Jason Ricks

Scouted and signed artists for A&R, bringing in writers to collaborate in the creation process. Coordinate with marketing and promotions to develop relations with on-air personalities and program directors nationwide. Spearhead negotiations and partner with legal team on all aspects including financial analysis, contract drafting, and amendments. Research and pursue strategic business ventures. Create merchandising product to sell through our online store for our artists. Artist - Sizzy, Singer/Songwriter who has deal with Universal Music Publishing. Artist - The Bangz and Sabi on Warner Brother Records

Partnered with great song writers and producers to get their songs to the public's ears. Found talent, put together and selected songs to present to A&R and various labels. Executed campaigns to get radio play and nationwide club exposure. Headed up music video development and worked closely with the director to outline the story and create the budget. Publishing deals at Warner Chappell Music and Universal Music Publishing.

Oversaw national club and radio play, fostering synergy between the club, radio DJs, recording company, and artists. Created promotional and lifestyle marketing campaigns for artists to increase exposure and interaction with stations. Drove relationships with businesses that consumers regularly frequent including clubs, salons, and bars. Reached out to DJs and program directors to get more record play and increase awareness for artists. Hired and worked with independent radio promotion consultants to optimize radio campaigns in different markets.

Was over National Lifestyle Marketing, Club and Radio Mixshow Promotions.

Directed Mixshow promotions and all street marketing including flyers and posters to be distributed to DJs and small businesses nationwide. Developed strong relationships with clubs and radio DJs to secured music play as well as arrange artist performances. Created marketing campaigns to give artists exposure at events and businesses that the consumer frequents everyday

Directed Mixshow promotions and all street marketing including flyers and posters to be distributed to DJs and small businesses nationwide. Developed strong relationships with clubs and radio DJs to secured music play as well as arrange artist performances. Created marketing campaigns to give artists exposure at events and businesses that the consumer frequents everyday

Head of the promotions and Street team lifestyle marketing. Worked the national college, urban and pop radio, club Djs. We had Wu Tang Clan and Tha Alkoholics. We consulted for all the major labels. Def Jam, RCA, Sony, Universal.