A passionate, artist-driven, marketing and distribution group that combines decades of music industry experience with up to the minute marketing strategies and ex*****on in the service of our clients The Creative Entertainment Network, led by music industry veterans Vinny Rich and Adam Po***ck, is a marketing and distribution group where artists control their future. The team has marketed and work
ed with major and indie acts such as The Dave Matthews Band, Radiohead, The Strokes, U2, PJ Harvey, David Bowie, Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber as well as managing campaigns at all major labels such as RCA, Columbia, Island, Roadrunner, Warner Brothers and many more.. CEN's extensive experience, contacts, and excellent distribution agreement with The Orchard ensures that every client receives the best chance for success in this challenging music business environment. The CEN principals have decades of experience and contacts that they leverage on behalf of their clients; We are your champions at radio, retail, media, and the industry; Guru's of artist development, and are the gateway to your future. For information about CEN visit:
www.thecenetwork.com
Vinny Rich, President – Vinny Rich’s prolific career has ranged from artist management to independent marketing and promotion and corporate consulting. As president of It’s A Gas Marketing Rich managed campaigns for all major labels including R.C.A, Sony, Capitol, Columbia, Atlantic, Arista, Island and Warner Brothers, where he marketed artists including The Dave Matthews Band, Radiohead, The Strokes and many others. Also he developed sponsorship opportunities with brands such as X Games (ESPN), National Hot Rod Association, Tony Hawk, Tommy Hilfiger, Foot Locker, and Visa. As an artist manager he secured recording, publishing and merchandising deals for clients including Robert Bradley’s Blackwater Surprise, From Good Homes, Every Mother’s Nightmare, Fat Tuesday and others. Adam Po***ck, GM – Adam Po***ck has held senior marketing positions at Island and Mammoth Records and Sony Music. He has worked with artists including U2, PJ Harvey, David Bowie, Julian Schnabel and Pulp. In the late 90’s he was instrumental in the launch of seminal music website PlayJ.com, and has directed new business initiatives for online advertising agencies in San Francisco and New York. Also a journalist his entertainment, travel and business writing has appeared in SOMA, Black Book and Filter magazines. Email: [email protected]
