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Allen Johnston
Chairman, Entertainment Industry Connection Location: ATLANTA, GA United States Joined: May 2nd, 2003 |
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Executive, Educator, Writer
THE MUSIC SPECIALIST for a period of over ten years 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. Allen consults new and existing entertainment businesses, increasing their revenue streams while making them technically astute. With over four decades of progressive experience in all aspects of music product development, licensing, sales, promotion and distribution for national and international markets, he has worked with labels including Ariola, Arista, Capital, EMI America, Fantasy, Island, K-Tel, Mercury, Sony, Stax and Warner Bros. Records. As Industry Consultant, he provides business operations back office services for many music industry clients. Independent labels and publishers rely upon his expertise in the areas of publishing administration, licensing, royalty recovery, business affairs, label operation, business administration and the digital marketplace. Mr. Johnston is an accomplished speaker and has lectured for numerous international conferences in Africa, China, and the UK. Within the United States he has recently been a featured lecturer on publishing, royalty matters and international licensing plus the Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee Bar Associations Continuing Legal Education Divisions, where he has written several position papers for the American Bar Association. . MUSIC SPECIALIST is one of the oldest music information websites in existence. (www.asha.com).
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I currently work with Entertainment Industry Connection
as Chairman I have 42 years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry. |
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Chairman |
Entertainment Industry Connection
From November 2011 to Current • 15 year(s) Chairman of entertainment industry organization |
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Marketing / Promotion Specialist |
Jus Blues Music Foundation
From June 2010 to Current • 16 year(s) Marketing and promotion specialist for music foundation |
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Vice President Sales & Marketing, Acquisitions |
Mindseed Studios
From November 2006 to Current • 20 year(s) Vice President of sales, marketing and acquisitions |
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Project Director |
Global Projects Evaluators
From June 2005 to Current • 21 year(s) Project director for global evaluation projects |
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Consultant, Technology Writer |
DR-Love.com
From February 2005 to Current • 21 year(s) Technology consultant and writer |
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Vice President Sales, Promotion, Marketing |
Powerhouzz Records
From June 2003 to Current • 23 year(s) Vice President of sales, promotion and marketing |
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Sales & Marketing Director |
Mindseed Corporation
From May 2003 to Current • 23 year(s) Sales and marketing director |
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President |
Urban Music Center
From January 1998 to Current • 28 year(s) International licensing, sub-publishing, distribution |
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President |
Music Specialist
From January 1996 to Current • 30 year(s) Entertainment Industry Consultant, Public Speaker, Writer, Educator, International Licensing specialist |
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Miami Bureau Chief, Technology Editor |
Inner City News
From 0 to Current • 2026 year(s) Technology editor and bureau chief |
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Technology & Entertainment Writer |
Peepin The Scene Ezine
From May 2005 to November 2013 • 8 year(s) Technology and entertainment writer |
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Senior Director International Markets, Acquisitions |
A.M. Newman & Associates
From May 2006 to May 2013 • 7 year(s) International markets and acquisitions director |
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Technology & Entertainment Writer |
Infocus Magazine
From June 2003 to January 2013 • 10 year(s) Technology and entertainment writer |
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Co-Chairman |
Southeast Urban Music Conference
From February 2010 to June 2012 • 2 year(s) Co-organized urban music conference |
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Director Promotion / Marketing |
ESP 3
From April 2007 to April 2009 • 2 year(s) Promotion and marketing director |
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Technology & Entertainment Writer |
Boogie Report
From February 2005 to August 2008 • 3 year(s) Technology and entertainment writer |
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Sales & Promotion |
Cummings Entertainment Group
From May 2005 to October 2005 • 0 year(s) Sales and promotion specialist |
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Senior Consultant |
Streetwize Recordz
From September 2004 to May 2005 • 1 year(s) Senior consultant for record label |
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Educator |
OIC of Dade County Florida
From June 2001 to September 2004 • 3 year(s) Educator for music business course |
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Director Marketing & Sales |
Luke Records and Films
From February 2004 to June 2004 • 0 year(s) Director of marketing and sales |
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Sales & Marketing Director |
Platinum Records
From March 2003 to December 2003 • 0 year(s) Sales and marketing director |
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General Manager |
Short Stop Records Inc
From April 2001 to December 2001 • 0 year(s) General manager for record label and publishing company |
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Senior Vice President |
Intersonic
From January 1995 to December 2001 • 6 year(s) Software and web site development and maintenance company |
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Consultant |
Simitar Entertainment, Inc.
From May 1996 to January 2001 • 5 year(s) A&R consultant for urban projects |
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Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing |
O.B.Entertainment
From January 2000 to November 2000 • 0 year(s) Senior VP of sales and marketing |
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Consultant |
K-Tel International (USA), Inc.
From June 1995 to March 1996 • 1 year(s) National Urban Sales Manager for Cold Front label |
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President |
Joey Boy Records Japan
From January 1994 to December 1995 • 1 year(s) Development of new artists and products for Japan market |
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Co-President |
Bazooka Filmworks, Inc.
From January 1992 to December 1995 • 3 year(s) Development of music videos and film projects |
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President |
Beam of Light Publishing
From January 1985 to December 1995 • 10 year(s) Coordinated writers and musicians to create new songs |
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President |
Joey Boy Records, Inc.
From January 1985 to December 1995 • 10 year(s) Coordinated promotion, marketing and distribution of records |
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Owner/Operator |
A.L.J. Promotions
From January 1983 to December 1988 • 5 year(s) Independent record promotion, marketing and merchandising |
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Southeast Regional Manager |
EMI America Records, Inc.
From January 1981 to December 1983 • 2 year(s) Promotions, marketing and merchandising for seven southeastern states |
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District Manager |
Arista Records
From January 1979 to December 1981 • 2 year(s) Promotions, marketing and merchandising in Florida, Alabama and Mississippi |
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Local Promotions Manager |
Ariola Records
From January 1978 to December 1979 • 1 year(s) Local promotions manager |
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Local Promotions Manager |
Fantasy Records
From January 1976 to December 1978 • 2 year(s) Local promotions manager |
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