{"id":24471,"date":"2023-02-24T10:02:05","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T18:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicforwardfoundation.org\/?p=24471"},"modified":"2023-04-02T15:00:19","modified_gmt":"2023-04-02T22:00:19","slug":"spotlight-adrian-flores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicforwardfoundation.org\/uncategorized\/spotlight-adrian-flores\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotlight: Adrian Flores"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Meet Adrian Flores, our new Director of Marketing! Learn a little more about Adrian<\/em><\/strong> and what led him to Music Forward below!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey leading to your role at Music Forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have over 17 years of experience as a marketer and sponsorship manager\/director within Los Angeles\u2019 music and entertainment space. I\u2019ve worked at companies such as AEG Presents, Sam Nazarian\u2019s SBE, LA Canvas, Grand Performances, and more. I earned a Business degree from Pepperdine University and thrive in a team environment; I also love learning about culture, tech, and anything related to art and music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My experiences within the non-profit realm and the music industry led me to my role at Music Forward!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Describe what you do at Music Forward. What you are most excited about?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am Music Forward’s (MF) newly appointed Marketing Director. This position is perfect because I thrive on being creative and telling a story while digging into the data. I always find new creative outlets and love seeing life through a unique perspective. My favorite part about being at MF is the team and the ability to help build our MF vision by using my relationships and experience to excel and ensure that MF thrives as one of the most valuable non-profits in the music industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about your career path so far do you think best prepares you for your new position?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve overseen significant sponsorship and marketing campaigns from concept to execution. I\u2019ve also produced live events and led artist development for major artists. I understand both the creative and business process in that I can clearly see what story needs to be told from different perspectives ranging from the targeted demographic to a major sponsor.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Growing up, who or what were some of your inspirations?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing up, I was always drawn to music and have early memories of watching Nirvana on MTV in awe of the artistry. That said, I knew I wasn\u2019t interested in being a musician. I became very inspired when a friend\u2019s father was working in the music industry, and I realized I could play a role in bringing music to people without having to pick up an instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What do you think are the secrets behind getting to where you want to be?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To know that there is never a perfect path and there is also no better time than right now. While strategizing is essential, you must also understand that there may never be an ideal moment, and sometimes you have to jump in. <\/p>\n\n\n

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What piece of advice would you give to young people looking for their first role in the music industry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understand what you\u2019re passionate about and find a way to work it into your career. My first industry jobs were not developed positions, but I found my way into the company and created departments at a young age to fit their needs by using my natural talents and passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always be a good person to work with (in general) because you never know when you will work with those people again. The music industry is big and yet very small!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What has been your most memorable or favorite live music experience?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My most memorable concert experience would have to be the first time I saw\u00a0TOOL. It was at a Wearhouse in Houston, TX.\u00a0 My best friend and I had been obsessing over TOOL for years and knew all the music. \u00a0 We found a way backstage and even got to hang out with the band!\u00a0 Throughout the years I\u2019ve run into them at other events and shows. The guitarist (Adam Jones) and\u00a0Drummer (Danny Carey)\u00a0 still recognize me from way back then which feels wonderful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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