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Steven Garza

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Music, Marketing, & Tech

About Steven Garza

Music, Marketing, and Digital Media Professional with 20+ years of experience in Radio, Events, Large-scale Concerts, Web, Marketing, Brand Management, and Artist Relations, bringing a proven knowledge of creative strategy, vision, communication, and management with an emphasis on the music and entertainment industry.

Passionate about music, culture, art, and technology. Capable of developing and implementing cutting-edge messaging and marketing strategies for global brands and the audience who matter to them. Ideate best-in-class content to build identities, amplify exposure, leverage audiences, and maximize revenue goals all while upholding the integrity and public image of the brands involved.

Have worked with some of the world’s most emblematic musicians, and have developed digital branding products and campaigns for some of the globes most influential international brands delivering effective and inclusive messaging strategies to a multitude of channels and consumer demographics.

Career Portfolios Below Blog

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Concerts & Festivals
Experience

PROFICIENCY, COMPETENCY, & MASTERY

Experience

Leadership

Innovation, Planning & Decision Making
97%
Communication, Delegation & Time Management
93%
Team Buidling, Mentoring & Problem Solving
91%

Mass media

Radio Broadcasting & Streaming Media
97%
Online Media & Social Media
95%
Advertising & Inclusive Marketing
92%

Concerts & Festivals

Special Event Production & Operations
96%
Conceptualizing, Branding, Scheduling, & Artist Booking
91%
Contracts, Partnerships & Sponsorships
84%

Blockchain

Web 3.0
38%
NFT
48%
Crypto
32%
History

Career trajectory

Professional History

PrototypeVentures - 2021-Present - Atlanta, GA - Los Angeles, CA

Director Of Operations

  • PrototypeCulture
  • PrototypeManagement
  • PrototypeRadio™
  • PrototypeVentues, is an electronic music holdings company with subsidiaries focused on live events, artist management, and online radio under a prototype methodology. The concept is to deliver unique user experiences while adopting blockchain foundational technology such as DeFi / cryptocurrency, NFT’s, Smart Contracts, dApps, and other Web 3.0 developing technologies to support wider industry ecosystems.
  • Responsible for all facets of special event production and operations including conceptualizing brands, strategic marketing, scheduling, budgeting, site selection, artist booking, artist visas, acquiring permits, coordinating transportation and parking, developing partnerships, sponsorships, booking sound, staging, and visual equipment, arranging experiential event decor, event security, coordinating with third-party vendors, local authorities and emergency plans.
  • Manage an eclectic roster of established electronic musicians and artist managers.
  • Relaunching a radio broadcast in 2023 as a 24/7 online station featuring guest artists.
    • Entercom Communications Corp. - 2019-2020 - Atlanta, GA

    Digital Brand Manager

    • V-103 WVEE-FM
    • Star 94.1 WSTR-FM
    • Radio.com
  • Director of Digital and Brand Operations of Nielsen's ratings top Urban (Hip Hop and R&B) radio station in the United States V-103, and Star 94.1.
  • Led and coached a stellar roster of radio and television luminaries such as Big Tigger of BET's Rap City, Frank Ski, Greg Street, and Ramona DeBreaux.
  • Developed brand, marketing, digital, social media, and copyright strategies and best practices to insure the success of of the overall digital and brand strategy.
  • Directed, captured, and published breaking news, interviews, and new music World Premieres with some of the most emblematic musicians and celebrities being first to cover on the planet.
  • Innovated Entercom’s first national content distribution initiative to feature content on the homepage of every Urban radio station across the Entercom network resulting in increased brand visibility and ratings.
  • Developed partnerships with high-profile music sites resulting in an increase of 35% in new audience reach, digital ratings, social, and brand penetration in areas where the radio station previously had no posture.
  • Director of Digital Operations of several signature concerts and festivals at 20,000+ arenas, managing large teams that consisted of radio talent, influencer's, content directors, social media managers.
    • iHeartMedia, Inc.- 2013-2019 - Atlanta, GA

    Digital Program Director

    • iHeartMedia Southeast Division
    • Power 96.1
    • 94.9 The Bull
    • ALT 105.7
    • 96.7 The Beat
    • La Zeta 105.3
    • 640 WGST
    • Georgia News Network
    • Total Traffic Network
    • iHeartRadio
  • Served as the first Digital Program Director for iHeartMedia Atlanta oversaw the digital operations and collaborated with a region of 62 radio stations in Atlanta, Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah, Charleston, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Florence.
  • Successfully strategized innovative ways to adopt emerging technologies to grow ratings and set the brands apart from competitors.
  • Led coached and developed local and region team members including, digital, on-air, promotions, sales, and record label reps, to succeed and remain competitive in a fast-paced LIVE environment.
  • Created the digital media, social media, legal, and copyright best practices for team members.
  • Conceptualized and developed award-winning brands, campaigns, content, products, and sales tools, including a large portfolio of iHeartMedia sold-out arena festivals and concerts.
  • Served as Creative Director and Lead Project Manager for several local and national campaigns and projects that generated $1,000,000’s of dollars YoY in revenue placing the cluster at #1 in digital sales within the region.
  • Directed and produced content with celebrities and international recording artists that syndicated across 100’s format-related radio stations in the United States within iHeartRadio's vast network maximizing assets.
  • Director of Digital Operations of several flagship iHeartRadio concerts and festivals at 20,000+ arenas, directing large teams of radio talent, content directors, social media managers, and videographers. Concert and Festival list available here.
  • Collaborated in developing one of the largest social media footprints in media locally and within the company.
  • Awarded 15 industry awards, 11 of which were the first-ever awarded to iHeartMedia as a company.
  • Selected to form part of the national beta test team of iHeartRadio before the initial launch of the platform.
  • Achieved and surpassed all goals presented during tenure.
    • Clear Channel Media & Entertainment. - 2010-2013 - Atlanta, GA

    Digital Operations Director / Digital Program Director

    • 94.9 The Bull
    • Project 96.1
    • Wild 105.7
    • El Patron 105.3
    • 640 WGST
    • ESPN Deportes
    • 96.7 The Legend
    • 92.3 Comedy 24/7
    • Georgia News Network
    • Total Traffic Network
  • Served as the first Digital Operations Director for Clear Channel Atlanta, and led the digital operations initiatives of the digital programming department, managing a team of six Online Content Directors to create topical and timely content ideas to further grow audience reach that also assisted in reaching sales-related revenue goals.
  • Positioned the most troubled radio station in the cluster as the leading Hispanic radio station within the format in all of Clear Channel Media & Entertainment.
  • Recognized as a digital leader by the Senior Vice President of Hispanic radio for Clear Channel Media & Entertainment, Alfredo Alonso, and developed a national home page content for a network of twenty-five Spanish radio stations in his "La Preciosa Network" to become a leading Spanish language radio provider in the United States and contributed towards the audience and revenue growth of each market that included, WBZY-Atlanta, KBFP-Bakersfield, WNUA-Chicago, KSAB-Corpus Christi, KUNO-Corpus Christi, KFSO-Fresno, KPRC-Monterey, KKDD-Riverside, KTZR-Tucson, and KIZS-Tulsa.
  • Successfully strategize innovative ways to use all digital technologies and assets to grow terrestrial ratings, digital ratings, increase fan engagement and increase revenue.
  • Developed national partnerships with interactive companies such as Listener Driven Radio becoming one of the first markets to launch the product and also Ustream, to conduct interactive web chats between established international artists and listeners. This partnership marked the first partnership between Ustream and a radio broadcaster in the world.
  • Served as Creative Director and Project Manager for several national projects including, the design of the rock band Korn's next album cover which was launched on all Clear Channel Active Rock stations within the United States. A partnership with Coca-Cola to introduce the new Coca-Cola Freestyle fountain drink dispensers to consumers before it was introduced worldwide. These projects were received as a success by the clients and secured millions of dollars in revenue for the company.
  • Director of Digital Operations of several iHeartRadio concerts and festivals at 20,000+ arenas, directing large teams of radio talent, content directors, social media managers, and videographers. Concert and Festival list available here.
  • Awarded 5 industry awards, three of which were the first ever awarded to Clear Channel as a company.
  • Successful in ideating, prioritizing, and achieving all audience goals presented during tenure.
    • PrototypeRadio™ - 2010-2014 - Atlanta, GA - National Syndication

    Radio Show Host & Executive Producer

    • WWVA-FM 105.7 - WWLG-FM 96.7
    • iHeartRadio
    • Electric Sound Stage
  • Created a pioneering electronic music radio program that featured world-class electronic DJ's.
  • Debuted on a reporting top ten major market radio station and delivered good ratings from the first quarter.
  • Reached national syndication through various platforms in less than 6 months from launch.
  • 75% of the artists featured debuted on American terrestrial radio and iHeartRadio on PrototypeRadio.
  • Programed the music, booked guests, scheduled artists, and produced every feature.
  • Some of the artists featured include Deadmau5; Justice; Skrillex; Steve Aoki; Swedish House Mafia; Paul Oakenfold; Orbital; Ferry Corsten; Afrojack; Diplo; Kaskade; Markus Shulz; Bassnectar; Armin Van Buuren; David Guetta; Avicii; Goldie; Photek; and Hardwell. Extended list available here.
  • Exclusively premiered artist singles in the United States and launched album campaigns for artists such as Skrillex’s Bangarang.
  • Created partnerships with national brands and music festivals such as Ableton, Roland, SOL Republic, ID Festival, CounterPoint, TomorrowWorld, Imagine Music Festival, & Ultra.
  • PrototypeRadio was selected by ID&T to provide the infamous TomorrowWorld narrative voice for its live YouTube Broadcast and did real-time artist interviews all three years reaching a worldwide audience in the 10,000,000’s.
  • Awarded a YouTube Creators Award within the first year of broadcast for achieving an audience of over 100,000 subscribers.
  • Regarded as an expert by industry peers and was selected to form part of music panels such as Winter Music Conference and PromoOnly Summer Sessions.
  • Nominated for Best Syndicated Mix show by PromoOnly Summer Session within the first year of broadcast.
  • Invited to serve as one of seven major market national ambassadors by Astrelwerks / Capitol Records to host the official farewell and last album listening party for the world-renowned EDM supergroup, Swedish House Mafia.
  • Chosen to attend the iHeartRadio Music Festival to exclusively cover all EDM performances featuring Deadmau5, Swedish House Mafia & Calvin Harris for iHeartRadio on a national level.


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    Townsquare Media, Inc. - 2007-2009 - El Paso, TX

    Interactive Program Director | KLAQ, KSII, & KROD

    • 95.5 KLAQ-FM
    • 93.1 Kiss KSII-FM
    • 640 KROD-AM
  • Served as the first Interactive Program Director within the market for Townsquare Media.
  • Initiated the clusters adaptation of early digital media technologies completely overhauling the operational structure. This includes migrating from static HTML websites to dynamic Content Management Systems, introducing talent to blogging, working in conjunction with radio engineers to incorporate live web streaming, and bringing the brands to developing social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Ustream, and YouTube.
  • Worked closely with the Market President, Program Directors, Sales Managers, and record labels to tailor digital strategies, increase brand recognition, and maximize revenue opportunities.
  • Worked in conjunction with terrestrial Program Directors' counterparts to program and monitor stream break content.
  • Developed all the radio stations' marketing and promotional materials including branding, print, digital, outdoor, and audio.
  • Formed part of a national development team that aided in the development, testing, and deployment of the companies first proprietary content management system utilizing the DotNetNuke platform.
  • Recognized as a digital leader within the company by McVay Media as was responsible for developing one of the largest online audiences and social media footprints within the company and the marketplace.
  • KLAQ-FM is regarded as the premier rock concert promoter in the region and was responsible for creating all marketing materials for a large portfolio of concerts and festivals with some of the biggest acts in the world of rock music.
  • Director of Digital Operations of several concerts and festivals. Concert and Festival list available here.
  • Awarded six industry awards, one of which was the first Viral Video Award ever awarded to Regent Broadcasting as a company or to any advertiser in the region by the American Advertising federation.
  • Achieved and surpassed all digital goals presented during tenure.
    • Rocket Advertising - 2007 - El Paso, TX

    Creative Director

  • In charge of directing, strategizing, and developing marketing campaigns, and corporate identities and communication packages for some of the most respected companies and brands in the southwest.
  • Responsibilities included developing projects from initial concepts through final presentations; promotional campaign consulting, creative conception, storyboarding, creative design, interactive design, translation, client contracting, and management.
  • Led and oversaw all creative projects and was responsible for the overall quality of work produced by the creative department.

    • Helen of Troy, Inc. - 2005-2006 - El Paso, TX

    Senior Graphic Designer

    • Vidal Sassoon
    • Dr. Scholl's
    • Sunbeam
    • Vitalis
    • OXO
    • Hot Tools
    • Brut
    • Karina
  • Served as Senior Graphic Designer for a Fortune 500 corporation that represents some of the world's most trusted consumer brands include; Revlon, Vidal Sassoon, Dr. Scholl's, Sunbeam, Vitalis, HealthOMeter, Karina, OXO, Brut, and others.
  • Responsible for the development of Helen of Troy product graphics, advertising projects, and product packaging that can still be seen around the world today.
  • Produced numerous magazine ads for several Helen of Troy products and brands in international publications such as; Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Vanity Fair, InStyle, and American Salon.
  • Project Manager of the International Helen of Troy product catalog that were distributed in 18 countries around the world.
  • Developed annual stockholder presentations and media kits that was used to establish the company's brands on a global level.
    • High Caliber Group - 1996-2005 - El Paso, TX - Multimarket

    Founder - Operations Director

    • Electronic Music Event Producer
    • Artist Manager
    • Talent Agent
  • One of the key southwest electronic music entities in an emerging genre, that initiated by producing raves in warehouses, deserts, and other clandestine venues to eventually succeeding by finding approval by local, state, and international officials to indemnify electronic music events, as lawful special events that evolved into nightclubs and large municipal special event centers.
  • Responsible for all facets of special event production and operations including conceptualizing, scheduling, budgeting, site selection, artist booking, artist visas, strategic marketing, acquiring permits, coordinating transportation and parking, developing partnerships, sponsorships, booking sound and visual equipment, arranging experiential event decor, event security, coordinating with third-party vendors, and emergency plans in two different counties with two different legal systems.
  • Operated in several markets including El Paso, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Denver, Juarez, Chihuahua, and Monterrey Mexico.
  • One of the first international electronic music event producers in the United States producing events in Mexico and having an understanding of Mexican laws and special event regulations.
  • Contracted early adoptive electronic music entities such Raveworld.net, Raves.com, and Massive Mag to bring electronic music in the southwest to the forefront.
  • Created an advocacy alliance with the American Civil Liberties Union to challenge entities that wrongfully misrepresented electronic music, attended such events, or formed part of the culture during its early inception.
  • Implemented the cities first on-site substance abuse awareness program at events in conjunction with the ACLU and the national harm-reduction program DanceSafe, to educate, and provide awareness during a time when most music-driven events (within all genres) were plagued with drugs and society lacked the involvement to provide information on substance abuse at live events.
  • Served as a North American booking agent exclusive and non-exclusively (excluding California) for international electronic musicians including, 808 State, Paul Daley of Leftfield, Dynamix II, Jackal & Hyde, Tilt, Parks & Wilson, The Flash Brothers, Terry Mullan, Dirty Vegas, Telepopmusik, and many others. Full list available upon request.
    • Education

    Continuing Education

    Education

    Berklee College of Music - Bachelor of Arts in Music Business
    • Music Business Administration
    • Music Finance
    • Music Publishing
    • Music Licencing
    • Music Copyright
    • Music Supervision
    • Music Marketing
    • Artist Management
    • Touring

    Expected Graduation 2024

    Berklee College of Music - Music Business Specialization

      Courses

    • Music Business Foundations
    • Copyright Law
    • Creativity And Entrepreneurship
    • Brand Development and Funding

    Specialization ID: DJXBVWEG47AS

      2021 - 2022

      Hubspot - Inbound, Digital, Social Media, & Content Marketing Certified

      Organization: Hubspot Academy

      1. Inbound Marketing Certification ID: 1ce38aca99a84f6f9cefb58154373ead

      2. Digital Marketing Certification ID: 8a44ad723bc94b989dad4538ddacd1d7

      3. Social Media Marketing Certification ID: 1ce38aca99a84f6f9cefb58154373ead

      4. Content Marketing Certification ID: 2ac14b81f1084230894586f8ab35b937


      Certification Link 1 - Certification Link 2 - Certification Link 3 - Certification Link 4.

        Issued 2022.

        Six Sigma - Marketing: 6σ White Belt Certification

        Organization: Council for Six Sigma

        Credentials ID's: b9b8hjWOcf & NDIy02a1YA
        Credential Link 1 - Credential Link 2

          Issued 2022.

          Facebook & Instagram - Social Media Marketing Professional Specialization

            Organization: Meta - Facebook, Instagram, & WhatsApp.

            6 Certifications in Specialization

          • Social Media Marketing
          • Social Media Management
          • Social Media Advertising
          • Advertising With Meta
          • Measure and Optimize Social Media Marketing Campaigns
          • Meta Social Media Marketing Capstone

          Specialization ID: ZNMJRDMV6DKN

          Issued 2022 - Expires April, 24 2024.

          Meta Blueprint Certified Meta Blueprint Certified
          YouTube - YouTube Music

            Organization: YouTube

          • Music Content & Channel Strategy
          • Promotions & Engagement
          • Analytics
          • Business & Revenue
          • Rights Management

          Certification ID: 103112987 - Credential Link.

            Issued 2022. Expires July 19, 2023.

            YouTube - YouTube Music Rights Management

            Organization: YouTube

            • Digital Music Rights on YouTube
            • Music Assets
            • Claims & Policies
            • Delivery & Data Management

            Certification ID: 103450399 - Credential Link.

              Issued 2022. Expires July 19, 2023.

              YouTube - YouTube Content Ownership

              Organization: YouTube

              • Copyrights
              • Rights Enforcement
              • Business Operations

              Certification ID: 105471310 - Credential Link.

                Issued 2022. Expires August 8, 2023.

                Google - Advanced Google Analytics

                Organization: Google

                Credential Link.

                  Issued 2022. Expires January 19, 2025.

                  Google - Google Creative

                  Organization: Google

                  Credential ID: 103484264 - Credential Link.

                    Issued 2022. Expires July 19, 2023.

                    Twitter - Twitter Social Media Marketing

                    Organization: Twitter

                    Credential ID: 192381406 - Credential Link.

                      Issued 2022. Expires 2023.

                      Twitch - Twitch Expert Certification

                      Organizations: Twitch - Amazon.com, Inc.

                      Credential ID: 1843019 - Credential Link.

                        Issued 2022.

                        Awards

                        Industry recognition

                        Awards

                        Steven Garza Addy Award

                        Addy Awards

                        American Advertising Federation

                        The American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry's largest and most representative competition, attracting nearly 35,000 entries every year in AAF Ad Club competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising by the American Advertising Federation.

                        Recipient of 6 Addy Awards in various categories, including special judges award.

                        • Viral Video - Special Judges Award
                        • Concert Branding & Design
                        • Concert Branding & Design
                        • Best of the Web
                        • Effective Marketing
                        • Best in Audio Production
                        Steven Garza's Commnunicator Awards

                        Communicator Awards

                        The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts

                        The Communicator Awards is dedicated to recognizing excellence, effectiveness, and innovation across all areas of communication. They are the leading international awards program honoring talent in this highly competitive field. This recognition is led by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts

                        Recipient of 5 Communicator Awards in various categories.

                        • Print Advertising
                        • Branded Content
                        • Branded Content
                        • Online Video
                        • Effective Marketing
                        Steven Garza's Telly Awards

                        The Telly Awards

                        The Telly Awards annually showcases the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies and publishers from around the world.

                        Recipient of 4 Telly Awards in various marketing categories.

                        • Video Non-Broadcast
                        • Video Online
                        • Promotional Video
                        • Video Broadcast
                        Steven Garza's Webby Award

                        Webby Awards

                        International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences

                        The Webby Awards are awards for excellence on the Internet presented annually by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a judging body composed of over two thousand industry experts and technology innovator.

                        Recipient of the much covited Webby Award.

                        • Online Radio Station - Streaming

                        Steven Garza's W3 Awards

                        W3 Awards

                        The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts

                        The W3 Awards celebrates digital excellence by honoring outstanding Websites, Web Marketing, Video, Mobile Sites/Apps & Social content created by some of the best interactive agencies, designers, and creators worldwide by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.

                        Recipient of 3 W3 Awards for online and branded videos.

                        • Excellence in Web Creativity
                        • Excellence in Web Creativity
                        • Online Video
                        Steven Garza's YouTube Creator Awards

                        YouTube Play Button

                        YouTube Creator Awards

                        The leading social media network in the world YouTube, developed an awards program to celebrate their top content producers and creators within their network. This is regarded as one of the most prestigious awards one can receive in social media as a content developer and brand marketer.

                        Recipient of 2 YouTube Creator Awards.

                        • Reaching an Audience of over 100,000
                        • Reaching an Audience of over 100,000
                        Steven Garza PromoOnly Award

                        Promo Only Summer Sessions Awards

                        For over 25 years Promo Only has offered DJs, VJs, radio stations and entertainment venues unprecedented access to the hottest new releases at rates available exclusively to those who can generate public play.

                        Nomination for Best Syndicated Radio Station Music Program

                        • Best Electronic Music Mix Show - PrototypeRadio
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                        Recommendations

                        Steven Garza's Recommendations

                        Rusty Humphries

                        Top Nationally Syndicated Radio Personality. Phoenix, AZ

                        " I worked closely with Steven Garza at WGST/iHeartRadio in Atlanta Georgia. He was very creative, responsive, and easy to work with. During my time working with him he assisted me in better understanding digital broadcast media trends. I highly recommend Stephen for any position any company would be lucky enough to have him for. "

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                        Keith Robinson

                        Capitol Records - Universal Music Group. Los Angeles, CA

                        "Steve Garza is a true music professional. I have worked on numerous projects with him focused on Electronic Music, and his knowledge of the industry and culture is quite remarkable. His passion for music is what sets him apart. He is seasoned pro with a lot to bring to the table. I highly recommend him!"

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                        Jesse Flohr

                        Promotions Manager NE Region (Markets #1 to #10) - Interscope Records. New York, NY

                        "I worked with Steve Garza on various occasions while he was the Interactive Program Director of 93.1 KISS FM at Regent Broadcasting / Townsquare Media. Some of the projects included digital promotion of artists, music releases and promotions during the early stages of digital and social media. Steve Garza is passionate, creative, open minded, and on point. I always enjoyed working with him. "

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                        DJ Scream

                        Top Nationally Syndicated Talent - Sirius XM - Hoodrich Entertainment - Empire Records. Atlanta, GA

                        "I worked closely with Steve Garza on multiple artist projects including interviews with artists such as: Migos, Rick Ross, Mike Will, Young Dro, Wacka, Young Dolph, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz, TI, Hustle Gang, A Trak, Yo Gotti, Jeezy, Fetty Wap, Rich Homie Quan, Wale, Famous Dex, Tee Grizzley, Lecrea, Jidenna, Keysha Cole, DJ Luke Nasty, B.o.B., HoodRich Pablo Juan, Shy Glizzy, Zayoven, Wiz Kahlifa, J Prince, and Janet Jackson to naame a few. Steve Garza is a true leader and has a passion and strong understanding of the business. Any music organization would be fortunate to have him."

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                        Arnie Ramirez

                        Univision Communications - Content Director - New York, NY

                        "Steve Garza is a motivated, forward-thinking who has vast knowledge in his field. He consistently demonstrated a solid work ethic. Steve Garza is dedicated, self motivated and very capable. It was fantastic to work together with Steve Garza, a team player, always capable of adapting to new working environments. Very positive attitude towards work."

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                        Michael Alexander Beas

                        CEO at Atlas Elite Partners, Inc. Brand and Marketing Awareness For Authors. New York, NY

                        "Steve Garza is one of the most influential and experienced professionals in the world music. Having personally worked with Steve Garza on numerous occasions I can vouch for his knowledge and expertise that I consult with on regularly."

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                        Bill Manus Jr.

                        Senior Project Manager - Live Nation, Inc. Atlanta,GA

                        "... there are many things my clients are in need of from a digital perspective that our out of my league. However, knowing I have Steve to bring their request to makes me confident the job will get done better than good and on time! On top of that, with the many opportunities he's helped me with over the years he always is most cordial and willing to do so with a smile on his face. Steve Garza always puts time, attention, and passion into what he does resulting in superior quality work for our company iHeartMedia. His attitude and candor with his co-workers and clients is what sets him apart from other people in his role."

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                        Gabriel Diaz

                        Promotions Director - iHeartMedia, Inc. Atlanta, GA

                        "Steve is a true professional. He works hard, cares about what he's doing, and is an ace problem solver. There is no situation that Steve couldn't manage. He oversees all digital initiatives for our events (attendance between 50 people and 15000 people) and he never let us down. He's driven, ambitious, and loyal. "

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                        Alfredo Medrano

                        Integrated Marketing Solutions Provider - iHeartMedia, Inc. Atlanta, GA

                        "Even though i was not directly under Steven's department, I worked along side with him, Digital Program Director of five stations; he managed to boost up the numbers in some cases even double, very impressive if i might add. Steve Garza is a very determined person and will do what needs to be done to achieve the goals set forth. I was very lucky to have worked along side with him and at the same time learned from him. A true mentor in the new era of the digital age."

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                        Chris Kleinlein

                        Sales Manager - KTLA. Los Angeles, CA

                        "He created some of the most unique advertising options in the region. Once such video, filmed and edited by Steven Garza at a local restaurant with our KLAQ Morning Show won an “Addy” award for Regent Broadcasting. Due in-part to his efforts in the area of Integrated Media advertising, our cluster ranks 3 rd in the company in terms of pure Interactive sales revenue, consistently beating at least two of our larger Regent Broadcasting mediamarkets. "

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                        Alfred Souza

                        Senior Software Engineer - Turner Broadcast Systems. New York, NY

                        "Steven Garza is very innovative and passionate about his work. He understands not only the technologies but the underlining business process very well. The exceptional growth Clear Channel Radio has seen in Atlanta's digital department comes as a direct result of Steven's hard work and creativity. Steven’s work ethic, attitude and insight can make an immediate impact in any organization..."

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                        Barbara Kennedy

                        President - Sellout Artist Consultant Co. New York, NY

                        "Steve Garza was a pleasure to work with. He was professional and friendly. He was well informed and knew what he needed to execute his objective. I enjoyed working with and look forward to in the future. "

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                        Robert Thorn III

                        Music Executive - Nimbus Universal - The Trinity Factory - Vibezmde. Medellin, Colombia

                        "I have had a large cabinet of advisors, mentors and business partners from Vinny Kumar, Freedom Williams, Larry Blackmon, Steve Garza..."

                        Via The Source Magazine
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                        Neri Bailon

                        Imaging Director - SiriusXM - Washington, D.C.

                        "Steve Garza is great to work with always willing to teach you about his craft as well as learn yours. always approachable, patient and understanding going the extra mile is just how he is built. one of the most creative co-woker I've had the pleasure of working with. a great addition to any roster."

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