Ryan Ruden

Founder

Ryan is a senior entertainment executive and experiential marketing expert working at the intersection of music, gaming, and technology to drive billions of impressions for artists and deliver multimillion-dollar collaborations and partnerships. Ryan’s unique career experience spans executive management, live entertainment, recorded music, and rights management roles, as well as groundbreaking work on innovative, fan-centric ‘firsts’ with top-tier talent including Eminem, Lil Nas X, and Grimes. With his ability to create, execute, and lead revenue generating campaigns through the artists’ lens to drive coveted earned media, Ryan was named a ‘Top 40 Under 40’ and one of ‘Gaming’s Top Sync Players’ by Billboard Magazine.

Industry Track

Charting Independent Paths: Empowering Artists Beyond Labels

Location: Ballroom D

Thursday, June 27

2:35 pm - 3:10 pm

Featuring: Ryan Ruden, Black Gryph0n, Baasik and more

Dive into the world of independent music with host Ryan Ruden, artists Black Gryph0n and Baasik, and other industry experts as they discuss transitioning away from traditional labels to embrace a DIY approach. This session will cover the creation of dedicated fan communities, innovative monetization tactics, and the use of social media for community engagement, capped off with an open Q&A on thriving independently in today’s music industry.

Participants