President of Retro Island Productions, Author of "MySpace for Musicians"
Greater Detroit Area
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- Lecturer and Music Biz Coach at Detroit Music Authority and Music Mogul Network
- President at Retro Island Productions, Inc.
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- University of Miami
- Oakland University
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Fran Vincent’s Summary
Fran Vincent is the author of "MySpace for Musicians: The Comprehensive Guide to Marketing Your Music Online" (2007), and the founder and principal of Retro Island Productions, Inc. This unique production company specializes in public relations, marketing, writing, editing, design, music licensing and supervision, and music business coaching/consulting.
As a consultant, publicist, and writer, Fran has worked with clients around the world including: Midisoft Corporation, Mobile Business Information Group (MBIG), the University of Miami Music Press, artists Walter Beasley, Nicci Nix, and Electronic Musician and InTune magazines, among others.
Fran assists clients in building a positive image in their industry, and even takes some into uncharted territory as they break ground in new markets. Clients rely on her to help them build their public profile, position them as experts in their fields, gain greater visibility among customers and their community, and navigate the entertainment industry’s players and pitfalls. Fran’s results-driven PR/marketing campaigns, strategic counseling, relationship-building savvy, and writing and editing skills make her an essential addition to her clients’ in-house teams.
Before starting her own company, Fran spent six years as the marketing and public relations specialist for Warner Bros. Publications, a division of Warner Music Group and Warner/Chappell Publishing. In this exciting position, she had the ear of journalists throughout the music industry and consumer press at large, helping to launch the company’s much-anticipated music curriculum, DVD lines, American Idol products, and other music titles from well-known artists. She also headed up the marketing efforts for B2B programs, industry trade shows, as well as pop music and new media product lines. In all of her projects, she brings a tireless energy and dedication to her work.
For more information, please visit www.myspace.com/retroisland or www.retroisland.com.
Fran Vincent’s Specialties:
Marketing and PR for music/entertainment and lifestyle products/services.
* Marketing, public relations, corporate communications, writing, Web design, MySpace design, editing/proofreading, product/collateral development, project management, email marketing campaigns, tour press, artist launches
* Music business coaching, seminars, workshops, key speaker/panelist
* "Dream Team" building - assembling your ideal project team
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