Advertising / Media Buying
Bill Young Productions
p: (281) 240-7400
www.billyoungprod.com
Bill Young... He started out as a legend in his own mind... mostly on KILT and a couple of other radio stations in Texas. 20 years and thousands of miles of tape later, Bill Young isn't merely a legend in his mind; the production company he founded is a legend in the industry. In the time it took you to read this, a Bill Young Productions commercial aired somewhere in North America. If you're a slow reader, maybe two.
What could be easier than having audio, video, animation, graphics, print, live event production and new media under one roof? How 'bout not having it all under your roof. We're a one-stop creative shop that can meet all your production demands without increasing your head count one iota. Overloaded? Pile it on. We don't just meet the challenge, we eat the challenge.
Patton House Entertainment
www.pattonhouseentertainment.com
After graduating with a degree in Radio and Television Production from Kent State University, Andrew Patton started his work in the Christian music industry as an announcer doing evenings at WCRF in Cleveland, Ohio. Sixteen years later, now living in Nashville, he escalated to the role of vice president of National Promotions for Provident Label Group, and then onto starting his own talent management and promotion firm.
Patton has had a long-term vision for helping artists engage fully into the music industry and help guide them to success that lasts long past a single album or tour. “My new venture on the management side is really a dream accomplished. I am so excited about working with the entire spectrum of the talents career.”
His work also finds him utilizing extensive relationships and an excellent reputation with radio stations across the country. In 2005, Patton was nominated for and won the Radio & Record’s Christian Promotion Executive of the Year Award, based on industry voting from across the country. “I was so honored to win this award during my last year at Provident. I respect the relationships at radio and records that I have, and am thankful for this recognition.”
Blair Artist Management
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=155162746
Blair Artist Management was founded in March of 2007 by Steve Blair, a 13 year veteran of the music industry. His career began in 1995 as the drummer of Gray Dot Records artist, "Age of Faith" where the band realized success with a Number 1 CHR radio single, Top 5 music video on ZTV and countless concert dates with the most iconic artists in Christian Music, including Third Day, Newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman, Audio Adrenaline and many others. In 2000, Steve left life as an artist to work at EMI Music out of Nashville, TN. While at EMI Music, Steve served in a capacity that helped to launch artists like Chris Tomlin, TobyMac, David Crowder Band, Nichole Nordeman, Bethany Dillon and many others. The next chapter of his career will have Steve working directly with artists where he will be able to use his experience on both sides of the industry to help artists have lasting and meaningful careers. Steve's experience is unique in the fact that he has the perspective of an artist and a record label. This unique perspective will give artists signed with Blair Artist Management a distinct advantage and has positioned Blair Artist Management as a great home for the new generation of artists.
GOA Booking – Greg Oliver Agency
Greg Oliver – President
1710 Gen. George Patton Dr. #104
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 790-5540 Phone
(615) 376-4515 Fax
www.goa-inc.com
With 38 years of combined experience, our agents have the skill and the knowledge to serve you with integrity while balancing business and ministry. Although this is a daily balancing act, we here at GOA feel that we are more focused than ever and ready for any challenge that may come our way. The GOA team has learned many valuable lessons over the years, but feel that the most important lesson they have learned is that communication and quality customer care are the key to success. We understand and respect our clients and never want to forget that we are where we are because of simple lessons that have been learned and applied over the years as our company has grown.
Generation X Entertainment
Tim Murphy - President
p: (763) 413-9611
e: genxinc@aol.com
http://www.genxentertainment.us
Full service booking agent specializing in Clubs, Fairs and Festivals and unique non-traditional outlets
CD Intelligence
BandLink "Innovative CD Enhancement Technology"
Louis McNeil – Vice President of Operations
p: (404) 817-8050
e: lmcneil@cdintelligence.com
www.cdintelligence.com
www.bandlink.com
CD Intelligence’s BandLink Fan Relationship Management application solves the problem of declining CD sales, CD piracy, and skyrocketing marketing cost by transforming standard audio CDs into entertainment and marketing mega-tools.
BandLink defends the music industry against digital music and illegal duplication, while protecting the industry’s enormous investment in the production and distribution of physical CDs. BandLink improves ROI by
generating cost savings throughout the enterprise and creating multiple revenue streams through direct post-sale opportunities with current fans.
Koch Entertainment - Distribution, National / International
p: (516) 484-1000
www.kochent.com
Headquartered in New York and now celebrating twenty years of growth and innovation, KOCH Entertainment Distribution continues to lead the independent sector as the largest independent music and video distributor in North America and holds the highest market share of any independent.
In 1991, KOCH revolutionized independent music distribution by becoming the first national independent distributor of domestic labels in the U.S., offering an alternative to the traditional system of regional independent distribution or national major label distribution. KOCH has since set the pace for independent music and video distribution in North America and now boasts an unparalleled roster of strong independent labels covering a wide spectrum of genres in both music and video.
RED Music - Distribution
p: (212) 404-0600
e: redmusic@redmusic.com
www.redmusic.com
RED Music has created its own path and set new standards of excellence for the industry by remaining the dominant independent distributor while efficiently and profitably supplying music/entertainment for the public through strategic alliances with innovative labels and entertainment companies.
The ability to take the knowledge that consumers, retailers, our industry and competition have to offer, has shaped the company to be unique, profitable, and growing in the light of consolidation and other industry changes. Using our massive, combined experience---we are capable of detecting trends and changes. We are manageable in size and structure and react to those situations; with a pro-active stance. ---keeping us ahead of the curve.
Innovative Distribution Network - Distribution
www.idndist.com
Innovative Distribution Network "IDN", a division of Alliance Entertainment, is one of the leading distributors of independent labels in the USA. Innovative Distribution Network utilizes Alliance's extensive distribution infrastructure, marketing channels and advanced technology to bring the product of independent manufacturers of home entertainment products to the retail market and consumers.
Partnering with a select group of emerging and established independent labels which share IDN's commitment to building a quality distribution operation, IDN focuses its efforts on a targeted group of labels to maximize results. Serving as the sales and marketing arm of the affiliated independent labels, IDN promotes, sells and fulfills product to all major chains, mass merchants, wholesalers and independent retailers in addition to the new and emerging retail outlets.
Alternative Distribution Alliance - Distribution
www.ada-music.com
Alternative Distribution Alliance, better known as ADA, is one of the leading distributors of independent music in the U.S. Their focus is on developing and marketing artists signed to indie labels and select projects from the Warner Music Group of labels: Warner Bros., Elektra Entertainment, Atlantic Records, and Rhino Records. ADA, headquartered in Manhattan with 16 branch offices nationwide, is divided into three sales regions handling all functions of music distribution. Their success can be attributed to a strong national sales force that is not only in touch with the marketplace and the music, but that has also nurtured relationships with the people who work in the stores. The sales staff is the eyes and ears of their artists and labels. ADA is in the marketplace everyday, presenting new releases, checking catalog, developing in-store visibility programs and setting up artist in-store performances. ADA's marketing success is reflected in steady, annual sales growth. ADA has distributed a number of Gold and Platinum projects (Nirvana, Liz Phair, Everlast, Vengaboys, Sixpence None the Richer, Squirrel Nut Zippers and Better Than Ezra). Sales from these artists, and many others distributed by ADA, begin with modest ship-outs and manifest long-term artist development strategies, which inevitably pay off.
City Hall Records - Distribution
p: (415) 457-9080
e: help913@cityhallrecords.com
www.cityhallrecords.com
City Hall Records is an independently owned and operated international independent music distribution company. Located in San Rafael, California, just North of San Francisco, City Hall does business in the US, Canada, Japan, Europe and Australia.
City Hall's staff, many of whom have musical backgrounds, possess the musical knowledge to understand customers' needs and the passion to fulfill them. City Hall offers diverse musical styles on all sizes of independent labels. Jazz, Blues, Rap/Hip Hop, and World Beat genres are prominently featured in the City Hall catalog.
Red Eye Distribution - Distribution
p: (336) 578-7300
www.redeyeusa.com
Based in Graham, NC (near Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill), Redeye began in 1996 by focusing on the rich independent music of the southeast and providing an outlet for the Artists that made up the scene with a distribution option which allowed them access to all the major accounts located in their region. Since then, we have developed a strong distribution network nationally and work to provide our services to a broad range of accounts and regions.
Our goal is to make Redeye’s catalog representative of what’s going on in the various vibrant music scenes across the country. Scanning our 3,000-plus title catalog, we hope you'll find all the best in regional music including all genres such as pop, rock, indie rock, punk, bluegrass, country, electronica, jazz, alternative country, blues, jazz, reggae, hip hop, techno and much more. We're very proud of our catalog of great labels and exclusive titles available to our accounts.
Entertainment Law
Bernard M. Resnick - Entertainment Lawyer
p: (610) 660-7774
e: BMResnick@aol.com
www.bernardresnick.com
Bernard M. Resnick, Esq., P.C. is a full-service entertainment, communications and sports law firm headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Our two attorneys, Bernard M. "Bernie" Resnick and Priscilla J. "Sally" Mattison, have combined experience of over twenty-five years in the entertainment industry. As a result of an extensive and confidential peer review by members of the Bar, our firm has been awarded the prestigious "AV" rating from LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell.
The firm's clientele ranges across many styles and genres of talent, encompassing recording artists, songwriters, record producers, agents, managers, filmmakers, financiers, internet website designers and operators, professional athletes, etc. Clients of the firm vary from "baby bands" and neophyte filmmakers to gold and platinum-selling recording artists, producers & songwriters, Grammy award winners, members of the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame, record labels, international entertainment businesses and publicly-traded companies. The firm regularly places client music in television programs, movies, and video games.
Graphic/Web Design
Brickhouse Direct
P: (216)591-9238
www.brickhousedirect.com
Founded in 2003 by multi-platinum recording artist Jim Brickman, Brickhouse Direct (BHD) provides strategic marketing and e-commerce solutions for clients in the entertainment industry. Our Clients include IMG (Stars on Ice), Universal Music, Concord/Starbucks Music Group, and individual artists such as Amy Grant, Dave Koz, comedian Anita Renfroe and American Idol finalist Chris Sligh. We focus on consumers who are passionate about something, (music, skating, fashion or faith) and turn that passion into a long-term relationship which is monetized over time. What makes BHD unique is our end-to-end solution. We work with clients to develop, manage and implement a marketing strategy that ranges from web design to membership management, right through payment processing and merchandise fulfillment. We offer a turnkey solution that delivers bottom line results.
Printing / CD Manufacturing
EDC – Entertainment Distribution Company
Entertainment Distribution Company
Kings Mountain (Manufacturing)
700 S. Battleground Avenue
Grover, NC 28073-0400
Shannon Borneman
Phone: 704-734-4130
Fax: 704-734-4280
E-Mail: info-us@edcllc.com
Entertainment Distribution Company (EDC) is one of the world’s largest, fully integrated optical disc manufacturing and distribution providers in the world, headquartered in New York. EDC was established in 2005 following the acquisition of the manufacturing and distribution facilities of the Universal Music Group.
As an independent player in the entertainment industry we have developed an excellent profile delivering customized and refined Supply-Chain-Solutions to our clients.
EDC has become an exclusive supply chain service provider to leading companies within the entertainment industry. With manufacturing, procurement, packaging, distribution and related integrated services we support our clients with highly efficient workflows.
Shape CD
p: 212-279-2929
e: shapecdny@aol.com
www.shapecd.com
Shape Media, LLC was formed by current co-presidents, Rod Lowenstein and Lou Vaccarelli. Vaccarelli teamed with Lowenstein, who, as previous Founder and CEO of The Original Shape CD, Inc., was responsible for bringing the Shaped CD concept to the United States and making it a commercially viable direct marketing tool for corporate America. To date, tens of millions of Shaped CD's have been successfully produced and distributed by corporations domestically.
TSI
p: 800-310-0800
f: 818-904-0267
www.cdmanufacturing.com
Tape Specialty opened its doors on May 1st, 1976. Joe Martinson of Martinsound, and Dale Manquin, working as independent contractors, helped to build and create the systems and components used at TSI. Joe Martinson, inventor of the Neve "Flying Faders", used a computer aided design for the playback and record amplifiers on the master transport. This was in 1978, and Martinson was far ahead of anyone else in this field. Dale Manquin was one of the engineers who designed and built endless loop master transports for the attractions at Disneyland. In 1980, they needed a duplication house to send their clients to. Joe decided that if he were sending "his" clients for duplication at TSI, TSI must provide a quality product. TSI has now become one of the most respective plants in the field of music replication!
At TSI, we are known for "hitting the receiver on the run". If you are in Atlanta on Monday, and Detroit on Tuesday, and Toronto on Wednesday, your order will be at those destinations awaiting your arrival. What you do not sell on the road can be warehoused and drop shipped to your distributors at a moment’s notice utilizing our Express Fulfillment Service.
Woolsey CDR
Rob Woolsey – President
p: (615) 834-0220
e: woolseycdr@aol.com
Local Nashville CD duplicator, Woolsey CDR is the absolute BEST at emergency runs and overnight needs. If you need it TOMORROW, call Rob Woolsey
Professional Organizations
Recording Artists Coalition
e: info@recordingartistscoalition.com
www.recordingartistscoalition.com
The RAC is a nonprofit, non-partisan coalition formed to represent the interests of recording artists with regard to legislative issues in which corporate and artists' interests conflict, and to address other public policy debates that come before the music industry.
Promotional Products
Synergy Ad Specialties
Eric Anderson - Vice President, Sales
p: (516) 763-4200
f: (516) 763-7442
e: synergyad@optonline.net
www.synergyadspecialties.com
"Merchandising for the Music Industry...and Beyond!"
We carry a huge assortment of proven, quality merchandise like shirts, jackets, hats, cups, pens, CD holders, CD openers, harmonicas, egg shakers, drum sticks, guitar picks, CD greeting cards, stickers, buttons, lighters, balloons, bags, bottle openers, key chains, laminates, lanyards, coasters and many more items geared to music industry promotions and to fit your budget. Products perfect for in-store events, conventions, retail promotions, listening parties, artist showcases, promotional mailings, added value incentives, etc... Quality products to promote your artists and increase your business!
Publicity & Press
Luck Media & Marketing
Steve Levesque - President
p: (818) 760-8077
e: Steve@luckmedia.com
www.luckmedia.com
LUCK is the convergence of opportunity and preparedness. The combination of TALENT and LUCK equals success.
Luck Media & Marketing has the expertise to reach media of any kind with information about your company and your artists. From tip sheets to glossy magazines; from mass circulation newspaper to fanzines; TV in all its cable and superhighway variations; online and internet; and whatever is around the next corner and on the cutting edge to get information to the public: the people who buy the product.
360 Media
Tara Murphy - President
p: (404) 577-8686
e: info@360media.net
www.360media.net
One thing that we believe is very important when choosing a public relations firm is to find out how that firm defines public relations. You need to make sure that your definition matches ours and that our overall goals are
aligned. To 360 Media, public relations is not just getting a client's name seen and heard, which is important, but also attaching positive thoughts and images with that name. Overall, we create an image which educates the public
on how beneficial your service is to them.
Nashville Publicity
Brian Mayes - President
p: (615) 771-2040
e: brian@nashvillepublicity.com
www.nashvillepublicity.com
With over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Brian Mayes founded Nashville Publicity Group in 2002, where he has had the opportunity to represent multi-platinum recording artists, award-winning actors, authors and feature films. Mayes had previously served as Director of Publicity at Brentwood Records and President and Director of Marketing & A&R for Audience Records, which he co-founded under the Pamplin Music umbrella. Prior to moving to Nashville in 1996, this Los Angeles native worked in artist management and various TV/film projects including The Late Show with Arsenio Hall, The Wonder Years and The Grammy Awards.
AristoMedia Group
Jeff Walker – President
p: (615) 269-7071
e: info@aristomedia.com
www.aristomedia.com
In a business where longevity is often measured in weeks instead of years, The AristoMedia Group stands out. Setting up shop in the attic of his home in 1980, Jeff Walker established Aristo Music Associates, Inc. Now, nearly three decades later, the firm's successful track record is embodied in the many gold and platinum albums lining the office walls. The AristoMedia Group encompasses a broad range of services dedicated to offering the entertainment industry innovative integrated marketing strategies. AristoMedia's distinct advantage is housing entertainment PR, new media, video marketing, record promotion and club promotion under one roof. The AristoMedia Group epitomizes synergy. Together, the divisions combine talents to maximize client exposure through print, radio, television, online and video outlets.
Conqueroo
Cary Baker
13351-D Riverside Dr. #655
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423-2540
p: (818) 501-2001
efax: (818) 474-7605
e: cary@conqueroo.com
www.conqueroo.com
Cary Baker, a music industry publicity executive for more than 20 years, launched the new music publicity company conqueroo in April 2004. The company now enters its second year as a vital player in today’s pop music PR world. The Los Angeles-based company represents a variety of national and independent artists including J.J. Cale, Caitlin Cary, Thad Cockrell, Robert Cray, Marshall Crenshaw, Peter Himmelman, Robert Earl Keen, Eleni Mandell, Anne McCue, James McMurtry, Vernon Reid, Stan Ridgway, Mark Sandman (Morphine), Billy Joe Shaver, Michelle Shocked, Chris Stamey, Tres Chicas, Tony Joe White, Buckwheat Zydeco, selected Shout! Factory reissues and the Ponderosa Stomp festival.
Radio Promotion
Co5 Promotion
Tracy Brown
p: (214) 331-5900
e:
trabrown@sbcglobal.net
CO5 Promotion is a national field staff for hire. Strategically placed in the West, East, South and Midwest major metropolitan centers, our field team can be counted on to handle your music in all major DMA markets regionally, or on a national level. The team is a self-motivated action based unit with a take no prisoners attitude, and is capable of both developing and implementing your plans for radio marketing and promotion. Our strengths include Modern Rock and specialty shows, Active Rock, Rock, AAA, and other contemporary radio formats. The CO5 Promotion team has built strong relationships with key decision programmers by way of working at major and independent record labels in several different capacities. CO5 Promotion is integrity, focus and reach. As a collective unit, CO5 will work to quadruple your national reach and strengthen your artist’s awareness as it relates to radio impact dates, radio adds and maintained radio airplay.
Daybreak Entertainment - Morning Show Radio Promotion
Alan Rommalfanger - President
p: (805) 492-0707
e: armgmt@aol.com
http://www.daybreakentertainment.com
Daybreak Entertainment features the largest and most accurate morning show databases. Our long standing relationships with morning show producers/hosts provides our clients with a direct link to those individuals directly responsible for determining the content of their show.
These unparalleled relationships allow us to bypass traditional programming/promotional hurdles — achieving critical exposure.
Mazzetta Promotions - Hot A/C and A/C Formats, Secondary Markets
Tom Mazzetta
p: (303) 652-0123
mobile: (720) 318-8796
e: mazpromo@aol.com
Tom began his career in 1972 for MS Distribution and then Heilicher as a sales and promotion rep, then went on to serve as the Polydor Southeastern Promotion Rep and Trade Director, a position which soon turned into the Western Regional Promotion Manager for Polygram, London Records Western Regional Promotion & Trade Director and National Promotion director for International Artists (then owned by Kenny Rodgers). In 1990, He started his own independent promotion company, Mazzetta Promotions, which has been operating and consistantly hailed as one of the best, ever since.
His primary focus is in the Hot A/C and A/C formats within the Secondary & Tertiary markets.
Clients have included: LeAnn Rimes, Mannheim Steamroller, John Tesh, Sarah Brightman, Ringo Starr, 10CC, Thin Lizzy, Moody Blues, Roy Orbison, Eva Cassidy, Simply Red, Orleans, Natalie Grant, Robert Palmer, Paul McCartney, Tony Bennett, Michael McDonald, and Steven Curtis Chapman to name but a few.
Navigator Company - Major Market Radio Promotions
Claire Parr
p: (203) 226-9939
e: claireparr@aol.com
Founded in 1999, The Navigator Company is a full service Radio Promotion outlet providing weekly tracking, promotion management and fullfillment. They assemble and oversee retainer teams, integrate w/ marketing, retail, and serve as an "out of house" A/C and Hot A/C department for many major and indy labels who have elimitated these positions. Claire Parr has done A/C and Hot promotion for 17 years. She was at Enigma 86/87 - Geffen as Dir. Adult promo & Mkting - 1988-1993, She ran her own indy A/C company (Callahan-West & Assoc) in 93-94 - and was VP/Curb Records from 1994-1999 - then formed Navigator at the end of 1999.
Claire is one of the BEST in the business!
Clients have included: Shania Twain, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Rod Stewart, LeAnn Rimes, Coldplay, Faith Hill, Pearl Jam, Incubus, Norah Jones, and many, many more.
Twin Vision - AAA, College, Americana, Folk, Blues
Peter Hay
p: (718) 768-3268
http://www.twinvision.net
We look at the big picture, helping to create a strategy for project and label development drawn from 30 years experience working with developing music artists. We will customize a campaign which considers the specific market direction, audience and budget parameters of each project. By quarterbacking a campaign, we offer direction on distribution, marketing, street teams, publicity, A&R, international licensing or major label affiliation.
Twin Vision was launched 14 years ago by PETER HAY whose career spans thirty-two years in the music industry. He spent eight years at London Records where, as an integral member in the A&R department, he was instrumental in the development of the careers of ZZ Top, Dave Edmunds, Thin Lizzy, Al Green, John Mayall, and Savoy Brown. He also worked on publicity and promotion for the Moody Blues, Van Morrison, Tom Jones, and the Rolling Stones.
MVP Entertainment - Top 40 Pop, Top 40 Rhythm, Hot A/C, A/C, Modern Rock, Active Rock, Music Video
Sam Kaiser
p: 805-969-7095
http://www.mvpent.com
MVP Entertainment consults and quarterbacks national promotion projects in all of the contemporary music formats…including Top 40 Pop, Top 40 Rhythm, Hot A/C, A/C, Modern Rock, Active Rock and Music Video. This includes strategic planning; budgeting and execution with a custom designed “A” level national promotion team. MVP works closely with ALL of the major independent promotion companies in all areas of pop and rock music, directing and supervising their activities akin to a major label promotion team. MVP is the longest tenured and most respected Promotion Quarterback in the U.S., maintaining excellent long term relationships with their peers, radio broadcasters, programming consultants, music video and other related areas.
Sam Kaiser has been part of the music industry for 27 years and has held positions of VP Promotion/Atlantic Records, VP Programming/MTV, Sr. VP Promotion at both UNI/MCA Records and Enigma/Capitol Records. He was awarded “National Promotion Exec of the Year” twice (by the Pop Music Survey).
Sam started MVP Entertainment, in 1991, and has been fortunate to be honored as “Independent Promotion Company of the Year”. MVP works with a variety of major and independent record labels, artist managers and music publishers. MVP also offers specialty services with an Internet Promotion/Marketing division and a Radio Morning Show Promotion division.
Booking Agents
GOA Booking – Greg Oliver Agency
Greg Oliver – President
1710 Gen. George Patton Dr. #104
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 790-5540 Phone
(615) 376-4515 Fax
www.goa-inc.com
With 38 years of combined experience, our agents have the skill and the knowledge to serve you with integrity while balancing business and ministry. Although this is a daily balancing act, we here at GOA feel that we are more focused than ever and ready for any challenge that may come our way. The GOA team has learned many valuable lessons over the years, but feel that the most important lesson they have learned is that communication and quality customer care are the key to success. We understand and respect our clients and never want to forget that we are where we are because of simple lessons that have been learned and applied over the years as our company has grown.
Generation X Entertainment
Tim Murphy - President
p: (763) 413-9611
e: genxinc@aol.com
http://www.genxentertainment.us
Full service booking agent specializing in Clubs, Fairs and Festivals and unique non-traditional outlets.
Recording Studios
Trod Nossel Productions & Recording Studios
Rob Cavalier - Executive Director
p: (203) 269-4465
e: info@trodnossel.com
www.trodnossel.com
Trod Nossel Productions & Recording Studios, established 1968 in Connecticut, is the longest operating recording studio in New England. It is an organization dedicated to servicing artists and clients involved in the music, advertising and broadcast entertainment arts. It is our intention to enhance specific areas of music production, promotion and career development related to the achievement of prosperity for the artist. It is our purpose to provide artists and clients with an ethical, aesthetic environment in which valuable final product can be achieved and personal, collective and financial goals realized.