3Q

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Elissa:

Elissa Ayadi is a proudly BIPOC LGBTQ+ Femme, currently serving as the Global Head of Social Media at Spotify. In this role, she oversees Spotify’s social handles including @Spotify, @SpotifyPodcasts, @RapCaviar, and more. She began her career managing recording studios and artists before transitioning to the start-up space. As an early employee of Machinima, the original gaming YouTube network, Elissa helped them become the second channel in history to cross 1 Billion views. She was also a foundational employee of theAudience, the first multi-platform influencer agency working with creators like Madison Beer and Baby Ariel. Prior to Spotify, she oversaw the Fan Engagement and Digital Marketing Department at Warner Records for artists like Dua Lipa, Saweetie, Omar Apollo, and My Chemical Romance.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Erik:

Erik Giusti is a passionate music and entertainment professional, with a finger on the pulse of pop culture, specializing in social media marketing & content creation for both superstar music artists & emerging talent. During his over decade long career, Erik has served artists such as Katy Perry, Sam Smith, Halsey and more as a digital marketing expert for Capitol Records, led music strategy and partnerships for Facebook & Instagram in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, and collaborated on content-driven & cultural marketing campaigns with artists such as Lizzo, Jack Harlow, and more as a Partnerships lead at TikTok. Most recently, Erik co-founded TENTH FLOOR, a creative marketing endeavor that aims to empower artists to share their unique stories and build powerful connections with fans.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Joe:

Joe Barham is Founder and CEO of HIFI Labs, a creative incubator and artist mentorship collective formed in 2020 that builds an artist-owned, community-powered future for musicians. Fueled by web3 technology and industry-changing innovation, HIFI Labs' mission is to achieve a more equitable and sustainable music economy. Barham has been a mainstay in the music industry for over two decades with a diversified career across management, marketing, production, A&R and more. 

Before founding HIFI Labs, Barham was the Head of Music for Patreon - the largest direct to fan artist membership platform in the world. Prior to Patreon, he founded the creative agency Tandem, working with clients such as Google, Calm and Twitter. Over the course of his career in the music industry, Barham has also held positions at StarMaker Interactive/The Voice Mobile, Gametime United, Virgin Records, legendary rock n’ roll station KSAN, and started a management company that went on to sign and develop artists such as The Stone Foxes and Bhi Bhiman. 

Barham is also an award-winning producer, director and content creator working with the likes of Jim James, Washed Out and Metallica. His work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Spin, Billboard, Forbes, Mother Jones, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Jeff:

Jeff Vaughn is a music executive and Founder and CEO of Signal Records, a joint venture with Columbia Records. Prior to the launch of Signal, Vaughn was the Chairman and Chief Executive Office of Capitol Music Group. While at Capitol, he led creative direction and operations at the company's flagship label Capitol Records while also managing CMG's broad portfolio of labels including Astralwerks, Blue Note, Capitol Christian Music Group, and it's music distribution arm, Virgin Music Artist and Label Services. Prior to his time at Capitol, he was Vice President of A&R at Artist Partner Group, then a joint venture with Atlantic Records.Vaughn is best known for personally signing and/or directly A&Ring contemporary hip hop and R&B stars like NBA Youngboy, NLE Choppa, Toosii, Don Toliver, Kevin Gates, Kehlani, Young Thug, NoCap, Queen Naija, and Kay Flock. He has also overseen releases from artists across a wide variety of genres including Halsey, Paul McCartney, Abba, Katy Perry, Niall Horan, Marshmello, and more.Vaughn began his career in the mailroom at United Talent Agency.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Kiely:

Kiely Mosiman (29) is a Nashville-based Wasserman Music agent who co-leads the company’s Indie/Alternative genre group. Mosiman’s roster includes artists BENEE, Cigarettes After Sex, Durand Jones & The Indications, FIDLAR, Goth Babe, Hippo Campus, Saint Motel, SAMIA, The Strumbellas, WALK THE MOON, Margo Price, Tanya Tucker and more. Kiely started at Wasserman (formerly Paradigm) in 2014 in the contracts department and has been at the company for almost nine years. 

Wasserman Music represents a world-class roster of artists for live performance, touring, brand partnerships, and beyond, empowering them to create culture and impact audiences globally. The passionate, entrepreneurial agents at Wasserman Music are long-term artist development strategists who build significant, global platforms for the world's most impactful artists. Wasserman Music is a division of Wasserman, a partner to the world's most iconic sports figures, musical artists, brands, and properties. 

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Marc:

Marc Wilson is Co-President of the newly launched Limited Edition Music Publishing and is one of the leading creative veterans in the music industry. He has overseen many global publishing acquisitions in the Pop, Rock, and EDM genres, resulting in multiple #1 hits. With almost 20 years of experience, Marc continues to develop new songwriters and artists into proven hitmakers with his partners across the board. During his time at Warner Chappell Music, Marc signed and helped build a multi-genre roster that included Lizzo, Steve Aoki, Ian Kirkpatrick, Tim Pagnotta, Sean Douglas, Joe Kirkland, Tushar Apte, Sam DeRosa, Buzz, Alec Benjamin, Judah & The Lion and Sir Sly. In 2020 Marc founded United Songs Entertainment which exclusively manages songwriters. They currently represent new breakout songwriters Cate Downey and Zoë Moss. 

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Will:

Will Tenney is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, music industry executive, entrepreneur, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the Founder & CEO of SunPop Music – an NYC-based record label and management consulting company. Here, he’s independently sold more than 300,000 records with artists like Sara Bareilles, Jake Miller, Lizzy McAlpine, Landon Cube, Shwayze, and more. He’s also received a Gold record for co-writing Amelie’s “That’s My Song” for Warner Music Spain. For six years, he was the Head of Streaming Strategy & Promotion at Crush Music where he oversaw campaigns for Lorde, Miley Cyrus, Sia, Panic! At the Disco, Lennon Stella, and Green Day, among other artists. In this role, Tenney managed relationships with DSPs, studied algorithms, and created streaming opportunities for his roster. Prior to this, he worked as an analyst at Goldman Sachs. Other highlights of his career include receiving an RIAA Platinum record for MAX’s #1 Hot AC hit, “Lights Down Low” (Sony/Red); a Gold record for Weezer’s cover of “Africa” by ToTo (Warner/Atlantic); a Gold record for Lykke Li’s “Sex Money, Feelings Die” (Sony/RCA); and a Multi-Platinum record for Panic! At the Disco’s “High Hopes” (Warner/Fueled By Ramen). As an artist himself, Tenney’s toured North America with artists like Lauv, Cash Cash, and Parachute and currently plays in a band – Exit, recently named a RockSound Magazine Breakout Artist. He was named a 2021 HITS Magazine “Noisemaker” and holds a degree in Music Industry & Business Administration from Northeastern University.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Temima:

Temima Shames is a rising entertainment executive and entrepreneur with a core focus of innovating around music artists, creators, and influencers through content, brand partnerships, and more. Originally born in Israel, and raised in New York she’s the Founder & CEO of Next Step Talent – a full service management company that specializes in long-term career growth strategy and capitalizing on organic relationships with the individual talent they work with. The company places emphasis on empowering talent to connect with their audience on an individualized basis, using their platform for good, and staying true to their artistic roots. Company and client-wide, Shames’ focus also continues to stay committed in implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, as well as combating mental health in entertainment.

Rooted in the music business, Temima’s clients also span those in comedy, acting, modeling, dance, among others, with an average social following of 10 million across platforms. Her clients have secured achievements such as being a part of YouTube’s Black Voices Class; having over 2 billion views on the platform; appearing in Dubai Fashion week; and being featured creators at Playlist Live and VidCon. Songs, records, and projects she’s been a part of have garnered 25 million streams and viral campaigns with more than 1 million recreates. She’s also activated partnerships with the likes of Disney Music Group, BOSS, Neutrogena, Dick’s Sporting Goods, NYX Cosmetics, and promoting non-profit OutRight Action International to support the LGBTQIA+ community.

Prior to starting her business, Temima began her career as an actress where she first got a taste of the entertainment industry. She later went on to SUNY Oneonta in New York for a degree in Music Industry. Following graduation, she found herself working with influencers and rekindled her passion for the entertainment space working with music companies such as RECORDS, Visionary Music Group, and Atlantic Records. Beyond entertainment, she was crucially involved in Strength to Strength – an organization for kids affected by 9/11 and terrorism where she had the opportunity to speak at the United Nations on terroristic extremism vs. racial & religious bias, as well as peace treaties. As someone who grew up in a household where she had to be resourceful at a very young age, Shames is an advocate for entrepreneurship and aspires to inspire others to take a chance at any age. She is the Founder of Women PowHer Music – a community focused on empowering women in the music business, which is a cause incredibly important to her.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Nick:

Nick Jarjour, Founder and CEO of JarjourCo and Co-founder of 3:02 is a leading voice in the music industry, celebrated for his work as a top-notch manager, publisher, and executive. With a passion for discovering and nurturing hitmakers, he has helped cultivate some of the most groundbreaking talent, including Grammy-winning phenom Starrah.  Through his evocative op-eds in Variety Magazine, Nick has made a meaningful impact in the music industry by advocating for the establishment of the "Songwriter of the Year" award at the Grammy Awards and shedding light on the important issue of mental health in the industry.

Nick's impressive career includes serving as an Advisory Board Member and Global Head of Song Management at Hipgnosis Songs Fund, and holding the position of Head of the Producer and Songwriter Division at Maverick Management. He is also a seasoned advisor and investor in music tech companies like Soundful, Triller, BEATBREAD, Xposure, and HiFi. With his talent for seeing around corners and passion with innovation, Nick Jarjour is forging the way for the next generation of music industry leaders.

You can find him on Instagram at @NickJarjour.

No matter where you are in your career, you’ll benefit from listening to 3Q.

3Q provides a window into the careers of some of the best in the music business. Every episode is an insider's view of the realities of life as a music executive. Topics include issues of empowerment, uncertainty, trust, finances, etc; issues that will impact you both personally and professionally. The executives we interview represent every aspect of the industry including but not limited to A&R, Marketing, Music Supervision, Artist Management, Promotion, and more.

About Tyson:

Tyson Haller is a promotion executive with over 20 years of experience in the music industry. During that time he’s gained a broad knowledge of the opportunities for business growth and the promotion strategies that generate success. He’s enthusiastic, personable and perceptive and has been recognized for his creativity and persuasive interpersonal communication style. After two internships in college, one at Atlantic Records in Chicago and the other at Virgin Records in London, in addition to also holding three part time jobs during school in the music field, assistant manager at a record store, director of hospitality at a concert venue and Elektra college rep, he landed his first job at Elektra Records in NYC as an assistant in the Tour Marketing Department. While still at Elektra, he moved on to doing College Promotion and later transitioned to Virgin Records to also run their College Promotion Department. He was quickly promoted to be Virgin’s New York local where he dealt with some of the biggest radio stations in the country across all formats like Z100, WLTW, K-Rock, Hot 97, WPLJ and WKTU. Wanting to grow into a National role, he left Virgin to start the radio department at Warner Music Group’s new incubator label EastWest. This was where his ability to quickly develop new relationships with radio was tested. With a list of unknown artists to work and no major label catalog to bring him credibility, Tyson created a reputation for being an analytical and strategic thinker. After some early radio successes with Pepper and Nightmare of You EastWest merged into ILG and his department grew. Now overseeing a team of four, he led the department to multiple Top 5 and Top 10 records at Alternative and Rock radio with tracks from Cake, Silverchair, Sevendust, Middle Class Rut, Beware of Darkness and Tantric to name a few. ILG would later became the Label Services Department at ADA, where Haller led the promotion department in some of ADA’s biggest successes at radio to date, including Macklemore & Ryan Lewis‘s “Thrift Shop,” Arctic Monkeys, Stone Temple Pilots and The Wombats. Following his role as head of radio, he rose to lead the entire Label Services team in the U.S., where he oversaw marketing, publicity, digital marketing, playlist promotion, video promotion, sync & licensing and radio promotion. During that time, the department saw the rise of new artists Lil Dicky, Madeintyo and Caye. Following ADA, Tyson went to Concord as VP of Promotion and within a year was promoted to run the department as SVP/Head of Promotion. During his tenure as head of the department, the promotion team achieved ten #1 records with bands such as iDKHOW, Seether, The Pretty Reckless, Korn, The Offspring, Ghost, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Rise Against. Also during that time, the company became the #1 label at rock radio for the year and a Top 10 label at Alternative radio. Tyson is currently SVP, Promotion & Artist Strategy at Shelter Music Group where he works alongside the company’s team of managers to assist in artist development, as well as, create, drive and support multiple radio campaigns across the roster.