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Allen Johnston
Location: Atlanta, GA United States
Joined: Jan 10th, 2008
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More than three decades of progressive experience in all aspects of music product development, licensing, sales, promotion and distribution for national and international markets.

THE MUSIC SPECIALIST consults new and existing entertainment businesses, increasing their bottom line while making them technically astute. THE MUSIC SPECIALIST also develops international licensing and sub-publishing. Mr. Johnston is an accomplished speaker and has lectured for numerous conferences and the Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee Bar Associations - Entertainment & Sports Lawyer Continuing Legal Education Divisions. THE MUSIC SPECIALIST is one of the oldest music information websites in existence (www.asha.com).

Mr. Johnston has worked for Ariola Records, EMI America, Stax Records and Arista Records in a staff position. He has also worked for Capital Records, Sony, Warner Bros. Records, Island Records, Mercury Records and a host of Independent labels as an Independent Marketing Specialist and Promotion person.

For a period of over ten years he was co-owner of Joeyboy Records, J.R. Records, On Top Records, American Faith Records, Joeyboy Publishing BMI, Beam of Light Publishing ASCAP, To Soon To Tell Publishing SESAC, and Bazooka Film works.

He has held the position of Director of Urban sales for the K-Tel Corporation, Simitar & associated labels, Vice President of sales for Platinum Records and Mind Seed Records and Films, also Director Distribution, Marketing & Sales for Luke Records & Films.

This past year I have had the privilege to speak at several different conferences, seminars and open mic sessions to fledgling and professional producers, artists, musicians and entrepreneurs. What I've found in approximately 90% of these people is their desire to obtain a major record deal and not become a business owner. I find this desire to be entirely counter productive, selfish and lazy; a major record deal is completely the wrong way to run your career
My Interview Question
What makes you better?
Current Whereabouts:
International music distribution, marketing, promotion and royalty collection
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Keep being happy
Website:
http://www.asha.com
Education   (request update)
Clark Atlanta University class of 1973
Undergrad Major: Mass Communication
High School: Hirsch in Chicago, IL class of 1965
 
Experience
I currently work with Self as
I have 36 years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.
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THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS
There are very few people in the world today who do not know what the Christmas holiday is all about. Christmas, as we know it today, is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, which happened o ...more
Posted by Allen Johnston on December 23rd, 2011 • 316 Views
The Grammy's or The Grimey's? The Grammy's or The Grimey's?
THE GRAMMY’S OR THE GRIMEY’S     Can someone please tell me why we have a Grammy’s?  Why is there an award show for the music industry?  It absolutely has not ...more
Posted by Allen Johnston on February 11th, 2008 • 494 Views
How To Get PAid In The Music Business 1 How To Get PAid In The Music Business 1
entertainment Industry educational material ...more
Posted by Allen Johnston on January 10th, 2008 • 454 Views
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