AIMP Panel

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John Seigenthaler First Amendment Center
1207 18th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37212

Event is sponsored by our partners, Fifth Third Bank!

Parking - Unfortunately there's no parking available in the Seigenthaler Center garage across the street.  There is street parking available or you can park at Scarritt-Bennett (one block south).  Please plan accordingly.

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Mike Boris Bio - Mike’s auspicious musical journey began at NYC’s legendary Edison Studios as an assistant Engineer that soon after led to a job as an Engineer at JSM. When the opportunity arose to jump to the agency side of the business, Mike dove in and never looked back. Over the next 18 years, he served as Music Producer at Ogilvy & Mather; VP, Head of Music at Bates; and nearly a decade as SVP, Head of Music at McCann Erickson. Prior to the launch of Groove Guild (his current roost), Mike consulted a variety of agencies and brands including: McCann, Havas, Y&R, Saatchi, Digitas, Team One, Ferarra & Co., JWT, Weight Watchers, Kohl’s, Barney’s, and Estee Lauder. He is also the Founder and Curator of the Union Music Library. In his capacity as an agency music producer, Mike has worked on more than 6000 commercials including high profile brands such as MasterCard, Jamaica Tourism, Coke, Dove, Lowes, Buick, Chevy Hyundai, Dentine, Wendy’s, Applebee’s, Intel, L’Oreal, Staples, and as he jokingly says…way to many Pharma commercials A couple of his highlights include working with Jennifer Hudson for Weight Watchers and Lenny Kravitz, Avril Levine and the Plain White Tee’s for Kohl’s. He additionally oversaw the creation of a branded Record label for Holiday inn.

Theresa Nortartomaso Bio - Theresa is a music production maven in the advertising industry with over ten years of experience using the commercial platform as a way to establish a brand's musical identity. Theresa heads up the music department at Publicis Kaplan Thaler, responsible for original music production, music supervision, and sync licensing for all agency clients including Citibank, Wendy’s, Garnier and Proctor + Gamble. Theresa also drives internal music education and culture through hosting a monthly Music Series for the agency welcoming in artists such as A Great Big World, Donovan and Bombay Bicycle Club, as well as distributing a monthly mix compiling the best new music to the agency. Prior to PKT, Theresa was the Music Supervisor at boutique audio post-production house, Headroom Digital Audio. Earlier in her career, Theresa was the Music Producer at JWT NY, where she innovated music production for advertising brands such as Macy*s, Domino's and Johnson & Johnson. Theresa grew up in Smithtown, NY before obtaining her BA in Communication Arts from Marymount Manhattan College.

Andrew Simple Partial Placement List - • Kays – “You Shine” • T-Mobile – Gonna Celebrate” • Starbucks - “Say Hello” • Lowes – “Time For a Change • Pandora • Subaru – “Little Wildflower” • Dr. Pepper “I Am” • Microsoft Windows – “The Way It Should Be” • Belk – “Hello Sunshine” • Pringles “Lets Go

Amy Stroup Partial Placement List - • Zales – “Just You” • KFC - “Just Takes a Little” • Belk –“Everything is Looking Up • Disney – “She Is” (custom song for Princess campaign • Wal-Mart – “Quiet Hearts • Dunnes (Ireland) – “Christmas is Closer (custom song) • Fresh Moments – “Just You” • Pandora – “Love Looks Like (custom song) • ING Insurance – “Hold onto Hope • Lutheran Hospital Network – “See It For Yourself” • Ulster Bank (Ireland) – “Just Takes a Little” • E Harmony – “Just You” (Instrumental)