Adam Gonzalez
Adam Gonzalez | |
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| Born | August 30, 1990 |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States of America |
| Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Music History and Theory Concentration |
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| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2013 - present |
| Organization | Black Velvet Advertising |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Relatives | Joshua Gonzalez |
| Website | adamgonzalez |
Adam Gonzalez (born August 30, 1990) is an American entrepreneur, social media influencer, marketing, and public relations expert.[1][2] He is best known as the founder of Black Velvet Advertising, Model Connect, Social IQ, and Violet Management.[3][4][5]
Gonzalez was recognized by Hackernoon as one of Hollywood's top marketing and PR experts. He has received over 5 billion views and helped multiple music artists reach #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Adam is a Forbes Business Council member and Forbes Columnist as well.[6][7]
Early life and education
Gonzalez was born in Los Angeles, California, on August 30, 1990. He grew up in Rialto, California. As a 17-year-old, Adam and his band began touring with Drake, Trey Songz, and other artists. He graduated from Eisenhower High School in 2008. Gonzalez received his Bachelor's in Music History and Theory Concentration from Cal State Fullerton in 2012.
Career
Gonzalez got his start in the music industry as a Social Media Intern for The Messengers, Magic!, and The Boy Band Project. His efforts resulted in the song "Rude" by Magic! charting at number one in more than 90 countries. A music manager named Charles Chavez discovered Adam and hired him as the Director of Marketing at his label, Latium Entertainment. After a few months of working with him, Adam joined Sweety High, where he was instrumental in the creation of successful marketing campaigns for musicians, resulting in large revenue.[8]
After gaining expertise in social media and branding, Gonzalez co-founded Social IQ, a data-driven marketing and public relations firm that works to grow the online fan bases of artists such as Ava Max, Bazzi, and Saint John, among others, and branding. In 2018, Adam co-founded Model Connect, a social media agency specializing in growing an Instagram fan base, further solidifying his career.[9]
Adam's journey as a serial entrepreneur was unstoppable.[10] Violet Management, is where he helps influencers earn seven-figure incomes through his social media services. Adam was appointed as a Forbes Columnist and Council Member in 2020. He recently established Black Velvet Advertising, a strategic marketing and public relations firm specializing in cryptocurrency, business, fashion, music, and other industries.[11]
Gonzalez has executed the marketing for Pitbull, Ava Max, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Bazzi, Magic!, and many other musicians helping them grow their online fan bases. He has collaborated with major record labels such as Capitol Records, Astralwerks, Atlantic Records, Sony Music Entertainment, Republic Records, Hitco, Universal Music Group, APG, Warner Music Group, and others.[12][13]
Filmography
Gonzalez has executed the internet marketing for the below-mentioned movies and TV series:
| S.No. | Title | Year |
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| 1 | The Babysitter: Killer Queen | 2020 |
| 2 | Bill & Red Face the Music | 2020 |
| 3 | The King of Staten Island | 2020 |
| 4 | TAG Just Saw (TV series) | 2020 |
| 5 | The Dirt | 2019 |
| 6 | The Babysitter | 2017 |
| 7 | Everybody Wants Some!! | 2016 |
Awards and Recognition
Gonzalez was invited to join the Forbes Council in 2020 as a result of his success in music marketing and public relations. He has worked with a number of high-level clients and has strong professional relationships with publications such, Fortune, Entrepreneur, GQ, and TechCrunch, besides Forbes.[14][15]
In 2017 and 2018 Adam was nominated for Forbes 30 under 30.[16] In late 2021, Gonzalez was appointed Lord of Hougun Manor. In 2022, Eisenhower High School recognized Adam as a notable alumni.[17]
In the media
References
- ↑ "Adam Gonzalez". IMDb. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ↑ Dane, Kane (8 February 2021). "Adam Gonzalez Net worth, Age, Bio, Height, Wiki, Facts". trendcelebsfacts.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ↑ "Music Marketing Expert Adam Gonzalez Explains How To Get Your Music On Spotify Playlists". thriveglobal.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ↑ Domash, Alexa (19 July 2022). "Marketing and PR Expert Adam Gonzalez Launches His New Agency, Black Velvet Advertising". LA Weekly. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ↑ "International Business News". International Business Times. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ↑ "Model Connect's Co-Founder Adam Gonzalez Gives 3 Tips On How To Become An Instagram Influencer". thriveglobal.com. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ↑ "spotifys-vp-of-marketing-explains-how-to-get-your-music-on-disc over-weekly". hackernoon.com. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ↑ Dani, Rajat (26 October 2019). "Model Connect's Co-Founder Adam Gonzalez Gives 3 Tips On How To Become An Instagram Influencer". NYK Daily. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ↑ "Learn about Adam Gonzalez". Famous Birthdays. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ↑ "Entrepreneur Adam Gonzalez Launches Personal Website Offering Social Media Development Services | FinancialContent Business Page". markets.financialcontent.com. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ↑ Domash, Alexa (19 July 2022). "Marketing and PR Expert Adam Gonzalez Launches His New Agency, Black Velvet Advertising". LA Weekly. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ↑ Studio, HT Brand (20 July 2022). "Adam Gonzalez: Marketing & PR Expert Helping Brands And Music Artists Grow". mint. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ↑ "Entrepreneur Adam Gonzalez Launches Personal Website Offering Social Media Development Services | Finance". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ↑ Panel®, Expert. "Council Post: Addressing Unconscious Bias In Decision Making: 11 Strategies For Managers". Forbes. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ↑ News, Wapakoneta Daily. "Entrepreneur Adam Gonzalez Launches Personal Website Offering Social Media Development Services". Wapakoneta Daily News. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ↑ Panel®, Expert. "Council Post: Ensure You Make The Right Hire For Your Business With These 15 Tips". Forbes. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ↑ "Entrepreneur Adam Gonzalez Launches Personal Website Offering Social Media Development Services". www.yahoo.com. Retrieved 26 July 2022.