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Today's guest, Kavi Halemane, has worked in various parts of the music business. After starting his career in digital marketing and strategy for Interscope Records he moved on to work directly with artists and content creators as VP of Marketing for the Collective Digital Studio and EVP & Head of Digital for The Collective. Currently Kavi is working in music programming as an executive vice president & general manager at iHeartRadio. We have a great chat about all things digital in music, what to look for in a manager, and the importance of relationships. In this episode, we'll dig in on... The digital download to streaming transition Relationships are the key to your career Hearing your music on the radio Staying ahead of the game Blockchain and music rights management Working for a major label What to look for in a potential manager Early YouTube Never getting bored Learn More About Kavi Halemane... Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/kavident (http://www.instagram.com/kavident) Twitter: https://twitter.com/darthkavi (https://twitter.com/darthkavi) Our Sponsors: Sign Up for Complete Producer Network https://www.completeproducer.net/share/z_LJhc8M_GtKZ1OX?utm_source=manual (HERE)! Get on the Waitlist for The Beats Accelerator Process https://knowledge.completeproducer.pro/bapwaitlist (HERE)! Get on the Waitlist for The Mix Accelerator Process http://mixaccelerator.com/ (HERE)! Other Links: https://www.travisference.com/coffeecup (Give Me a Coffee Cup!) Support Progressions on https://www.patreon.com/progressionspod (Patreon)! Sign up for the https://mailchi.mp/87a95bbfe666/progressionspod (Progressions Mailing List) https://kit.co/travisference (Gear and Recommended Reading List) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/ (https://www.instagram.com/progressionspod/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/ (https://www.facebook.com/ProgressionsPod/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/progressionspod (https://twitter.com/progressionspod) Learn more about Travis: https://www.travisference.com/ (https://www.travisference.com/) Credits: Guest: Kavi Halemane Host: Travis Ference Editor: Travis Ference Theme Music: inter.ference
Jennifer Perri is the Vice President of the Univision Creator Network at Univision Communications, which creates engaging content for Hispanic and Latino Americans. Prior to Univision, Jen was an early employee at several defining online video companies, including CurrentTV, Big Frame, and Collective Digital Studio. She has also consulted for a number of large media brands and independently managed digital talent like Jenna Marbles throughout her career. We cover a wide range of topics in this conversation, from Univision’s decision to build rather than buy an MCN to Al Gore’s love of karaoke and the possibilities for blockchain to ensure journalistic integrity. Jen also shares her experience working with early YouTube stars like MystertyGuitarMan, Jenna Marbles, and Tay Zonday to help guide their careers and properly evaluate sponsorship opportunities. And finally, we consider the Internet’s potential to provide women, Hispanics, and other marginalized groups a chance to redefine their identity and perception in media. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video. Subscribe for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOST James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, the essential influencer marketing platform for media companies, agencies, and brands. OUR SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Shareability, a social content company that makes videos people actually want to watch. They work with brands and influencers to create content that explodes across the web through social sharing and organic discovery. For years, Shareability has been topping the charts with crowd captivating videos for brands like Pepsi, Pizza Hut, Sony Entertainment, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s ROC, delivering over 1B views, 5M shares, and 50,000 press mentions. Check out some examples of their work on shareability.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Studio71 CEO Reza Izad talks with Recode's Peter Kafka about how the business of online video has changed in recent years. Izad came to Studio71 when the German TV station ProSieben bought an earlier company that he co-founded, Collective Digital Studio, and he has worked with YouTube celebrities such as Fred, Lilly Singh and Roman Atwood. He believes "everything that’s successful in entertainment is an outlier" and talks about how digital stars can make the jump to other online platforms and traditional TV. Izad also chats about why Facebook's video ascendancy is a question of when, not if. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Weinstein is the Co-Founder and President of Studio71 (formerly Collective Digital Studio). He began his career at United Talent Agency before trying his hand at the production business and ultimately becoming fascinated by digital media. In 2007, he and three partners launched Collective Digital Studio to focus on discovering and developing digital talent. German broadcaster ProSieben acquired a majority stake in the company in July 2015 and is now helping to expand the business internationally. This episode is packed with stories – from financing and producing Katt Williams’s first comedy special to creating one of the first feature films around a YouTube star. Both of these projects, Dan says, reflect the organizing thesis of Collective Digital Studio: that they could create a direct relationship between artist and consumer, leveraging data to inform the content creation and distribution strategy. He explains the decision to scale individual talents rather than pursue scaled channel aggregation... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Jackie Koppell (former Head of Talent at AwesomenessTV) and Jordan Worona (Talent Manager at Studio71, formerly Collective Digital Studio) join the All Things Video podcast for a discussion about talent management in the world of digital influencers. This episode serves as an introduction to talent management and highlights the differences between working with talent in the traditional and digital worlds. We dig into the business of talent management to understand the key players involved and the various revenue streams available to online influencers. Finally, we reflect on the evolution of the digital influencer space and share some predictions for what’s coming next. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video. Subscribe for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOST James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He currently serves as the SVP, Growth for Bent Pixels, the premier technology provider for the world's leading video networks and next-generation media companies. OUR SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Epidemic Sound, the company reimagining music licensing for the digital age. Epidemic’s library contains tens of thousands of tracks that you can license a la carte or on a subscription basis. Unlike other music licensing companies, Epidemic Sound owns its entire catalogue and makes tracks available via one straightforward license to cover all your needs, worldwide and in perpetuity – no more headaches around usage reporting, performance royalties, or murky rights ownership. It’s better for the artists and better for you, the creator. So whatever your music needs, www.epidemicsound.com has got you covered! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Phil Ranta is the Chief Operating Officer at Collective Digital Studio (CDS). Prior to CDS, Phil was employee #9 at Fullscreen, where he spent 3 years growing the creator network until the company’s acquisition by Otter Media. He’s as hilarious as he is insightful, having spent years on various comedy projects and working as a professional comedian. In this episode, we learn more about Fullscreen’s humble beginnings and rapid growth. We also cover the overabundance of influencer marketing platforms and agencies as well as recent M&A activity in the space, including Phil’s participation in the Fullscreen and CDS acquisitions. And finally, we hear about some of Phil’s passion projects, including http://www.comedypodcastnetwork.com/ and his frequent improv appearances at the Second City Hollywood. Host: James Creech ABOUT THE SHOW All Things Video is a podcast dedicated to uncovering the past and charting the future of the online video ecosystem. Listen to interviews with founders, executives, and thought leaders from the world’s leading video networks and engage in thought-provoking debates about the key issues shaping the next generation of entertainment. From the short-form content revolution to the rise of multi-channel networks (MCNs) and the fragmentation of video viewership in an always-on world, All Things Video reveals the key trends and insights from the world of digital video. Subscribe for new episodes and updates! ABOUT THE HOST James Creech is an entrepreneur focused on technology, online video, and digital media. He currently serves as the SVP, Growth for Bent Pixels, the premier technology provider for the world's leading video networks and next-generation media companies. OUR SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by Bent Pixels, the premier technology provider for the world’s leading MCNs and next-generation media companies. The Bent Pixels platform provides back-office network administration tools to facilitate partner onboarding, network intelligence, and payments. The company also provides digital rights management solutions for content claiming and anti-piracy on YouTube. There’s a reason 4 of the top 5 MCNs and dozens more across 5 continents trust Bent Pixels. Visit www.bentpixels.com to learn more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app