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GEORGE JAMES

Blueprint to Digital Marketing on a Budget

I am the CEO and founder of Be-Hookd Digital, an award-winning social media agency for the stars of entertainment and music. Since 2014, I have been leading a team of 35 talented creators across London and New York, delivering innovative and engaging digital campaigns for clients such as Alicia Keys, Robbie Williams, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, LVMH, Activision, and Disney Music Group. My mission is to grow our creators into international superstars and hook them up with some of the biggest global brands.

I am also the co-founder of Be-Games, a content-first gaming publisher that operates at the awesome intersection of gaming, NFTs, and blockchain tech. Launched in 2022, Be-Games has already achieved its first number one global App Store game and is working with some of the most influential names in gaming, music, entertainment, and lifestyle. I have a passion for creating immersive and interactive experiences that connect and empower audiences around the world.

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Dr KIENDA HOJI

Blueprint to Protecting Your Rights

Kienda recently served as the Deputy Vice Chancellor at Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM), a leading provider of innovative and creative education for the music and entertainment industry. He currently runs his consultancy specializing in business and legal consultancy and management work within the music industry. With over 15 years of experience in music law and business, Kienda is a recognised expert and consultant in this field, as well as a passionate educator and researcher.

Kienda holds a PhD in Intellectual Property Law, he also has a Master of Laws degree. He has taught media law and music business at various international institutions, including the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki Finland, and Peking University where he held a visiting professorship. He has also contributed to various music industry initiatives, such as the UK Music Diversity Task Force, the Performing Rights Society Advisory Forum, and the New Deal for Musicians programme. Kienda’s mission is to empower and inspire the next generation of music professionals and entrepreneurs, and to advance the knowledge and practice of music law and business.

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UNCLE ADE

Blueprint to A Music Monetization Model

ADÉ (pka Uncle ADÉ) has a uniquely broad career portfolio spanning 30 years in the music industry.

ADÉ has guided and mentored the careers of Grammy, MOBO, BET, Headie and GEMA Award winners, and scores of Music Business executives. His client resume includes Grammy Award Winner – Deauxpe (Rihanna – What Now), A prestigious Dove nomination (Raymond & Co.), a Headie Award (Seyi Shay) and several MOBO and UMA awards (Raymond & Co, Kele Le Roc, Lisa Maffia, Allyson Brown).

Uncle ADÉ is SVP Artist & Business Development of the music industry disrupting app GrooveUP, a Blockchain powered Artist & Label service platform with a 360° Artist-to-Fan revenue model.

 

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iKECHUKWU ONUORAH

Blueprint to Digital Distribution Strategy

iKECHUKWU (Black PHARAOH) Onuorah
Professional Music Business Consultant, Specialist in Music Distribution, Event Management, former University Lecturer, Mentor, Co-Founder & Business Director of the African Music Summit (AMS), and 2nd VP of the Artiste Managers Association Nigeria (AMAN).

“In life, you don’t get your goals, you get your standards. So see the world through a lens that empowers you!”

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MIRIAM O’SHEA

Blueprint to Harnessing The Power of YouTube

Miriam O’Shea is a multifaceted entrepreneur in the music industry who brings extensive DSP experience from her with 3 years at YouTube Music as a Senior Partner Manager for Major Labels, 4 years at Google as an Ad Exec and 2 years in AI Business Development.

I’m an Irish/Moroccan New York implant on a mission to make the world a better place through the power of music and technology, serving as the founder of Wild Island Group and Advisory Board Member for We Make Noise.

A top music industry voice, who has been recognized as a keynote speaker for prestigious events hosted by Salesforce, Pace University, Music Biz 2024 and the Ohio Music Summit.

A double immigrant and fearless breaker of glass ceilings, she lives by the words ‘Tada Gan Iarracht’ – Nothing Without Effort (Irish Proverb)’. The greatest magic happens when you embrace the hustle, stay humble & work hard.

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ANDREW DAVIS

Blueprint to Harnessing The Power of AI

MEET ANDREW ► I’m considered as one of the UK’s most prolific Keynote Speaker & Trainers in Social Media & Content Marketing. I help translate the language of digital for clients in multiple sectors showing how a ‘digital lens’ can attract new customers while strengthening existing relationships.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ► Many organisations are looking to answer the most popular question in digital and social media right now: ‘So What!’. Making sure staff, from management to interns, connects digital to their business objectives through thought leadership, awareness or part of their sales process is a must…Yet it can be very confusing….this is where I come in!

CORPORATE TRAINING ► I have worked with thousands of brands and corporate entrepreneurs (Intrepreneurs) and have helped them go through a digital transformation by training them through this complex world.

PORTFOLIO ► KPMG, Ogilvy, Tesco, o2, Paramount Pictures, Royal Mail, JWT, Virgin Media plus many more. I worked at BBC 1Xtra, Myspace and sat on the Advisory Committee for England at Ofcom. Created the UK’s first ever social media course designed to improve numeracy and literacy in borderline G.C.S.E. English students.

www.thinkingoutsidetheblog.com/portfolio

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AYAZ AFTAB HUSSAIN

Blueprint to Content Development 101

A marketing-funnel savvy, highly strategic, and data-driven thought leader working at the intersection of social media management, influencer marketing, campaign planning and project leadership. Laser focused on driving global brand awareness and predictive growth for renowned brand collaborations and critical project launches using the power of social media storytelling.

Creatively skilled in blending emotionally lead copywriting with compelling business outcomes, to develop high-impact content calendars and digital narratives for music brands, wellness companies and influencer marketing agencies; to achieve their customer acquisition and audience retention objectives.

Extensive paid media expertise to execute ROI profitable social ad campaigns that delivers meaningful shifts in top of funnel awareness for brand opinion, middle of funnel website traffic for consideration and lower funnel e-commerce sales.

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MATEJ HARANGOZO

Blueprint to Social Media Sponsored Ad Strategy

I am an award-winning entrepreneur, music enthusiast, and innovative technologist with over 19 years of experience in launching and scaling diverse businesses across multiple industries. As the managing partner of Codaemon, a one-stop destination for all your Ecomm website development, design, hosting, and marketing needs, I lead a team of talented and passionate professionals who deliver robust, high-performing, and scalable IT services to clients worldwide.

My speciality lies in providing comprehensive e-commerce solutions that are search-engine-friendly and perfectly aligned with your business goals. From launching your store to integration with key business processes all the way to 24/7 technical assistance, we ensure quality and efficiency. I also have a significant understanding of the business processes of many service-oriented industries, online e-commerce platforms, and digital content creation brands. With my depth of knowledge and experience, I stay ahead of the most recent trends in e-commerce and digital transformation to deliver innovative and effective technical and brand management solutions.

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