Bobby Tarantino Joins AMG
• Toronto-based media company AMG welcomes music, entertainment and media exec Bobby Tarantino in the newly created role of Vice President, AMG Management & Entertainment Acquisitions. In his new position, Tarantino will “use the unparalleled assets of AMG to develop new businesses for the company across a range of media, including television, film and management contacts, as well as create value for AMG clients and rights holders.” Tarantino’s new group will work closely with AMG Media and Entertainment VP Duane Farley and his team as well as Chairman Mark Berry, both in the U.S. and internationally.
Tarantino will report to Berry, who said, “Bobby’s experience and relationships in so many sectors of the entertainment and media business make him the perfect choice to lead this new initiative. He has one of the most diverse entertainment careers, launching major music artists, running a significant Cable Television Network and even being a radio promotions agent, as well as a track record of working with talent and entertainment properties in innovative new ways. In this role, he’s perfectly positioned to create new assets and increased value for our clients and strategic partners, using both our unparalleled reach and the creativity of our people at the local, national and international levels.”
Over his career, Tarantino worked at several major labels, including Arista, A&M and Interscope Records. In 2003, Tarantino and Les Garland (co-founder of MTV) created and developed The Tube Music Network. He later co-founded THECOOLTV All Music Television Network, and he most recently co-developed and launched IndiewaveEntertainment.com, which focused on independent artists seeking promotion and marketing opportunities in the new digital landscape.
“AMG has a unique relationship with international audiences, who have a deep loyalty to our music, film & TV properties and trust us to bring them innovative and creative media and entertainment experiences,” said Tarantino. “I’m looking forward to working with the impressive teams across the company to tap AMG’s unique marketing and promotional capabilities across a variety of media and platforms to serve our clients, the music industry, advertisers and our key strategic partners in additional and meaningful ways.” Tarantino can now be reached at 312-543-6480 or bobby@theamgcorp.com.
