WHAT THE MUSIC SPECIALIST CAN DO FOR YOU
Records Labels
The Music Specialist develops Record Labels, structures and develops Publishing houses and has total knowledge of contracts and contract negotiations.
The Music Specialist has proficiency of record label operations software. The Music Specialists knowledge runs the gamut from Accounting packages, Distribution packages, Sales and Inventory Control, Accounts receivable and Accounts payable.
The Music Specialist marketing strategies are one of the most comprehensive in the field. We cover Online & offline promotions, radio stations, nightclubs, retail outlets, chain stores, one-stops, distributors, street level promotion, blogs, social networking and Internet radio.
We can create International Marketing, sub-publishing, International licensing and royalty collection for your products.
Sales
I now have a distributor deal with IODA that now allows me to place albums within major digital distribution companies worldwide.I am currently creating marketing campaigns for iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Nokia, Verizon, Walmart, K Mart and 103 other online distributors.
The Music Specialists sales knowledge and expertise is comprehensive enough for whatever your physical or digital needs are.
Artist Representation
We can represent your artist to our extensive network of Managers, Producers, Lawyers, Accountants, Promoters, Studios, Record Companies. We have someone for every facet of the Music Industry. We can create and implement any type of Internet presence to your specifications.
Call The Music Specialist, Allen Johnston 404 939 4180 aj@asha.com
Experience:
More than three decades of progressive experience in all aspects of music product development, licensing, sales, promotion and distribution for national and international markets.
CLE (Continuing Legal Education) Speaker Florida, Georgia & Tennessee Bar Associations ( 2001-2012)
Record Executive of the Year - Florida Recording Entertainment Consul (FREC) (2005)
Record Executive of the Year – Georgia Secretary of State (2004)
The MIC Conference First Record Executive of the Year Award (2003)
2 Certificates of Appreciation Diaspora Arts Coalition (2002)
8 Certificates of Appreciation OIC DADE County (2002)
12 Dade County - Certificates of Appreciation
Educator of the Year Award – Negro Business Women of Dade County (2001)
Reader’s Digest “Look Smart” Editor’s Choice Award
The JACK.THE.RAPPERS. Superior Achievement in Black Music Award (1996)
Excerpt of Recent Public Appearances and Publications
September 2013 - Americana Music Association Conference – Nashville, Tenn. Presenter – CLE Seminar
August 2013 - Jus`Blues Music Foundation - Memphis, Tenn - Co-Director
June 2013 - Black Music Month (SESAC) - Atlanta Georgia - Organizer
March 2013 - Sounds Of The Xity - Beijing, China - Presenter - Festival Panel
January 2013 - Entertainment Industry Connection - Atlanta, Georgia Director
October 2012 - Speed Networking - Atlanta, Georgia Presenter
September 2012 - Moshito Conference - Johannesburg South Africa
August 2012 – Peachtree Village International Film Festival – Atlanta, Georgia Presenter – Sync Lic Panel
August 2012 – International Soul Music Summit Conference – Atlanta, Georgia Presenter – Speed Networking Panel
August 2012 - Jus Blues Music Foundation’s Technology Conference – San Francisco Presenter – Moderator Seminar
April 2012 - Southeast Urban Music Conference - Charlotte, NC - Co-Director
September 2011 - Americana Music Association Conference – Nashville, Tenn. Presenter – CLE Seminar
August 2011 – Peachtree Village International Film Festival – Atlanta, Georgia Presenter – Sync Lic Panel
August 2011 – International Soul Music Summit Conference – Atlanta, Georgia Presenter – Speed Networking Panel
June 2011 - Southeast Urban Music Conference - Atlanta Georgia - Co-Director
January 2011 - Midem Music Conference – Cannes, France
November 2010 - Miami Music Fest / Urban Network Conference - Miami Florida - Moderator 2 panels
September 2010 - Americana Music Association Conference – Nashville, Tenn. Presenter – CLE Seminar
September 2010 - International Soul Music Summit - Atlanta Presenter - Workshop Organizer
August 2010 - International DJ Trade Association Conference - Atlanta Presenter - Moderator Panel
February 2009 - Jus Blues Music Foundation’s Technology Conference – San Francisco Presenter – Moderator Seminar
January 2009 - Midem Music Conference – Cannes, France
August 2008 – Americana Music Association Conference – Nashville, Tenn. Presenter – CLE Seminar
August 2008 – Jus Blues Music Foundation’s Technology Conference – Memphis Tenn. Presenter – Moderator Seminar
August 2008 – International Soul Music Summit Conference – Atlanta, Georgia Presenter – Indy Label Panel