Andrew Festo
- Role
- Director, Event Production National Event Brand Manager at iHeartMedia
- Location
- Oceanside, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Andrew Festo
Dynamic, innovative, and highly motivated event management expert with over 17 years of…
Experience
Director, Event Production National Event Brand Manager
Jul 2019 — Present
Oversee 500+ annual events and activations for iHeartMedia’s NYC properties. • Manage production, partnership activation, and/or VIP hospitality for iHeartMedia tent-pole events, such as Z100\'s Jingle Ball, Powerhouse, Lite FM\'s Broadway in Bryant Park, KTUphoria and iHeartRadio Music Festival. • Drive the successful execution of major client events and experiential activations at marquee sports events, including the World Series, multiple Super Bowls, NBA All-Star Weekend, and other high-profile occasions. • Facilitate seamless production by advancing artist management teams, record labels, venue management, and internal teams on production requirements, riders, runs of show, and promo schedules. • Expertly secure bids and skillfully negotiate contracts with venues and production vendors to ensure cost-effective and high-quality services. • Take charge of department budgets and event profit and loss (P&L) management, ensuring optimal financial performance and resource allocation. • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with high-profile talent, managing appearance bookings and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the process. • Exhibit exceptional leadership skills by managing a team of 15 direct reports, while also overseeing the recruitment, training, and management of freelance staff.
Education
City University of New York-College of Staten Island
BS, Communications
Baruch College
Marketing Management
Skills
- Promotions
- Event Management
- Advertising
- Radio Promotions
- Event Planning
- Marketing
- Digital Media
- Radio Broadcasting
- Social Media
- Social Networking
- Event Marketing
- Broadcast
- Social Media Marketing
- Integrated Marketing
- Sponsorship
- Radio
- Entertainment
- Music
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