Nate Mars Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

I am a marketing consultant and brand strategist, specializing in Audio Production and Content Marketing. In this multifaceted role, I have been instrumental in designing UX sounds for various products, employing diverse recording techniques and audio tools for clients such as Microsoft, Ericsson, LinkedIn, The NBA, Roland, and Logitech. In addition, I compose original music for advertisements, films, television shows, and podcasts. Additionally, I share my expertise through authoring online courses and teaching music production utilizing software like Logic Pro, Ableton Live, iZotope Ozone, and more, for platforms like LinkedIn Learning and MacProVideo.

New York, United States

I create online courses in music production, sound design and UX audio for products using Logic Pro, Ableton Live and iZotope Ozone and a variety of other audio tools.

From October 2021 to July 2023, I served as a Senior Producer at RocketAir, a dynamic design agency. In this role, I created comprehensive project scopes, oversaw timelines, and offered strategic guidance to a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging technology startups. Juggling multiple concurrent and fully distributed work streams, I collaborated with designers, brand strategists, copywriters, UX/UI strategists, and creative leads situated across various time zones. As the primary point of contact for clients, my responsibilities included ensuring all stakeholders had the necessary resources for successful outcomes, with a focus on website design/development projects and digital product launches, while strictly adhering to and establishing brand guidelines.Additionally, I played a pivotal role in coordinating and negotiating contracts with external vendors and briefed leadership teams to expand the scope of work for both existing clients and prospective business opportunities.

New York, New York + Tokyo Japan

From April 2019 to September 2021, I served as the Marketing Director at Sound Collective Music Production School. In this role, I was instrumental in the creation of captivating educational products focused on sound design, music production, and audio mixing/mastering. My work involved managing budgets, assembling teams for photo shoots, remote video shoots, and social media content, and collaborating with A-list talent on educational products from concept to completion. My responsibilities extended to working with and overseeing a distributed team across the United States and Japan, focusing on product development and coordinating special events. A key aspect of my role also involved the creation and management of digital marketing campaigns, employing a strategic blend of paid and organic approaches for customer acquisition. Throughout, I utilized key data insights to inform growth-driven decisions, contributing to the overall success and expansion of the school's marketing initiatives.

New York

From October 2017 to April 2019, I held the position of Marketing Manager at Masur Griffitts LLP, a technology-focused law firm. In this role, I played a pivotal role in crafting and executing comprehensive content and digital marketing strategies tailored for a boutique law firm specializing in technology and startup business sectors. Beyond traditional marketing responsibilities, I took on the role of Salesforce administrator, leveraging my skills to create customized databases with marketing automation capabilities, contributing significantly to the firm's growth. Additionally, I actively supported the firm in various business development initiatives, ensuring alignment with quarterly revenue goals and striving to surpass expectations.

Greater New York City Area

From May 2014 to June 2015, I held the role of Marketing Manager at Splice, a pioneering music creation technology platform. During my tenure, I formulated and executed a comprehensive marketing strategy that significantly propelled Splice's growth. In addition to shaping the marketing landscape, I actively contributed to platform optimization by providing valuable feedback to UI/UX and engineering teams, drawing insights from usage data and customer feedback. Managing the content creation ecosystem, I crafted original content, oversaw editorial calendars, and managed budgets for writers, videographers, and designers. My engagement extended beyond the digital realm as I developed and hosted Splice events at prominent educational institutions like New York University and The School of Audio Engineering. Furthermore, I represented Splice at notable events such as the Amsterdam Dance Event, Brooklyn Electronic Music Festival, and Decibel Festival, where I not only attended but also spoke on behalf of the platform, helping to solidify its presence in the music technology landscape and create value for Splice users.

Greater New York City Area, Los Angeles, Online

From April 2011 to April 2014, I served as the Marketing & Content Director at Dubspot, a prominent music production school. In this multifaceted role, I spearheaded the creation and execution of dynamic marketing campaigns aimed at expanding enrollment for the school. Managing budgets for nearly 100 shoots and over 50 on-camera interviews featuring world-renowned artists and A-list talent, I played a crucial role in elevating Dubspot's visibility. Beyond traditional marketing efforts, I created and led unique event activations at prestigious festivals such as SXSW, Sundance Film Festival, Movement, Ultra Music Festival, Electric Zoo, and orchestrated multi-city bus tours across the United States and Canada. My responsibilities encompassed building and executing traditional digital, print, and PPC ad campaigns, including the creation of all ad and marketing copy. Additionally, I actively fostered strategic brand partnerships, cultivating relationships with music technology companies, record labels, talent agencies, and publicists. Embracing the digital landscape, I implemented social media strategies, constantly optimizing for improved organic results and enhanced paid conversion rates.

Greater New York City Area, Berlin - Germany

■ Planned and executed media campaigns for original artist releases and compilation albums signed to the !K7 label group (!K7, Strut, Gold Dust, Rapster, Ever)■ Worked with distributed teams based in Berlin, London and New York to plan global release strategy and generate unique content for specific territories■ Secured reviews and feature articles for !K7 artists in outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, XLR8R Magazine, SPIN Magazine, Rolling Stone and more*Received co-A&R credit for signing of "Buzzrock Warrior" by Jahdan Blakkamoore to Gold Dust

Greater New York City Area

■ Worked primarily under producer John Vandersall to deliver rough mixes and edit vocal takes using ProTools■ Mixed and produced music for various projects/labels/people including Lumidee, Shaggy, Fabolous, Notch, Scott Storch, FIFA Soccer, Marc Ecko, Kristine Elezaj■ Scored original music for commercials and advertisements

Greater New York City Area

■ Responsible for securing feature articles and reviews for artists in major print and online publications■ Developed relationships to bring in new clients

Greater New York City Area

■ Established and maintained close relationships with radio programmers, record labels and retailers■ Promoted records via weekly tracking calls and email to over 300 programmers■ Created selling points for programmers and retailers to play, promote and sell music■ Coordinated tour promotions for artists by setting up interviews with radio programmers■ Tracked and reported progress to clients via weekly reports■ Responsible for promotional mailings to radio stations, retailers and DJs