Donnell Gavin
Head Of Operations at We Are BMF- Claim this Profile
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We Are BMF
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Head Of Operations
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Mar 2021 - Present
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VP, Entertainment and Influencer Marketing
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2021
Oversee Influencer and Entertainment Marketing divisions, servicing a wide range of clients across multiple marketing disciplines and industry verticals. Lead strategy and execution of over 200 projects a year, with a focus on content creation, live performances, celebrity appearances, brand partnerships and collaborations.
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VP, Entertainment Marketing
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Aug 2015 - Jan 2019
Responsible for business development, department growth and profitability, in addition to serving as the primary client contact on a global slate of projects. Established and maintained relationships with major talent agencies, managers, record labels, publicists, etc to identify emerging talent and industry trends and identify partnership opportunities on behalf of BMF clients. Developed comprehensive entertainment strategy for a wide range of campaigns including public relations, events, advertising, digital and influencer seeding across all brand verticals. Show less
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Senior Talent Manager
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2015
Founded and oversaw BMF Media’s talent management division, representing 10 performers and handling all booking, recording and public relations efforts. Responsible for driving profits and artist development by identifying, securing and orchestrating performance, brand collaboration and marketing opportunities.
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Republic Records
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United States
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Musicians
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100 - 200 Employee
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Promotion Assistant
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Jun 2008 - Aug 2010
Support radio promotion department, working with over 30 artists and across seven radio formats. Distribute music via mailings, internet promotions and advertisements to increase awareness for artists in marketplace. Maintain department's financial records to ensure efficient spending, invoice payment, and overall accountability. Promote music videos to national and local channels. Work closely with artist management, executives, and industry contacts to facilitate artist appearances and other promotions. Show less
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Performer Magazine
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Music
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Writer
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Apr 2006 - Aug 2010
Pitched stories to Northeast regional editor on up-and-coming local acts in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Conducted interviews with bands throughout New England and consistently turned in well-written and timely stories on a variety of topics. Stories included feature-length profiles of bands, Q&As with local music professionals and album reviews. Pitched stories to Northeast regional editor on up-and-coming local acts in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Conducted interviews with bands throughout New England and consistently turned in well-written and timely stories on a variety of topics. Stories included feature-length profiles of bands, Q&As with local music professionals and album reviews.
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Yale Daily News
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scene (Arts & Living) Editor
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Oct 2006 - Oct 2007
Elected to editorial position junior year. Edited music and movie reviews and in-depth features, oversaw graphic design elements in the section, and generated story ideas for future issues. Monitored image and copy flow through K4 editing system into InDesign layouts. Launched updated website featuring blogs and video content. Prior to junior year, wrote weekly film reviews (600-800 words) and occasional features (1200-1500 words) for the nation's oldest college daily. Elected to editorial position junior year. Edited music and movie reviews and in-depth features, oversaw graphic design elements in the section, and generated story ideas for future issues. Monitored image and copy flow through K4 editing system into InDesign layouts. Launched updated website featuring blogs and video content. Prior to junior year, wrote weekly film reviews (600-800 words) and occasional features (1200-1500 words) for the nation's oldest college daily.
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Viacom
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Music and Talent Intern
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
Assisted supervisor at photo shoots and interviews with artists. Researched artists, features, and user traffic to improve website functionality. Coordinated communication between different departments within Viacom. Obtained videos from record labels, compiled information on artists and songs to ready videos for airplay. Assisted supervisor at photo shoots and interviews with artists. Researched artists, features, and user traffic to improve website functionality. Coordinated communication between different departments within Viacom. Obtained videos from record labels, compiled information on artists and songs to ready videos for airplay.
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National Editorial Intern
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Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
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Education
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New York University
Master of Business Administration - MBA -
Yale University
B.A, English, Writing Concentration