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David Gottlieb

David Gottlieb

Artist Manager & Owner, Death Or Glory, LLC

For the last 20 years, David Gottlieb has owned and operated Death Or Glory, LLC an artist management company based in New York. Currently, Death Or Glory represents MGMT, The Hold Steady, Craig Finn, Bob Mould, The Luther Vandross Estate and Overcoats.

Prior to entering management, David Gottlieb worked in marketing at major record labels for 15 years, ascending to SVP of Marketing at 550 Music/Epic Records and later at RCA Records. During his time at record labels, David worked directly with Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, The Strokes, Alice Cooper, Fuel, Ben Folds Five, Screaming Trees, Social Distortion, The The, Living Colour, Christina Aguilera, and many more, along with the Ally McBeal and Singles soundtracks.

While starting in music during college, first as a stagehand at Lawlor Events Center at the University of Nevada, in Reno, and then as Music Director of KFJC in California’s Bay Area, David also worked on the retail and media sides of music before joining Epic/Sony in 1989.

Mondo 2024 Panels

MMF-US Presents: Mastering the Art of Artist Management - Strategies for Success

Thursday, October 17, 2024, 4:00 PM

This panel offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted role of an artist manager within the music industry. Established entrepreneurial artist managers from diverse backgrounds will share their insights on the essential responsibilities and strategies that drive artist development and career growth. Topics will include the discovery and nurturing of talent, building and maintaining strong manager-artist relationships, and innovative approaches to marketing and advocacy. The panel will also cover practical aspects like structuring deals, team building and sustaining long-term careers, providing a comprehensive overview of what it takes to succeed in artist management.

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