Simon Kellman

About Simon Kellman

Simon Kellman is a seasoned music business executive with 20+ years of experience in business development, content acquisition, product management, marketing, and distribution / syndication in the streaming audio and video space. Currently, Simon is a member of the business development team at Samsung\'s North American Service Business group, specializing in the distribution of streaming applications on Samsung Smart TVs. Key partnerships he has managed or is currently managing include Warner Brothers Discovery, NBC Universal, Viacom CBS, Hulu, Sling TV, Vudu, Tubi, Fox, Spotify, Amazon Music, FuboTV, Vevo and more.Simon has a successful track record of executing, launching, and maintaining video initiatives for major music & media brands including Condé Nast, Sony Music Entertainment, Vevo, Dailymotion and Beatport. Through his career, Simon has developed an extensive network of business, operations, and creative contacts at all major record labels, publishers, collection societies, content creators and influencers.Simon has been a featured speaker on the future of streaming platforms at conferences and events hosted by Google, New York Media Festival, Canadian Music Week, Amsterdam Dance Event, and more. Since 2014, Simon has run the @DJCatnap Instagram (42K followers) featuring his personal photography of graffiti and street art around the world.Simon has a Masters in Music Business from NYU and a BA in Studio Art with a minor in Electronic Music from Kenyon College.Key Skills:Content acquisitionOriginal content developmentClient managementStrategic partnershipsBranded and sponsored contentStreaming audio and videoPublishing and sync licensingApplication development for videoAnalytic platformsSales of digital and physical goods

Experience

1. Director, Business Development

   Samsung Electronics America

   Mar 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Kenyon College

  Bachelor's, Studio Art, minor in Electronic Music

  1996 — 2000

• Governor Livingston High School

  High School Diploma

  1992 — 1996

• New York University

  Masters, Music Business

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Strategy
• Online Marketing
• Start-Ups
• Digital Strategy
• Publishing
• Web Video
• Advertising
• New Media
• Music Industry
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Digital Media
• Marketing
• Ratings
• Strategic Partnerships
• Management
• Entertainment
• Social Media Marketing
• Business
• Online Advertising
• Mobile Devices
• Social Networking
• Blogging
• Content Management
• Mobile Marketing
• Television
• Analytics
• Video
• Music
• Digital Marketing
• Social Media