Michael Fiebach

Michael Fiebach (Mike Fiebach) is an American entrepreneur and businessman; he is the founder of Fame House, an e-commerce and digital marketing agency focused on the music industry with clients such as Eminem, Tiesto, Pearl Jam, Ice Cube, and Amanda Palmer.[1] Fiebach sold Fame House to SFX Entertainment in 2013 for an undisclosed sum.[2] In May 2016, Universal Music Group acquired Fame House from SFX, and Fiebach remained as the CEO.[3][4] Fiebach worked for the electronic music producer DJ Shadow from 2006 to 2010, running his online operation and merchandise business. Fiebach wrote a series of blog entries for Hypebot.com about his experience touring with DJ Shadow in 2010.[5]

Early life and education

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Fiebach attended Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia, college at San Francisco State University, and later attended Temple Law in Philadelphia.[6]

Public appearances

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Michael has spoken at music and tech conferences including SXSW,[7] Bandwidth,[8] SF MusicTech,[9] Digital Music Week,[10] Philadelphia Music Startup Academy at Drexel University[11] and Grammy futureNOW[12]

Awards

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In 2016, Michael and Fame House were recognized as a Philadelphia Future 50 company by SmartCEO. These awards are given to the fastest-growing mid-sized companies in the region.[13]

References

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  1. ^ DiStefano, Joseph (2013-12-17). "PhillyDeals: Society Hill firm markets merchandise for major artists". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015.
  2. ^ DiStefano, Joseph (2013-12-16). "SFX Entertainment buys Philly's Fame House". Philly.com. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  3. ^ Group, Universal Music. "Universal Music Group Acquires Innovative Digital Agency Fame House". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2019-10-01. {{cite press release}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ "Universal Music Group Buys Digital Marketer Fame House From SFX". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
  5. ^ Houghton, Bruce (25 October 2010). "On The Road With DJ Shadow - An Exclusive Look At How One Artist Stays Connected To His Fans". Hypebot. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  6. ^ DiStefano, Joseph (2013-12-17). "PhillyDeals: Society Hill firm markets merchandise for major artists". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015.
  7. ^ Landman, Gabriella. "SXSW Social Network Panel Explores How A Band Can Capitalize On Social Success". Billboard. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  8. ^ Benjamin, Yobie. "Bandwidth conference talk: Universal Music nixes MTV as "old media" slowly dies". SF Gate. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  9. ^ "More Than Flashing Lights: The Modern EDM Festival Experience". Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  10. ^ Ulloa, Nina (28 August 2014). "DMW Week Announces Speakers Across Music, Video, and Tech". digital music news. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  11. ^ "FIRST PHILADELPHIA-BASED MUSIC STARTUP ACADEMY TO BE HELD OCTOBER 28 BY MUSIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION". music biz. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  12. ^ Coleman, Ashley. "Why It Catches On - GRAMMY futureNOW: The Launch | Philadelphia". grammy pro. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  13. ^ "2015 Philadelphia Future 50". SmartCEO. Archived from the original on 9 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
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