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Turning Artist Identity into Revenue Generation

Grand Ballroom

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 4:40 PM

Moderator:

Kathryn Hoy, Associate Director, Brand & Social, Kobalt Music

In today’s music economy, a strong brand is just as valuable as a hit single. From merch to sync to fan-driven content, artists and their teams are building multi-dimensional brands that drive long-term revenue. This panel dives into the must-have elements of artist brand development – from visual identity and narrative voice to product strategy and rights infrastructure – and how managers, marketers and platforms are monetizing every touchpoint.

Kathryn Hoy

Kathryn Hoy

Associate Director, Brand & Social, Kobalt Music

Alexis Atai

Alexis Atai

Senior Director, Brand Management, Bravado

Doug Cohn

Doug Cohn

Vice President, Industry and Artist Relations, SoundExchange

Liz Norris

Liz Norris

Partner & Head of Media & Brand Strategy, Activist Artists Management

Ryan Star

Ryan Star

CEO/Co-Founder, Stationhead

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