david's bio
David Perl is a successful Music Business Leader and Radio Promotion Executive with over 30 plus years of experience at A&M Records, AIM Marketing, and DISNEY Music Group. Career highlights include the GOLD & PLATINUM successes of Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow, Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Plain White T’s, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Jonas Brothers, Grace Potter, ZZ Ward, and many others. David’s discovery of, and the subsequent BREAKING BENJAMIN signing in 2002 was a breakthrough from the promotion department to A&R. They have since gone on to achieve 10 Number Ones @ ACTIVE ROCK Radio, sell a combined over 10 MILLION albums, over 500 MILLION video views, over 5.9 BILLION STREAMS, and they remain a TOP 5 REVENUE SOURCE for Hollywood Records to this day. David’s own company EMERSON BLAKE ENTERTAINMENT was ramped up to full time starting in August of 2019. EBE has since executed successful campaigns for Island/Republic, Interscope, Epic, New Entertainment Company, S Curve, Warner, BMG, Strega Group, and other notable independent labels and management companies.
SERVICES
PROMOTION
Obtaining and maximizing airplay on contemporary terrestrial, and satellite radio stations and DSP support.
MARKETING
Growing you and your music's digital, social, and live space footprint.
CONSULTING
A&R, Talent, and Production Analysis, Guidance, and Execution throughout the entire music career.
I believe in developing relationships and making meaningful connections.
When I work with you, I…
Ø Begin by finding out about you, what you like, and where you’ve been
Ø Learn who your favorite artists are and what brings you joy or entertains you
Ø Always authentic, I speak to you on a human level and share freely about lessons and tips I’ve learned along the way
Ø Remember your details and piece the puzzle pieces together to connect you to best-fit people and opportunities
Ø Communicate with you in your preferred way and as frequently as you like
Ø Find common interests to identify how I can help you, or even better, ways to collaborate – and stay engaged, as I value our relationship
Ø Am in it for the win-win and getting you to your biggest payout
Ø And, I Feel lucky every day that I can work with what I love – people and music – and don’t have to wear a suit!