Doug Phillips is a Nashville-based professional with over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry. His wealth of expertise spans digital strategies, interactive marketing, online strategies, web3, and AI. Currently, he serves as the Vice President of Marketing and Digital for EM.Co, a management firm representing acclaimed artists such as Tim McGraw and Landon Parker.Previously, Doug led digital, business development, and strategic initiatives for Q Prime South in a management capacity, collaborating with artists like Brothers Osborne, Brett Eldredge, and Ashley McBryde. His career also includes significant contributions as a Digital Marketing Manager at Universal Music Group in Nashville and Sony Music Nashville. In these roles, he developed and executed comprehensive digital marketing plans, engaged online communities, and created exclusive web content for platinum artists like Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Keith Urban, and Lady Antebellum, among others.Before his roles at UMG and Sony, Doug spent three valuable years with the Ray Stevens Group, sharpening his expertise in digital strategies within New Media & Label Services. His start in the industry was as a Creative & Marketing Intern at Cherrylane Music, where he gained essential insights into the music business.In terms of education, Doug holds a B.B.A. degree in Music Business from Belmont University, where he honed his ability to merge a deep-seated passion for music with business acumen. Additionally, he pursued Computer Engineering studies at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.As a tech-forward media executive, Doug has consistently driven digital success for renowned artists, showcasing his industry expertise, digital savvy, and passion for innovation. He is profoundly committed to shaping the future of the music industry through strategic digital initiatives and cutting-edge marketing approaches.