Music Biz 2017

Jon Vanhala is the Founder and Managing Partner at Crossfade Partners. He has created, led and curated multiple original works, talent, teams, and companies in media, entertainment, and tech. He’s instigated and executed wins for the world’s biggest artists and brands. Vanhala... Read More →

Music Business Toolbox author and Freeform co-founder, Bryan Calhoun has more than 25 years of experience at the nexus of technology, business, and music. Currently the head of Blueprint Group (BPG)/Maverick’s Digital Strategy and Business Development, Calhoun helps foster the online... Read More →

Camille Hackney currently holds the dual title of Exec. VP of Brand Partnerships & Commercial Licensing at Atlantic Records and Head of the Global Brand Partnerships Council for Warner Music Group headquartered in New York City. In her position, she is responsible for cultivating... Read More →

Meryl Johnson is the Founder of Happy Balance Digital, LLC, a digital marketing agency. Previously, she was the the Director of Digital Strategy at Country Music Association’s (CMA), where she developed and managed strategic digital presence, including the Association’s websites... Read More →

Jeff Swierk is currently the VP of U.S. Sponsorships for MasterCard, where he is responsible for overseeing the music, culinary, arts & culture passion verticals. Known for his innate ability to forecast trends, fuse marketing and innovation to connect brands with consumers and create... Read More →

David Wander is the Chief Digital Officer at Roc Nation, where he oversees digital initiatives and partner relations for the company’s three business verticals - music, sports and luxury brands. Prior to joining Roc Nation, David was an Account Executive at Universal Music Group... Read More →