5 years at Glassnote, she left to join the new Label Services branch at Kobalt- Kobalt Label Services. Jenna worked in the digital department where she handled digital strategy for artists such as Martina McBride, Lenny Kravitz, and New Kids on the block. In 2015 as Island Records was relaunched as a solo label after separating from Def Jam, Jenna joined the Island team to run the Digital Marketing department. It was here that she begin to work with a newly signed teen artist, Shawn Mendes. Using her social media knowledge she helped create a social media strategy to help grow Shawns social following into the multi-millions. She also lead the digital marketing efforts for artists such as Jessie Reyez, Nick Jonas, The Killers, Elton John, Bon Jovi, Tove Lo, Fall Out Boy, and Demi Lovato.In 2021 Jenna Joined ONErpm to lead their US Marketing team. Since then she has doubled their marketing staff and launched new marketing services including Digital Strategy, Brand Partnerships and Sync. Aside From leading the US Marketing team Jenna also oversees all ONErpm events as well as coordinating the Global Marketing Team. Jenna's journey in the music industry highlights her dedication to supporting artists and her deep understanding of digital marketing, making her an invaluable asset in helping talent reach their full potential.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Jeremy: Jeremy Gruber is the Head of Artist Marketing & Digital Strategy at Friends At Work, representing artists including John Legend and Charlie Puth among many others. Jeremy has spent over a decade working with artists at all levels helping them grow their brand and businesses by bringing together traditional marketing with the latest technology. After graduating with a Music Industry degree from USC, Jeremy started his career helping to manage the wine label, public speaking and corporate career of Mick Fleetwood at Sabre Entertainment. He then ran digital for 10th Street Entertainment and Eleven Seven Music working with bands including Mötley Crüe, Papa Roach, and Blondie. In 2010, he joined Concord Music Group helping to establish the direct to consumer team and build the digital marketing & strategy department where he worked with legends like Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, and James Taylor. Jeremy was also an adjunct professor in the USC Music Industry Program where he taught music marketing for six years, and was a partner in the marketing tech platform, found.ee which sold to Downtown Music in 2021. In addition to his work with artists, he frequently advises music tech startups and is passionate about mentoring future music executives and artists.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.About Liza:Liza has spent +15 years working at record labels including Rounder Records, Concord, and Universal Music Group both in marketing and streaming. Artist campaign highlights include: Alison Krauss, Steve Martin, Bobby Rush, Bela Fleck, Dolores O'Riordan, Sierra Hull, JD McPherson, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Lil Wayne, The Motown Catalog, and Janet Jackson. She now runs Salt Lick Incubator, a non-profit that supports emerging artists through grants, The Salt Lick Sessions series, writing camps, retreats, mentorship, and community building.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About David: David M. Israelite is President and CEO of the National Music Publishers' Association (NMPA), a position he has held since February 2005. Israelite is responsible for overseeing all aspects of NMPA's operations, from legal strategy and implementation to government affairs and advocacy. His leadership has produced revolutionary successes on behalf of publishers including the largest CRB rate increase in history, groundbreaking industry collaboration in royalty rate agreements, landmark settlements and model licenses with streaming platforms, and ultimately raising the profile of the publishing community. Additionally, Israelite was instrumental in guiding the effort to modernize copyright laws culminating in the Music Modernization Act (MMA) and the subsequent creation of the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC). He has been named to Billboard's Power 100 multiple times and serves on the boards of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Country Music Association and Special Olympics DC. He also serves as the President of the NMPA S.O.N.G.S. Foundation (Supporting Our Next Generation of Songwriters) which supports songwriters through funding scholarships and direct services, among other assistance. Prior to leading NMPA, Israelite held senior positions in various capacities for the U.S. government including at the Department of Justice where he served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Counselor to the Attorney General of the United States and was appointed Chairman of the Department's Task Force on Intellectual Property. He also worked in the U.S. Senate where he was Administrative Assistant (Chief of Staff) for Missouri Senator Kit Bond. Previously, Israelite also practiced law in the Commercial Litigation Department at the firm of Bryan Cave, LLP in Kansas City, Missouri. Israelite earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri and his undergraduate degree from William Jewell College.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.About John: UNDRCVR Entertainment Co-Founder John Franck has been at the forefront of Independent music for over 20 years. John's held senior executive positions as Head of Marketing, Business Development and Digital Commerce at a variety of companies. Most recently, he was the Executive Vice President of Commerce and Marketing at ADA/Warner Music Group and CMO at 300 Entertainment -- a start-up he joined at its formation. John was recognized by Billboard in 2021 + 2020 as an ‘⁠Indie Power Player⁠' and a 2019 ‘⁠Digital Power Player⁠'. He has worked with a wide range of artists and influencers, including ⁠DJ Khaled⁠, ⁠Migos⁠, ⁠The Pretty Reckless⁠, ⁠Cheat Codes,⁠ ⁠Young ⁠⁠Thug, ⁠⁠RZA⁠, ⁠SAINt JHN⁠, ⁠Highly Suspect⁠, ⁠Coheed & Cambria⁠, ⁠Dixie D'Amel⁠⁠io, Papa Roa⁠⁠ch⁠, ⁠Fetty Wap⁠, ⁠AJR⁠, ⁠The Sword⁠, ⁠Ghostemane⁠, ⁠The Hold Steady⁠, ⁠Augustana⁠, ⁠Maggie Lindemann⁠, ⁠Hatebreed⁠, ⁠Iron Maiden⁠ and many others.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Andre: Andre Torres is the former SVP of Global Catalog Development and Marketing at Warner Music Group where he led one of Warner Recorded Music's global catalog content development and marketing teams. Working closely with frontline labels and artists, he strategized new catalog opportunities in A&R, content development, consumption, and marketing, including digital and physical catalog campaigns. He joined WMG after serving as Head of Catalog, Artist and Label Partnerships at Spotify where he led all North American catalog initiatives. He previously served as Vice President of Urban Catalog at Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), the global catalog division of Universal Music Group (UMG), where he oversaw the strategy and implementation of A&R, sales, branding, and marketing campaigns for hip-hop, rap, and R&B among other genres in urban music.  With a background in media, Torres comes with a wealth of music knowledge and entrepreneurial experience. Torres founded the highly regarded quarterly music magazine Wax Poetics in 2001, featuring an eclectic mix of artists from Public Enemy to Daft Punk. The New York Times Style Magazine named the publication, “The best and most exquisitely laid-out music bimonthly in America.” There he grew the magazine into a global movement of vinyl collectors, DJs, and music enthusiasts interested in tracing hip-hop's DNA back through its roots. This led to an encyclopedic exploration of everything from R&B and jazz, to reggae and Afrobeat. Torres also oversaw the expansion of the brand into foreign-language Japanese editions, book publishing, and a record label. After fifteen years at the helm of Wax Poetics, Torres joined the Brooklyn lyrics website Genius as Executive Editor. In addition to ensuring the editorial quality of the site's crowd-sourced material, he managed a group of editors providing content for the “Behind the Lyrics” collaboration with Spotify. The fast-paced start-up environment provided a window into a highly engaged online community of music fans at the forefront of the shift in music consumption. 

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Joe: Joe Aboud is a music executive at the intersection of artist development, marketing, and commerce. His music consultancy firm – 444 Sounds – oversees strategy & promotion for clients including record labels, distributors, artist managers, as well as both signed & independent artists. Here, he works with clients like Warner Records/Major Recordings, Concord Music Group, Sony Music, UnitedMasters, Brianna Mazzola, Cash Cash, Anees, and Tank God, among others to provide additional customized services for results-driven artist growth. In addition to an artist management arm, the company delivers marketing solutions for artists & records, with an emphasis on fan community building. Previously, Aboud most recently led marketing and streaming for independent label HITCO, working with artists such as 2x GRAMMY Award-Winner SAINt JHN, Jennifer Lopez, Dixie D'Amelio, and the Dalai Lama (yes, you read that correctly). He also was at Atlantic Records, where he facilitated marketing plans for GRAMMY-Award winning & nominated projects including Elderbrook and Anitta, as well as multi-platinum artists Clean Bandit, Skrillex, David Guetta, Cash Cash and more. In the early days of Apple Music, Aboud worked at the streaming service on the Artist & Label Relations team where he developed internal tools, policies, and best practices for its launch. Beyond his day job, he's an Advisory Board Member for Musicians on Call and has been an NYU alumni mentor.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Ashley: Ashley Austin is the founder & CEO of Artist Legacy Group (ALG), a full-service estate management firm devoted to managing the legacies of iconic personalities, including overseeing the licensing of name, likeness, and other intellectual property rights for film, television, literary, and documentary projects, brand collaborations, and consumer products. Her carefully curated roster is made up of household names, including culturally significant artists like Ronnie Spector and the Ronettes, Sam Cooke, John Belushi and the Blues Brothers, DMX and so many more creators who have impacted our collective pop culture in important ways. With just under two decades in the business, Austin sits at an enviable position in the industry. A digital native, full of fresh ideas and youthful vigor, she pairs an innate understanding of how to succeed in today's fast-moving digital marketplace with a restrained, sober respect for the challenges stewards face when managing an important legacy, earned over her many years working directly with talent in the music business.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Todd: With a decade of experience, Todd Tescher has navigated the complex intersection of music, technology, and commerce from both a major label and independent perspective, mostly sitting in the distribution or label space. As the Head of Digital & Commercial Partnerships at Glassnote Entertainment Group, Todd spearheads global streaming and digital campaigns for a phenomenal roster of artists, including Mumford & Sons, Phoenix, and Aurora, amongst many other acts. His strategic and innovative approach have not only elevated the visibility and success of these artists but have also forged lasting partnerships with major streaming and digital platforms. Prior to his current role, Todd was part of the digital sales team at Sony's The Orchard overseeing their relationship with video focused DSPs, and he started his career as a member of Universal Music Group's global Commercial Partnerships team. With a keen eye for digital trends and a passion for driving engagement, and of course stellar music, Todd continues to leverage technology and creativity to connect artists with audiences in new and impactful ways. Todd has had the pleasure of working on a plethora of campaigns across all genres including: Bad Bunny, Caroline Polachek, Jack White, Kelsea Ballerini, Nas, and Daddy Yankee to name a few.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Sam: Sam Juneman is a violinist, wife, sister, daughter, friend and SVP at Iconic Artists Group, an Azoff Company. She's spent the last 15 years of her career working with labels, managers and artists to embrace data and technology to connect with their fans - most recently with Marketing, Sales, and Strategy positions held at Iconic, Universal and Warner. Sam holds her Masters and Bachelor degrees from University of Washington and University of the Pacific, and currently resides in LA california with her Husband Mike and dog Cassie.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About JP: As the CEO of Interlude Studios, John-Paul (JP) Morray founded Interlude Studios with the dream of building a multi-faceted entertainment company that enables culturally-definitive artists to deliver their philosophies & visions to the world. His journey started managing artists in his hometown of St. Louis. An ambivert with an innate ability to express his creative tendencies through the lens of an executive, JP decided to dive headfirst into the music industry with nothing but a backpack, cheap round-trip tickets from St. Louis to L.A., and a profound love of music and people.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Karl: Karl Fowlkes, Esq. is an internationally recognized entertainment lawyer, music business professor and entrepreneur who has negotiated groundbreaking deals and disruption in entertainment and new media. Following a short stint at Bloomberg L.P. after law school, Karl boldly opened his own law practice, The Fowlkes Firm. Over five years, The Fowlkes Firm negotiated over $60 million worth of deals for artists, music producers, joint ventures and innovative record companies. The firm's clients include artists, musicians, athletes, producers and creative companies that have amassed billions of streams, RIAA certifications, GRAMMY awards, and more. Karl's advocacy for music producers and commitment to innovative deals and education for creatives has garnered appreciation from the likes of Boardroom, CNN, ABC News, Complex, Rolling Stone, Variety, among others. He's been named on Bloomberg Law's 40 Under 40 List and a “Top Music Attorney” by Billboard two times. In addition to building The Fowlkes Firm, Karl is an equity partner in EVGLE LLC, a full service recording, publishing and venture company home to chart-topping artist Blxst. At EVGLE, Karl alongside Blxst and Vic Burnett lead a talented and focused group disrupting the business of Hip-Hop, Technology and Venture. When not building businesses, Karl educates as a Music Business Professor at Drexel University. Karl's courses include: Hip-Hop Evolution, Music Publishing, Contracts in the Music Industry and Copyright Law. In addition, he's consistently delivered initiatives throughout the entertainment and media business outside the classroom involving 41 free articles and three full-scale music business exams open to all.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Mike: A 13+ year music industry veteran, Mike has held positions at Warner's Alternative Distribution Alliance (ADA) and Razor & Tie, based in New York. In his current role as Vice President, Artist & Label Services at ADA, Mike oversees strategic digital marketing and audience development efforts for its Label Services partners and independent distributed labels, in addition to leading commercial relationships with TikTok, Meta, Snapchat, and YouTube. An accomplished multi-genre marketer, Mike has driven campaigns for Macklemore, Ciara, Big Freedia, Central Cee, Dropkick Murphys, Peter Gabriel, Papa Roach, and more. His work on trending songs from Dixie, Dylan Conrique, and Strange Fruits Music has been featured in Business Insider, Music Ally, and led to panel appearances at the annual A2IM Indie Week conference.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Jesse: Jesse comes with 20 years of experience working with major record companies as well as the biggest digital, tech, and management partners around the world. His expertise centers on best in class holistic artist marketing and digital strategy. He has held executive level label positions in Los Angeles, Sydney, and London across multiple departments including Marketing, Digital, Commercial, Artist Social, Advertising, Influencer, and Technology. Furthermore, he is a well-respected and highly connected marketer across the industry and has spearheaded some of the biggest global success stories for artists and labels like Dua Lipa, Zach Bryan, Bebe Rexha, Justice, Charlie Puth, OVO Sound, Atlantic Records, Warner Records, ADA, and more. This trajectory culminated in 17 years in the major label system and then launching his own artist agency CONCAVE CREATIVE where he consults, manages, and markets for a multitude of artists, tech companies, and labels.As of the beginning of 2024, he is now the GM and SVP Marketing of North America for Kartel and working to support artists across all areas of the business in the states.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About LaTecia: LaTecia Johnson is a senior entertainment & technology executive and entrepreneur at the intersection of culture, community, and creativity. As Founder of Visionary Rising (VSNRY) – a creative studio for ambitious brands and creators ready to scale – she's focused on building safe digital spaces while doing innovative work for rising and global acts. Her career includes stints at Fortune 100 companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Nielsen Media, as well as high-growth startups such as Decent Labs, A Cloud Guru, and more. In everything she does, LaTecia works to transform ideas into full-scale endeavors while delivering high-impact outcomes for global clients using a combination of data, actionable insights, emerging social trends, and interactive content.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Nate: Nate Sirotta has been working in music publicity & marketing for 12 years. He currently runs Impulse Artists, a boutique PR, marketing, & consulting agency launched in 2012. Throughout his career, Nate has engaged in over 500 artist campaigns and worked alongside all 3 major label umbrellas, including a two-year in-house consulting stint with UMG from 2016-2018. Nate has also represented independent distributors like AWAL, Symphonic, and Vydia, and many independent labels like Verswire, Ultra, Rostrum, Tooth & Nail, FiXT, and Nettwerk. Career highlights include client placements at Rolling Stone, Billboard, NME, MTV, Nylon, Paper Magazine, Alternative Press, PopSugar, American Songwriter + many others, and brand + app collaborations with Journeys, Uber, Vox/Korg, Shazam, Spotify, and Snapchat. 

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Rob: Rob Grimaldi is a multi-platinum, Grammy nominated songwriter/producer. Extremely diverse and distinct, Rob's proficiency on four instruments and far reaching programming skills gives each of his tracks a unique musicality and identity. With an advanced degree focused on classical and jazz, coupled with extensive production training and an ear for pop hits, the diversity of his collaborators (BTS, Megan thee Stallion, Queen Naija, Blackpink, Jimmie Allen, Tim Mcgraw, Noah Cyrus, etc.) utilizes his extreme versatility in every project. 

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Nikki: Michigan born, Nashville based, Nikki Boon started her professional career as Kane Brown's Tour Manager, later becoming his Day-To-Day Manager. Boon has worked for Martha Earls since 2012, currently under 1021 Entertainment and is also involved in its joint venture with Sony, as well as the production company Demasiado. In 2021 Boon signed pop band Nightly. She originally moved to Nashville to study at Belmont, and later transferred to MTSU to obtain a degree in Music Business with a minor in marketing.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Jacqui: Jacqui Bransky is a leading expert in emerging technologies and Web3, currently serving as the VP of Web3 and Innovation at Warner Records. In this role, she spearheads efforts to develop and implement best-in-class strategies that keep Warner Records artists at the forefront of technology and enable them to connect with fans in innovative ways. Through her work, Jacqui has helped drive revenue growth and elevate following Warner Record's artists: aespa, Bebe Rexha, Teddy Swims, Ashnikko, and Mike Shinoda. Prior to joining Warner Records, Jacqui held several high-level positions within the music industry. As the Director of Commercial Innovation & Artist Strategy at Universal Music Group, she led the development of digital goods and metaverse opportunities across artists, labels, partners, and marketplaces. Her extensive experience in artist management and marketing also includes her tenure as Head of US Marketing at FRNDS MGMT, where she worked with notable acts such as Alison Wonderland, Chet Porter, Crooked Colours, The DMA'S, and GRAACE. During her time at FRNDS MGMT, she played a pivotal role in implementing blockchain technologies and driving the success of Alison Wonderland's WonderQuest project, which has grossed over $3 million to date. Jacqui is a dynamic leader and visionary thinker who continues to push boundaries and drive innovation in the music industry.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Ayal: With 20 years experience in marketing and digital marketing in the music industry including long stints at Warner Records and Universal, Ayal Kleinman established his agency YKE in 2019 to provide his expertise and resources to labels (major/indie), distribution companies, artists, and other marketing agencies to market their repertoire in the ever changing digital media space. 

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Jeff: A major record label veteran, with stints at EMI/Capitol and Virgin Records, and most recently with Warner Music Group, where he has been an executive leader across Global Digital Account Management teams overseeing retail marketing and partnerships across the globe. Now he leads the label's operations for Frontiers Music in North America with global responsibilities in the Digital Sales & Marketing environment.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Lyndsey: Lyndsey Havens is a senior editor at Billboard. She has written cover stories on global stars including Billie Eilish, and Post Malone, reported live from the Grammys red carpet and regularly covers music management and vinyl. She formerly co-hosted the weekly Sirius XM show Billboard Live and is a frequent moderator for organizations including She Is The Music, The Grammy Museum and more. 

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Adam: I started my career 16 years ago working for the band Linkin Park as an assistant at their company Machine Shop. My first jobs included being a receptionist, office manager, personal assistant, and whenever needed – tech support. Before long I started interacting with their fans online via messageboards and chat rooms and worked closely with their management to support the band's digital marketing initiatives. I started the band's Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts and was eventually promoted to Digital Marketing Manager where I ran the band's socials, growing them to over 50M combined followers in just a few years, and conceptualized and executed digital campaigns for various albums, singles and tours. Eventually the band brought me on tour where I coordinated nightly fan club meet and greets. I also helped conceptualize and produce unique fan club events all over the world. In 2013 I made the leap to their record label, Warner Records, where I joined the digital marketing department. In my 7 ½ years there, I worked with artists including Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Michael Buble, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Liam Gallagher, and many more. In 2020 I moved over to Elektra/Fueled By Ramen/Roadrunner where I've worked with Twenty One Pilots, Brandi Carlile, Slipknot, Alec Benjamin, Gojira, and more. In 2022 I was promoted to Head of Digital Marketing at the company.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Gregory: Gregory Hirschhorn is a music executive and entrepreneur. Gregory is currently the CEO/Co-Founder of Too Lost, one of the fastest-growing music distribution companies in the world. Too Lost provides SaaS solutions for independent music creators. Their distribution and publishing services deliver, monetize and protect songs across the globe for over 200,000+ independent artists and labels.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Nicole: Nicole Plantin was most recently General Manager of award winning television and film producer and director Kenya Barris' joint label venture Khalabo Music/Interscope. Previously she was head of A&R at Rostrum Records, an independent label born in Pittsburgh and known for launching the careers of both Wiz Khalifa and the late Mac Miller. While an undergraduate student at NYU, Plantin cut her teeth in the industry as an intern in the A&R admin department at Elektra Records, then helmed by Sylvia Rhone and whose roster included Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott and Ol' Dirty Bastard. Nicole's professional journey crystallized at Star Trak in 2001, where she joined president and CEO Rob Walker in managing the day-to-day operations of a label partnership with Arista Records, as well as the management needs of artists and producers like The Neptunes and Kelis. As the A&R coordinator for all of the label's releases, Plantin is credited on notable projects such as Clipse's ‘Hell Hath No Fury', Kelis's ‘Tasty', N*E*R*D's ‘Fly Or Die', and more. Following five successful years at Star Trak, Nicole was enlisted by super producer Rich Harrison to help launch his joint venture with Atlantic/Richcraft Records. Shortly after the label folded, Nicole was offered a role at BMI as the Director of Writer/Publisher Relations in Los Angeles, where she was responsible for discovering new talent such as Jhene Aiko, Schoolboy Q, Nipsey Hussle, Joey Bada$$, T-Minus (Nicki Minaj, Drake), Illangelo (The Wknd) and more, and signing them to their roster—a position that reflects one of the most important parts of her career. As a multidimensional executive with both a flair for tastemaking and a mastery of the business of the music industry, Plantin “connects the dots” in ways that align nurturing artist's creative talents with the promise of success. While at BMI, Plantin brought a much-needed showcase to the west coast with Next Fresh Thing, a series whose stage was graced by L.A.-based artistsMiguel, Dom Kennedy, Big Sean, Priscilla Rhenea (now Muni Long) among others. After five years at BMI, Nicole returned to working on the label side of the business with the desire to work more intimately with artists and their projects. As VP of A&R at Rostrum, Nicole worked alongside President and founder, Benjy Grinberg to oversee the curation and growth of the label as it entered into its next phase. While there, she took on the projects of existing artists Mod Sun and Vali (now Emotional Oranges), and signed a variety of talent reflective of the many diverse sounds emerging from regions throughout the US and the UK. Her signings included DC rapper Inannet James who was deemed “one of the best new talents in hip-hop” and whose album Keep it Clean “one of best projects, front to back of the year” by the lifestyle publication Hypebeast. Other signings included UK R&B singer-songwriter Taliwhoah, DC rapper Kelow Latesha, Atlanta based multi hyphenate Natalie Lauren and Baton Rouge rapper Caleb Brown. Nicole sits on the board of the Recording Academy. In her spare time, Nicole volunteers as a Grammy NEXT and Next Gen Femme mentor, travels and collects art. Nicole is also the creator and host of the podcast Soeur Lab which highlights creative womxn who drive culture and set trends from behind the scenes.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.  About Veli: Imowo Udo-Utun, known as Veli, is a Philadelphia-based entrepreneur, music executive, and artist manager with an international footprint. Currently, he's a partner in Sounds Music Group where he manages various musical artists, including Cochise and Shy Glizzy. Clients have been a part of a 3x platinum record, two platinum records, three gold records, and a gold album. His past management projects have included working with viral sensations PP Cocaine, StaySolidrocky, 645AR, and BFB Da Packman. In addition to Sounds Music Group, Veli built his own company through managing friends and putting on exclusive live shows in the Philly area. Eventually, Veli Brand was born, centering around the mission of finding "who's next" artists and bringing them to cities for their first shows. This led him to book many top selling and GRAMMY-nominated artists such as Rod Wave, Da Baby, Lil Tjay, $not, PNB Rock, Luke James, YBN Cordae, Rico Nasty, Iann Dior, 24KGoldn, Tierra Whack, Cam'ron, among others. Since 2015, Veli Brand has put on more than 100 shows around the country with the majority being in Philadelphia, his home base.  Veli is also an active investor in hospitality brands around the country, as well as an advocate for entrepreneurship while creating genuine environments for community building.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Livia: Livia is the Head of A&R at Maison Arts and co-founder of 501(c)(3) non-profit, Motion Creative. She works day-to-day with Maison Arts songwriters, producers and artists, creating collaborative opportunities, signing new talent, overseeing operations, as well as reviewing and critiquing their new works. Previous to working at Maison, Livia was the Director of A&R at Big Noise Music Group, where she worked alongside & signed Fridayy (Chris Brown, Jay-Z, John Legend, DJ Khaled, Meek Mill), Stolar (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, G-Eazy), John Feldmann (Avril Lavigne, Mod Sun), Th3ory (Wale, 6lack, Chris Brown, Tory Lanez), and PJ Bianco (ARIZONA, Jonas Brothers, Fifth Harmony), among others. Prior to Big Noise, Livia was the A&R Manager at Arthouse Entertainment, home of artists and writers, Jon Bellion and Kara Dioguardi. She was integrally involved in all facets of the company's operations, including A&R, marketing, management and business affairs. There she assisted in the development of writers and producers, Ingrid Andress (Charli XCX, Matoma, Why Don't We), Feli Ferraro (Normani, Chris Brown), Rabitt (Andy Grammer), Pete Nappi (30 Seconds To Mars, Shinedown), and Mark Holman (Florida Georgia Line). With Motion Creative, Livia's mission is to support programming that encourages community-building and educational opportunities between creatives and the entertainment industry with a focus on underserved communities. There, she organizes a variety of programming such as panels, mentorship 1-1, writing camps and networking events. Several events have been featured on Billboard & Hits Double Daily.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Brian: Check out his billboard article - here!

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Mike: Mike Weiss is a third-generation music industry executive with vast experience spanning A&R, artist management, marketing, strategy, and operations. Currently, the HITS Noisemaker is the VP of Music and Head of A&R at UnitedMasters – the global independent music company that provides premium distribution services and facilitates unique partnerships between artists and the world's biggest brands. In his time at the company, UnitedMasters has had a number of significant successes with artists like NLE Choppa, Tobe Nwigwe, 2kbaby, J.I the Prince, and more. In 2020, Mike was the Head of A&R and Head of Operations where he oversaw all distribution operations, growing UnitedMasters to over 1.5M users. In 2021, Mike was promoted again to his current position where he now oversees artists including Brent Faiyaz, BigXthaPlug, Ekkstacy, Alina Baraz, among others. In 2022, the team accomplished their first Global Billboard Top 10 with “Dreamers” by Jung Kook and BTS which became the official song of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Prior to UnitedMasters, he was an artist manager at Maverick Management developing the careers of Noah Cyrus and Labrinth, achieving multiple platinum records and billions of streams. He lives and works in NYC.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Johnny: Johnny Cloherty is the CEO and Founder of Genni & Co. Genni & Co is a creator marketing & media provider, who uses its portfolio of technology products and agency to differentiate its services and products to best serve marketers and creators. Genni & Co is made up of Songfluencer, Preffy, Yo Suzy, and Genni. 

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Jordan: Jordan Glickson is Vevo's VP of Music & Talent. Jordan oversees the programming strategy and Vevo's relationships with artists, labels, and managers across the United States, Canada, Latin America and Australia. In this role, Jordan and his team select artists for Vevo core programs such as DSCVR and LIFT, as well as other Vevo original content opportunities. They also work with Vevo's partners to maximize exposure and revenue for artists' videos and original content, both on and off YouTube. Jordan joined Vevo in 2011 after time at Interscope Records, Atlantic Records, and Epic Records.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. More about Dylan: Dylan Bourne is CEO and Founder of Bourne Creatives, a diversified entertainment and music company that partners with world-class talent to represent and build their personal brand throughout all stages of careers. With a successful track record and experience working for elite music management companies, major record labels and publishers, Bourne passionately empowers artists, songwriters, and producers to establish and maintain thriving businesses through his unique 360° development approach, integrating innovative creative and digital strategies to serve individual needs. Since forming Bourne Creatives, he has signed and nurtured a growing and diverse roster of cutting-edge talent, such as Dazy, producer and featured artist (with Nicky Youre) on the massive viral hit “Sunroof,” which spent 29 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at No.4, as well as rising hip-hop superstar JELEEL!, who used Tik Tok and explosive live performances to take his song “DIVE IN!” to No.3 on Billboard's Songbreaker Chart and over 100 million streams across all platforms. Additionally, Bourne Creatives' signing DWLLRS recently spent over a month in Tik Tok's top 10 with their single "Blue Spirits". Among a multitude of recent career successes, he also signed 1SRAEL to BeatStars Publishing, who co-produced Future's No.1 single "Wait For You (ft. Drake and Tems)." He additionally helped A&R Gryffin's album Alive, which reached No. 3 on Billboard‘s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Bourne has been featured on Hits Daily Double's coveted music industry Noisemakers list of up-and-coming executives. He is also honored to have been named a Next Gen Executive Ambassador by the Recording Academy. 

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Candace: Candace Stewart is an industry veteran with over 30 years experience in Recording Studio management. She has managed such facilities as Take One Recording, Red Zone, Soundcastle Studios, and Firehouse Studios. Prior to coming onboard at EastWest Studios in Hollywood, Candace managed Cello Studios which was located in the same building, and was converted into EastWest Studios by design superstar Philippe STARCK. She has worked with artists in all genres of music from The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Foo Fighters, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, and Snoop Dogg to film composers, Jerry Goldsmith and Paul Williams. In her tenure as a manager she has seen many technological changes in the industry but her commitment remains the same: to facilitate artists and all those who create music in any way possible.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Nick: Nick Gordon is a senior music executive, brand strategist and public speaker with over 20 years of diverse experience working at the intersection of media distribution, retail, and social commerce, developing influential B2B and consumer brands and leading multimillion dollar, global companies through rapid growth and radical change. As an innovation-focused operating executive, Nick has served in executive roles at Symphonic, The Orchard, and Caroline Distribution and has guided his firms through challenging marketplaces by using advanced technology, optimally targeted brand strategy, and engaging user experiences to create inventive and scalable approaches to connecting rights holders with customers. Currently, Nick is Chief Partnership Officer of music distributor and label services company Symphonic Distribution. Prior to Symphonic, Nick was Vice President, Client Services at The Orchard, a $2billion market leader in the music distribution industry. He joined the company in the early stages of a critical turnaround as its 28th employee. Over his 8-year tenure, he served on the executive management team that grew the firm from $5 million in revenue to an acquisition by Sony. Nick served as general manager of multiple business units and served as a key operator during the acquisitions of TVT Records, IRIS Distribution, and their sector-defining, $65 million merger with IODA and Sony Music, which created the single largest music distributor in history. He also guided record label clients through seismic marketplace changes and helmed the build and launch of The Orchard Workstation, a first-of-its-kind digital asset distribution platform now ubiquitous in the music and film world. Earlier in his career, Nick spent five years as Distributed Labels Manager at EMI-owned Caroline Distribution (now Virgin), working with labels including Astralwerks, Blue Note, Warp, Def Jux, Arts & Crafts, Stones Throw and Ultra. He was also the founder of early direct-to-fan commerce engine Artist Workshop, ultimately sold

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Liz: Liz Eason built the Label Services team at Vydia, overseeing DSP communications, project management, and educational programming for artist & label clients. Eason possesses a unique mixture of music and tech industry expertise with a comprehensive background in performance, sync licensing, artist marketing, and management. Leading marketing strategy for artist projects across all genres of music, Eason has worked with industry players such as French Montana, Russ, Joeboy, Moon Taxi, and lovelytheband. Eason has previously spoken on panels at SXSW and A2IM Indie Week. Other things to note - She is currently getting her MBA at Vanderbilt Owen and she manages rising pop artist, Haiden. Known for his 2022 viral hit "Sorry to Your Next Ex" Haiden has seen early support from DSPs with placement on New Music Friday, big on the internet, Pop Sauce, sad hour and press outlets such as Sweety High, Popdust, and Earmilk.

No matter where you are in your career, you'll benefit from listening to 3Q. 3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more. About Russ: After establishing himself as one of the most respected tastemakers in London's live music scene at VICE and then as an artist manager representing acts including Peace and Superfood, Russ helped launch DICE. As a founding employee at DICE in 2014, he led the music team before becoming Managing Director in 2018, signing major venue deals with UK institutions, Troxy, Scala and The Underworld. Russ was then promoted to Chief Revenue Officer in 2019 and within the space of a year, Russ oversaw DICE's global expansion and led the growth of DICE's revenue streams, all while securing major international partnerships, including Primavera Sound. Most recently, Russ was promoted to President in 2021 and relocated to New York to set up DICE's second HQ. Since arriving, Russ has signed some of the best independent venues and promoters deals across the U.S., including Avant Gardner, Elsewhere, Teksupport, and Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals.