Biography
Michael Fiebach is the visionary founder and CEO of Fame House, LLC (Philadelphia /
San Francisco), an artist and labels services company specializing in Digital Strategy,
Marketing and Management. Clients and partners include DJ Shadow, Pretty Lights, Josh
Wink, Stella Artois, David Lynch, Red Light Mgmt, Girlie Action Media, Topspin
Media, IRIS Distribution, and Blinker Active, among others.
From 2006-2010, Michael ran the legendary DJ Shadow’s online operation, marketing,
project and merchandising management, and worked as a freelance music industry
consultant. Michael managed and conceptualized the djshadow.com relaunch in 2009; the
first independently operated artist download store to license music from a major label for
direct to fan online download sales. The website was nominated for a Webby award: Best
Celebrity Website, 2009.
Additionally, Michael managed and marketed notable DJ Shadow projects such as The 4-
Track Era Collection, The L-R-G clothing collaboration, The Hard Sell (With Cut
Chemist), a sneaker collaboration with Reebok, DJ Shadow Handmade, and
others. Michael toured with DJ Shadow on 4 major concert tours throughout the world,
including large stretches of high scale shows throughout Europe, Australia, and North
America.
From summer 2010 through spring 2011, Michael was an Adjunct Professor at San
Francisco State University's Music Industry Program.
Michael was a co-owner and operator of PHILAsofikal Records, a boutique record label
that released music by legendary artists such as Masta Ace, Wordsworth, The High &
Mighty, and others. The label had music licensed for use in The Rob and Big Show on
MTV, Degrassi, and commercials for brands such as Bing.
Michael has worked and/or toured with other notable artists, including: Gift of Gab
(Blackalicious), Lateef (Latyrx), The Green, Giant Panda, Tame One, and Pigeon John,
among others. Michael has a B.A. degree in Music Marketing & Management, and a
certificate in Music Industry studies, both from San Francisco State University.
Industry Expertise (3)
Social Media
Music
Advertising/Marketing
Areas of Expertise (3)
Music Artist Marketing & Management
Direct-To-Fan Marketing
Online Marketing & Advertising
Education (1)
San Francisco State University: B.A., Music Marketing & Management 2009
Affiliations (1)
- Fame House
Event Appearances (10)
Panelist / Speaker
Bandwidth Conference San Francisco, CA
2009-01-01
Panelist / Speaker
Noise Pop Conference San Francisco, CA
2010-01-01
Panelist / Speaker
San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA
2010-01-01
Panelist / Speaker
California Lawyers for the Arts Music Business Seminar Oakland, CA
2011-01-01
Panelist / Speaker
California Music Industry Summit Oakland, CA
2011-01-01
Panelist / Speaker
SXSW Austin, TX
2011-01-01
Panelist / Speaker
University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business Philadelphia, PA
2012-01-01
Panelist / Speaker
International Music Summit Ibiza, Spain
2012-01-01
Panelist / Speaker
Amsterdam Dance Event Amsterdam, Netherlands
2012-01-01
Panelist / Speaker
Midem Cannes, France
2013-01-01
Sample Talks (1)
Midem
Mike Fiebach and speaks about direct-to-fan marketing at Midem 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMMJNFPXh4g
Availability
- Keynote
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
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