Dan Pelson Explained

Dan Pelson
Nationality:American
Occupation:Media executive
Organization:Word, Bolt
Years Active:1995 – present

Dan Pelson is an American media executive and a co-founder of several companies.

Biography

Pelson attended Colgate University and New York University’s Stern School of Business and began his career at Sun Microsystems.[1] [2] [3] In 1995, he, along with Tom Livaccari and Carey Earle, co-founded Word Magazine, an early online magazine.[4]

He also served as the chief executive officer of Concrete Media, an internet services business, from 1998-2003.[5] In 1996, under Concrete Media, he and Jane Mount co-founded Bolt.com, an early social networking site for teens.[6] [7] Pelson also served as the CEO of Bolt.[8]

In 2006, he co-founded uPlayMe, a music-focused social network. Also in 2006, he was named the senior vice president, global consumer marketing of Warner Music Group, and also served as the chief architect and executor of Warner’s strategic consumer initiatives.[9] At Sony Music, he oversaw the Direct to Consumer global operations and was the CEO of MyPlay, Sony’s music video platform from 2008-2013.[10] He also served as an executive producer of The X Factor Digital Experience.[11] He is also a co-founder of SunPress Vinyl, a record pressing plant,[12] and Brand Access, a provider of theme merchandise.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Moss. Wes. Make More, Worry Less: Secrets from 18 Extraordinary People Who Created a Bigger Income and a Better Life. 2008. FT Press. 9780132703949. 87. en.
  2. Web site: The Hot Seat: Dan Pelson, Executive VP, Sony Music Entertainment - Lars Brandle. Lars Brandle. 8 May 2018. 13 March 2012.
  3. Web site: On a roll: Dan Pelson . Ad Age . 16 July 2001 . 25 July 2018 . en.
  4. Book: New York Magazine. 1997. New York Media, LLC. en.
  5. Web site: Dan Pelson: Executive Profile & Biography - Bloomberg. www.bloomberg.com. 8 May 2018.
  6. Book: Pasiuk. Laurie. Vault Guide to the Top Internet Industry Employers. 2006. Vault Inc.. 9781581313840. registration. 45. dan pelson bolt.. en.
  7. Web site: Handelman . David . IQ Interactive Special Report: IQ Q & A With Bolt.com's Dan Pelson . Adweek . 25 July 2018.
  8. Web site: Dan Pelson. people.stern.nyu.edu. 8 May 2018.
  9. Web site: Warner Music Group Names Dan Pelson, Senior Vice President, Global Consumer Marketing. Market Wired. 8 May 2018.
  10. Web site: Dan Pelson's schedule for Music Biz 2016. Music Biz. 8 May 2018.
  11. Web site: The X Factor USA - The Webby Awards. www.webbyawards.com. 8 May 2018.
  12. Web site: Rodriguez. Rene. It's not all about digital music: An old vinyl record factory gets new life. Miami Herald. 8 May 2018. en.
  13. Web site: Brand Access Company Profile: Valuation & Investors PitchBook. pitchbook.com. 8 May 2018. en.

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