Dan Pelson

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

Dan Pelson
NationalityAmerican
OccupationMedia executive
Years active1995 – present
OrganizationWord, Bolt

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[2] 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]

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