Michael Fiebach Explained

Michael Fiebach (Mike Fiebach) is an American entrepreneur and businessman; he is the founder of Fame House, an e-commerce and digital marketing agency focused on the music industry with clients such as Eminem, Tiesto, Pearl Jam, Ice Cube, and Amanda Palmer.[1] Fiebach sold Fame House to SFX Entertainment in 2013 for an undisclosed sum.[2] In May 2016, Universal Music Group acquired Fame House from SFX, and Fiebach remained as the CEO.[3] [4] Fiebach worked for the electronic music producer DJ Shadow from 2006 to 2010, running his online operation and merchandise business. Fiebach wrote a series of blog entries for Hypebot.com about his experience touring with DJ Shadow in 2010.[5]

Early life and education

Fiebach attended Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia, college at San Francisco State University, and later attended Temple Law in Philadelphia.[6]

Public appearances

Michael has spoken at music and tech conferences including SXSW,[7] Bandwidth,[8] SF MusicTech,[9] Digital Music Week,[10] Philadelphia Music Startup Academy at Drexel University[11] and Grammy futureNOW[12]

Awards

In 2016, Michael and Fame House were recognized as a Philadelphia Future 50 company by SmartCEO. These awards are given to the fastest-growing mid-sized companies in the region.[13]

Notes and References

  1. News: DiStefano. Joseph. PhillyDeals: Society Hill firm markets merchandise for major artists. The Philadelphia Inquirer. 2013-12-17.
  2. News: DiStefano. Joseph. SFX Entertainment buys Philly's Fame House. 3 September 2015. Philly.com. 2013-12-16.
  3. Universal Music Group Acquires Innovative Digital Agency Fame House. Group. Universal Music. www.prnewswire.com. en. 2019-10-01.
  4. Universal Music Group Buys Digital Marketer Fame House From SFX. Billboard. 2019-10-01.
  5. Web site: Houghton. Bruce. On The Road With DJ Shadow - An Exclusive Look At How One Artist Stays Connected To His Fans. Hypebot. 25 October 2010 . 3 September 2015.
  6. News: DiStefano. Joseph. PhillyDeals: Society Hill firm markets merchandise for major artists. The Philadelphia Inquirer. 2013-12-17.
  7. Landman. Gabriella. SXSW Social Network Panel Explores How A Band Can Capitalize On Social Success. Billboard. 24 September 2015.
  8. Web site: Benjamin. Yobie. Bandwidth conference talk: Universal Music nixes MTV as "old media" slowly dies. SF Gate. 24 September 2015.
  9. Web site: More Than Flashing Lights: The Modern EDM Festival Experience. 24 September 2015.
  10. Web site: Ulloa. Nina. DMW Week Announces Speakers Across Music, Video, and Tech. digital music news. 28 August 2014 . 24 September 2015.
  11. Web site: FIRST PHILADELPHIA-BASED MUSIC STARTUP ACADEMY TO BE HELD OCTOBER 28 BY MUSIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION. music biz. 10 November 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150929155945/http://musicbiz.org/press-releases/first-philadelphia-based-musicstartup-academy-to-be-held-october-28-by-music-business-association/. 29 September 2015.
  12. Web site: Coleman. Ashley . Why It Catches On - GRAMMY futureNOW: The Launch Philadelphia . grammy pro. 24 September 2015.
  13. Web site: 2015 Philadelphia Future 50. SmartCEO. 28 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160109033431/http://smartceo.com/2016-philadelphia-future-50-fame-house/. 9 January 2016. dead.

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