Jay Samit

As CEO of SocialVibe,we provide the most effective way for brands to reach, engage, and spread messages through a targeted audience of over 600 million hyper-connected consumers in social media.At Sony, Jay Alan Samit was responsible for the development of new business models for the company. As GM of Sony's digital businesses, Samit liaised with other divisions in the development of joint initiatives that fully capitalize on the depth and strength of Sony's hardware and content. Samit originally joined Sony as head of strategy for Sony Music.

Prior to joining Sony, Samit was Global President of Digital Distribution & Development for EMI Recorded Music. Under Samit’s guidance, the company broke new ground with its forays into wireless OTA, ringtones, streaming radio, secure P2P and subscription business models. Samit championed digital download initiatives, and created company-wide policies that combated piracy and enabled artists to make significant gains in the online music space. Samit’s aggressive move into mobile and the digital distribution of music made New Media into the leading profit center for the company—generating over $100 million in profit. Active in the developer community, Samit nurtured start-up companies and helped take them public in markets around the globe. Working with artist and managers to develop new sustainable revenue streams, along with his role as one of the leading authorities on new media, garnered Samit the Gavin Label Executive of the Year in 2000. Active Board member on both public company boards and private advisory boards.

Specialties
Successful in developing long-term relationships with key industry leaders and a proven deal-making ability to create enduring strategic partnerships; including multi-million dollar deals with: McDonald's, Coca Cola, United Airlines, Ford, GM, and Best Buy. Experienced technologist who develops and markets breakthrough technologies for such companies as IBM, Intel, Kodak, and Microsoft.
•Go-getter who promotes social responsibility and cause-marketing in every aspect of corporate life.