Mondo.NYC Speaker
Jeremy Shpizner
Agent, Arrival Artists
Born and raised in New York City, Jeremy Shpizner got his start in the music industry booking bands for various programming boards while attending Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. In 2011, Shpizner co-founded Mischief Management with one of his classmates at the time, Justin Lehmann (Aminé, Khai Dreams, Kyle Lux). While at Mischief, he signed the NY-based soul-pop band Lawrence, fronted by sibling duo Clyde and Gracie Lawrence. Shpizner managed the band for six years and saw them through their first label deal and first three national tours. In 2014, Shpizner took a job in the Nashville office of Paradigm Talent Agency, where he assisted Jeffrey Hasson and later was a booking coordinator for office head Jonathan Levine, going on to become an agent in late 2017. While at Paradigm, Shpizner developed a roster that included Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, Foy Vance and Ian Noe, among others. In the Fall of 2020, Shpizner went back into the management space, working as a day-to-day manager at Foundations Artist Management. In August of 2021, Shpizner joined the team at Arrival Artists, where he focused on rebuilding his roster and supporting the Arrival team, working with agent and Arrival Partner Erik Selz on tours for BADBADNOTGOOD, Altin Gün, The Magnetic Fields, Madison Cunningham and more. Since joining in 2021, Shpizner has signed and currently represents artists such as Rayland Baxter, ANAVITÓRIA, Eliza McLamb and Curtis Waters. In addition to his Responsible Agent roster, Shpizner runs the festival department at Arrival, handling festival and soft ticket opportunities for artists across the Arrival roster including Mt. Joy, Goose, Khruangbin, Mk.Gee, Royel Otis, Andrew Bird, Sufjan Stevens and more.
MMF-US Presents: Ancillary Revenue Opportunities for Management
10/17/24, 9:00 PM
This discussion provides an overview of the evolving ancillary revenue landscape for artists, emphasizing new and pivotal markets that managers can leverage to enhance revenue streams and branding. It explores how artists of all levels can tap into these opportunities, with managers playing a crucial role in their development. Topics include elevating VIP experiences into immersive fan engagements, innovative merchandise and licensing strategies, and staying ahead of technological trends like spatial commuting and regenerative AI. The conversation also covers effective branding strategies, from securing sponsorships to exploring unique collaborations with social impact. Additionally, it highlights emerging business development trends, including one-time events, food branding, and expanding into creative production roles.