Angela Barkan

Hi, I'm Angela Barkan. Welcome to my profile!

Angela Barkan is a results-oriented, pop culture savvy Senior Marketing and Publicity Executive with 13+ year professional background in Music & Entertainment Industry. Excellent management skills directing and executing high-profile marketing and publicity campaigns. Superior Rolodex and strong relationships with TV Producers; Talent Bookers; Editors; Artist & Celebrity Agents; Brands and Venues. Currently holds senior marketing role within Sony Music Entertainment. In this hybrid role, Angela oversees the PR department as well as radio promotion and strategic marketing partnerships. She develops marketing initiatives for Sony Masterworks artists, including retail partner marketing, digital promotions, radio promotions and publicity campaigns. Over past 10 years has been repeatedly recognized for top performance and given fast-track promotions and selection for high-priority initiatives working directly with top company leaders. Angela has also held marketing and publicity positions at BMG Entertainment (RCA Records, BMG Heritage) and at Sony's Commercial Music Group (Burgundy Records, Nickelodeon Records, Victor). Early on in her career she started the trend consulting department at HMV North America and was the Program Director at WVBR FM. She has spoken on numerous industry panels for events with CMJ, MTV's Youth Marketing Forum and NYU/Stern Alumni. Angela has an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business and a BA from Cornell University.

Director - Marketing & Publicity - Commercial Music Group (Burgundy/Victor/ Nickelodeon Records) at Sony Music Entertainment

July 2006 - November 2007

Assoc. Director - Marketing & Publicity - Commercial Music Group at Sony Music Entertainment

December 2003 - June 2006

Product Manager - BMG Heritage at BMG Entertainment

December 2001 - November 2003

Strategic Marketing Coordinator - RCA Records at BMG Entertainment

June 2000 - December 2001

? Reported directly to SVP - Joseph DiMuro. ? Executed strategic marketing campaigns connecting bands with brands in order to increase awareness for CD releases and awareness for the brand. ? Artists/Brand campaigns included: Christina Aguilera/Macy's, Dave Matthews Band / Imax, The Strokes / Levi's

Program Director at WVBR 93.5 FM

September 1998 - June 2000

? Selected and programmed all music that played on the station ? Oversaw staff of 35 (7 direct reports) ? Held weekly music calls with promo reps from major and indie rock labels ? Conducted on-air interviews with celebrities and talent that passed through Ithaca ? Managed all DJ activity, specialty programs and station promotions

Trend Consultant at HMV North America

1999 - 2000

? Identified upcoming trends in music and fashion within the teen demographic. ? Developed reports on trends to Sr. Vice President of Marketing on a bi-weekly basis while attending Cornell University

Sr. Director, Marketing & Publicity - Sony Masterworks at Sony Music Entertainment

December 2007

o Leads team in execution of integrated marketing and publicity campaigns for music releases. o Strategically connects major brands with artists to create mutually beneficial partnerships. o Oversees all aspects of media strategy and secures coverage on National Broadcast, Print and Digital media outlets including performances, interviews and CD reviews. o Manages radio indies to secure rotation and promotions at various radio formats. Artist Roster includes: Yo-Yo Ma o Gloria Estefan o Placido Domingo o Tedeschi Trucks Band o Derek Trucks o Lang Lang o Wilson Phillips o Vittorio Grigolo o The Piano Guys o 2Cellos o Bajofondo o Bobby McFerrin o Joshua Bell o Megan Hilty o Kat Edmunson o Blind Boys of Alabama o John Medeski and many others Broadway Cast Recordings include: Kinky Boots o Once o Evita o A Christmas Story among others Film Soundtracks include: Black Swan o The Artist o Silver Linings Playbook o The Descendants among others

Stern School of Business, New York University

2003 – 2005

MBA

Concentration: Marketing

New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business

2003 – 2005

MBA

Cornell University

1996 – 2000

BA

Concentration: Psychology and English

Cornell University

1996 – 2000

BA

Concentration: English, Psychology

Music, pop culture, art, social networking