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Tony Hartman

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

13 years of experience in talent relations, operations and content strategy/production on platforms including YouTube, Instagram and pay-per-view live streaming. Early strategy consultant with Patreon, Omnia Media and more. Strategy lead and project management on campaigns with clients like Google, Disney, Warner Music Group and Taco Bell. Grateful to have helped bring $8M+ in revenue to artists and creators across the world.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Artist Relations

We Are Giant
Los Angeles, CA
04.2023 - Current
  • Created and overseeing onboarding, content, and support strategy + operations that have grown our roster of partnered artists from 7 to 120+.
  • Providing strategy and production support for 500+ artist-led virtual events (livestreams and listening parties) including talent like Big Sean, JXDN and Paris Hilton.
  • Work closely with product team on new features, monetization tools and other improvements.

Director of Creator Community

Moment (Acquired by Patreon)
Los Angeles, CA
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Created and oversaw outreach, onboarding, marketing, and internal operations that acquired and supported 700 artists and creators, 500+ paid livestream events and $1.8M in revenue.
  • Responsible for building and overseeing the entire lifecycle of creator experience including account creation, support articles, product demos, production support and settling payments.
  • Advised product team on new features, DSP integrations, identifying + fixing bugs and other updates based on creator feedback and data.

Freelancer

Multiple creator orgs and publishers
Los Angeles, CA
09.2016 - 04.2021
  • Project managed $10M in active campaigns as the go-between for entertainment and consumer clients and top YouTube, music and social talent.
  • Participated in all steps of campaigns - writing treatments, SOWs, production timelines and wrap reports.
  • Advised and worked on creator outreach strategy, tracking and CRMs at platforms like Patreon, VidMe, and Encore.

Partnerships & Branded Content Lead

Wave
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Led creative strategy and production on campaigns that averaged 2M-25M views for major entertainment and consumer brands.
  • Led creative, talent relations and production for original editorial formats/pilots for proactive client pitches.
  • Project managed design and video editing process for sold campaigns, proactive pitches, and original videos.

Director of Audience

WeBuyGold
Los Angeles, CA
07.2017 - 08.2018

• Strategized and implemented all programming and growth initiatives across brand YouTube, Instagram and Facebook channels.
• Sourced, packaged, budgeted and managed social integrated marketing with talent to promote WeBuyGold projects and brand.
• Produced video content that reached 40M+ viewers with talent like Billie Eilish, Von Miller and Chief Keef and clients like Champs, Complex and Nike.

Partner Manager & Branded Entertainment

Maker Studios
Los Angeles, CA
04.2015 - 09.2016
  • Managed programming and audience development/retention strategy for more than 12 YouTube channels with monthly views ranging from 2 million to 150 million. Oversaw integrated campaigns with top clients like Target, Disney, Activision and many others.
  • Oversaw a team of partner strategists that managed branded campaigns and creator talent day-to-day.
  • Worked directly with creator talent at all stages of production for branded entertainment, Maker Originals and Disney XD by Maker projects. Ensured product met client expectations and talent was paid.
  • Oversaw all talent operations and project management of Maker/Disney's “Force Friday” Star Wars worldwide live stream that netted 10M+ views and $2M in sponsorship revenue. Worked with Disney Consumer Products from concept to completion.

Artist Relations Manager

Stageit
Los Angeles, CA
04.2012 - 01.2015
  • Organized live-streamed content on the Stageit platform, from initial pitch to marketing the shows, for artists including Phillip Phillips, Common, Dia Frampton, Melanie Martinez, Bon Jovi and many more.
  • Was part of an artist relations team that grew quarterly revenue from $20K to $300K in 9 months.
  • Managed Stageit.com social media, promotions, YouTube content, online marketing and any activity that interacts with Stageit.com's artists and fans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Media Production

Kent State University
Kent, OH
12.2011

Skills

  • Talent Relations
  • Operations
  • Project Management
  • Team Management
  • Creative Strategy
  • Data Driven Strategy
  • Creator Monetization
  • Content Development
  • RFP Response
  • Paid Social
  • Google Suite
  • Live Streaming
  • YouTube Channel Strategy (Google Certified)
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Keynote
  • Airtable
  • Asana

Timeline

Head of Artist Relations

We Are Giant
04.2023 - Current

Director of Creator Community

Moment (Acquired by Patreon)
03.2021 - 06.2022

Partnerships & Branded Content Lead

Wave
08.2019 - 06.2020

Director of Audience

WeBuyGold
07.2017 - 08.2018

Freelancer

Multiple creator orgs and publishers
09.2016 - 04.2021

Partner Manager & Branded Entertainment

Maker Studios
04.2015 - 09.2016

Artist Relations Manager

Stageit
04.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Electronic Media Production

Kent State University
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