(Nashville, Tenn. – May 29, 2012) Concrete/TEC Direct Media is proud to announce that they have named Entertainment industry veteran Johnny Rose to be Director of Business Development for the media and marketing company.
As Director of Business Development, Rose will manage the development of key accounts and operate as a local Nashville presence that represents Concrete/TEC Direct Media. Rose spent nearly two decades as VP/Sales and Marketing at various Nashville record labels during his 30-year career, including positions with Capitol Records Nashville, DreamWorks and Show Dog Nashville. Rose’s background also includes retail and merchandising experience, having spent 14 years with Western Merchandisers and Hastings.
Concrete/TEC Direct Media represents a strategic partnership between two companies that specialize in servicing the music and entertainment industries. Concrete Marketing has established a 25-year reputation as a leader in the marketing, promotional, informational and production side of the music business. The New York-based company has been recognized with numerous industry honors, including Grammy nominations and gold, platinum and multi-platinum sales awards.
“Bringing someone of Johnny’s caliber into our fold further demonstrates our deep commitment to the Nashville entertainment community,” says Concrete Marketing founder and CEO Bob Chiappardi.
TEC Direct Media is a full service media management firm. Based in Chicago, the company works with all types of traditional and online media, with an emphasis in media planning and buying.
“I’m thrilled to have Johnny on our team and have Concrete/TEC Direct represented so well in Nashville. Johnny will be a terrific collaborator and strategist for our clients there,” says TEC Direct Media President Charles Fetterly.
Adds Rose, “Chuck Fetterly, Bob Chiappardi and the team at Concrete/TEC Direct Media have created a great reputation and a strong presence in Nashville. I am very pleased to help build on that foundation.”
Through its eight-year partnership, Concrete/TEC Direct has further strengthened its position as a leader in marketing and media services in the music and entertainment industries. The company works with major and independent record labels, management companies, tours and film studios.
For more information, visit: www.TEC-Direct.com
Concrete/TEC Direct Media’s Director of Business Development Johnny Rose
