Director of Creative Music Services (LA) at Audiosocket Music
Greater Los Angeles Area
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- Director of Creative Music Services (LA) at Audiosocket Music
- Master licensing guy for Bloodshot and Loveless Records at :Independent Contractor
- Past
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- Remote Production Contractor (non staff) Chicago at KEXP
- Creative. Commercial Licencing at Bug Music
- Account Executive (music accounts lead) at Newcity magazine
- Freelance at MTV Networks
- Online Project Manager at Soul Kool LLC
- Event Operations Representative at Experience Music Project
- Education
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- The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
- Whitman College
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Mike Turner’s Summary
Experienced and professional music-marketing manager with a consistent history of high-level responsibility and effectiveness in revenue driven roles. Hold a substantial background in music publishing, licensing/supervision, new media, sponsorships and advertising, artist relations and event coordination/production. Extremely comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. Possess extensive technical experience with audio engineering and well versed with in-studio production, as well as live reinforcement environments.
Mike Turner’s Specialties:
-music publishing/licensing and supervision
-A&R
-writing and music journalism
-music sponsorships/events/advertising/lifestyle brand exposure
-lookin' good!
Mike Turner’s Experience
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Director of Creative Music Services (LA)
Audiosocket Music
(Music industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
- Generate sync licensing revenue for the Audiosocket catalogue of over 1,000 emerging artists, labels and composers through placement in film, TV, advertising, video games, mobile content and more.
- Network with studios, ad agencies and various media production companies to realize their creative vision through music. -
Master licensing guy for Bloodshot and Loveless Records
:Independent Contractor
(Music industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Seek out opportunities for the creative exploitation of Bloodshot and Loveless Records master recordings in all areas of Media; Film, TV, Commercial web etc. Noteworthy artists include: Ryan Adams, Neko Case, Old 97’s, Detroit Cobras, Firewater, Bobby Bare Jr., Carie Akre, The Shackletons, New Faces, The Ruby Doe [many more]
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Remote Production Contractor (non staff) Chicago
KEXP
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Broadcast Media industry)
2006 — 2008 (2 years )
• Created, Produce, market, manage, book and host an on going monthly showcase and video series featuring local and national artists in Chicago for KEXP Seattle called "Equalizer" sponsored by The Onion and Goose Island Beer. Equalizer joins 5 other cities in KEXP’s top markets out side of Seattle as its most successful monthly showcase event.
• Managed KEXP media sponsorship of 2006 Intonation Music Festival in Chicago (now called Pitchfork) currated by Vice magazine featuring: Bloc Party, The Streets, Ghost Face Killah, Robert Pollard, Lady Sov [many more]
- Developed and implemented the KEXP "Chicago Posse" street team to represent and execute KEXP Seattle's interests in the Chicago market -
Creative. Commercial Licencing
Bug Music
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Music industry)
September 2006 — September 2007 (1 year 1 month)
Music Licensing/A&R/Creative
• Network with music supervisors to provide creative support for media placement utilizing the extensive Bug Music catalogue of administered and co-published compositions including: Iggy Pop, Ryan Adams, Wilco, Bright Eyes, Bad Finger, Pete Townshend and hundreds more.
• Seek out new or unpublished songwriting talent in the Midwest for potential signing to Bug Music catalogue
• Develop branding and marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and cache` -
Account Executive (music accounts lead)
Newcity magazine
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)
2004 — 2006 (2 years )
• Manage accounts (local and national). Generate new business, develop, coordinate and execute promotional events and sponsorship opportunities focusing on music (venues/labels/promoters), arts, culture and media. Increase magazine visibility and impact for Newcity and its marketing partners. Develop and host Newcity events.
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Freelance
MTV Networks
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; VIA; Entertainment industry)
2003 — 2004 (1 year )
-Talent Relations/Production
• Assisted Talent Artist Relations dept. with transportation logistics and operations for MTV events
• Coordinated pre-production and production assistance for the 2003 Latin Video Music Awards
• Managed and executed production “stills” photography for 2003 VMA’s
• Provided celebrity and VIP escort services for MTV telecasts and events -
Online Project Manager
Soul Kool LLC
(Entertainment industry)
2002 — 2003 (1 year )
• Executive assistant to C.O.O. Barney Glover (former head of Ministry of Sound Records U.S. & AU)
• Managed execution of online promotional campaigns for international recording artists including: Martina Topley Bird (of Massive Attack fame) and Biffy Clyro.
• Provided A&R (talent scouting) support for developing artist management dept.
• Built/managed extensive music industry contact database. Generated media-kits and other marketing tools -
Event Operations Representative
Experience Music Project
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)
1999 — 2002 (3 years )
• Facilitated artist relations and concert/event coordination for multiple in-house and off-site venues
• Stage manager and back-end pre-production
• Coordinated live events including the Groundwork concert series and the "Hey Punk!" skate exhibition/concert series.
• On-site rep responsible for maintaining communication and client satisfaction for high-level VIP events
• Worked directly with numerous artists including: Dave Matthews, REM, Quincy Jones, Ice T, Little Richard, Joe Strummer, George Clinton, Pearl Jam, Television, Danzig, Joan Jett, Sheryl Crow, Yes, and many more
• Managed and programmed content for EMP’s multi-media routing systems (ENCO, Media Matrix-Cobranet)
Mike Turner’s Education
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The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences
Diploma , Audio Engineering
Audio Engineering and psychoacoustics with additional emphasis on music business.
- Activities and Societies:
- (A.E.S.) Audio Engineering Society
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Whitman College
BA , English Literature
Shakespeare emphasis
-Theater Minor- Activities and Societies:
- Whitman Alpine ski team,
Whitman Lacrosse team
Additional Information
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Mike Turner’s Interests:
Obviously music is my primary passion, but in addition to marketing it licensing it and talking about it I also like to write, record and perform it. I also love sking and cooking although I don't do either of those things nearly enough anymore. Below I've itemized some of the gear that I geek out on. Enjoy! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Equipment Proficiency: • Consoles: SSl 4056G+, Neve VR-08, Avid Control 24, Neotek Elite, Trident, API, Soundcraft, Midas, Amek, Yamaha LS series digital • Tape/hard disk recorders: Studer A827, Otari MTR90 &100, Radar, Tascam 24/24, DA88 & 98 • Outboard Processing: Manley, Universal Audio, Tleletronix, Lexicon, T.C. Electronics M3000 & System 6,000, Focusrite, dbx, Brent Avril, Pull tech, Drawmer, BSS Omnidrive, EL, Millennia and many more • Audio/multimedia routing & processing software: Mac/Windows, Pro Tools 5.1. (surround) BSS Sound
Mike Turner’s Groups:
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Music and Entertainment Professionals -
Music Industry Forum -
Music Publishing And Licensing
Mike Turner’s Honors:
Oh, I really couldn't fit them all here, there's just...soo many!
Mike Turner’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
