Kelli Richards' memories meeting celebrities. in this episode, Kelli talks about meeting Peter Gabriel and Julian Lennon. The episode includes music from these two atrists. Hi, I’m Kelli Richards, CEO of the All Access Group and the host of All Access Radio. I’ve spent over 20 years creating innovative alliances in the digital media industry and driving the convergence of music, entertainment and technology between major content companies, technology companies, and established musicians and celebs.
Tom Silverman is the founder of Tommy Boy and has served as CEO since 1981. He has over 30 years experience in the hip-hop, urban, alternative, dance, rock and gospel music markets. He founded Dance Music Report in 1978, the preeminent newsletter for DJs for over 15 years. He was a founder and partner in the legendary New Music Seminar, the world’s seminal music industry convention through the 80’s and is Co Executive Director of the recently revived New Music Seminar. Mr. Silverman serves on the board of RIAA, Sound Exchange, American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), Merlin and has served for many years on NAIRD/AFIM board, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Dance Music Hall of Fame, as well as the NARM Manufacturer’s Advisory Board. Tom was the recipient of the NARAS Heroes Award in 2000. From humble beginnings New Music Seminar became the biggest and most important convention in the music industry; its combination of panels, workshops and live showcases became the industry model. Silverman is a founding member of the American Asso of Independent Music and Merlin; sits on the board of SoundExchange, RIAA and has served on the boards of NARM, NAIRD, AFIM, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Dance Music Hall of Fame.
Jordan Glazier is an experienced leader and entrepreneur with proven success building new digital businesses in /local/mobile media, entertainment and e-commerce. Leadership roles include CEO at eventful.com, COO at ClientShop.com and General Manager of three of eBay's largest business units. Mr. Glazier built three new billion-dollar businesses at eBay from the ground up, including eBay's Computers, Consumer Electronics and Business & Industrial categories. He drove international expansion at GATX, establishing new operations in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, as well as coordinating all European country-heads and international business development. Honed strategic and communication skills in 7 years of management consulting with Boston Consulting Group. Jordan Glazier is known for his rapid strategic insights, hiring & team building, translating strategy into operations, partnerships, marketing, product development and technology implementation.
Ian Miller is the CEO and Founder of The Brand Practice LLC, a business and brand strategy consultancy, and is an expert brand and marketing strategist with 30 years experience in building rapidly accepted/competitively advantaged brands. A recognized expert / lecturer in Ingredient Branding, Ian has led the creation and global launch of the ingredient brand, NutraSweet, and worked closely with 50+ partner brands including Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi. Ian has applied this expertise to the successful growth of the Splenda brand and similar launches in consumer electronics, pharmaceuticals, retail and grocery. For 10 years Ian has lectured and authored and founded a successful business/brand strategy/design company based primarily on his Rocket Branding strategic and insight research techniques.