SELECT MEDIA COVERAGE AND SPEAKING EVENTS
SPEAKING EVENT: PSMG Speaker Series
Guest speaker for the Penn State Music Group, where J.D. shared his career journey and gave select action items for college students looking to pursue a career in media and/or entertainment.
SPEAKING EVENT: SXSW Music Mentor
For the second year in a row, J.D. was selected to be an official SXSW Music Mentor, connecting with a group of rising executives to develop their skillsets in the marketing space.
SPEAKING EVENT: Guest Lecturer at Clemson University
Guest lecturer for Professor Robbie Fitzwater’s MBA Marketing class at Clemson University.
SPEAKING EVENT: American Marketing Association - CSLB
Mastering marketing in the entertainment industry with student organization AMA @ Cal State Long Beach
BILLBOARD: TikTok Users Are Increasingly Looking to Other Platforms - And Artists Are Following Suit
J.D. Tuminski talks to Billboard about how users are flocking to YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels in the midst of uncertainty on TikTok. Shorts continues to build out its ecosystem as it fits into the bigger Google/YouTube ecosystem. Read the article here.
BILLBOARD: As TikTok Ban Looms Again, Record Labels ‘Need to Be Prepared’
Representing Casadei Collective Marketing Agency, J.D. talks to Billboard about the 2025 TikTok ban implications and preparing accordingly. Read the article here.
SPEAKING EVENT: Grammy U Mentor
Working with The Recording Academy to mentor the next generation of young business executives.
GAME OVER Podcast
Sitting down with Game Over Agency founders Anthony Pisano and Troy Carter Jr, J.D. Tuminski talks about working in the music industry for 15 years and what it’s like to craft marketing plans for the likes of J. Cole, Logic, and more. Check out the video interview here.
Navigating the Digital Marketing Industry with Xposure Music
J.D. Tuminski touches base with Xposure Music marketing platform to talk about how to navigate the ever-evolving world of digital marketing in the entertainment industry. Click Here to read the interview.
HitsDailyDouble “Noisemaker”
Named a “Noisemaker” from music industry trade HitsDailyDouble, highlighting mentioning work with YG, YK Osiris, and Kanye West. Check out the feature.
HypeBot Interview with Amber Horsburgh
Speaking with industry professional Amber Horsburgh, J.D. Tuminski shares advice for emerging music artists. Click here to see the article.
Clemson University Collaboration with Def Jam Artist John Lindahl
Feature story on a unique, collaborative class where Def Jam artist John Lindahl worked with students to craft social and marketing strategy. Read the feature here.
Business Insider: TikTok Power Players
Business Insider names J.D. Tuminski a “TikTok Power Player” for his digital content strategy across Justin Bieber, Kaash Paige, Jhene Aiko, and more. Feature can be found here.
Clemson World Magazine Interview
Speaking with Clemson University’s alumni magazine, J.D. Tuminski gives some insight in to his career working in the entertainment industry for over a decade. Check out the feature here.
Grass Routes Podcast Intv
Speaking with Grass Routes Podcast hosts Erin Ashley Simon and Brandon Hall, J.D. Tuminski chats about working at Def Jam, Vince Staples’ viral GTFOMD campaign, digital marketing strategy, and more. Click Here to watch the interview today.
Meat and Three Leadership Podcast Feature
Speaking with leader Bryan Narcisse, J.D. Tuminski dives into working in the entertainment industry as well as deeper conversation about being authentic & seeking discomfort in the workplace. Listen to the interview here.
Department of Sound Industry Insights Interview
Navigating social media can be a tricky process for artists and marketers. J.D. Tuminski provides a breakdown on how to effectively utilize platforms across the board to stand out from the pack. Check out the interview here.
BILLBOARD Mag: Executive Playlist: Columbia Records’ J.D. Tuminski Sweetens the Work Commute
BILLBOARD Magazine features a mini profile on J.D. Tuminski and offers up an opportunity to see what he’s listening to on his daily work commute in New York City. Check it out here.
Minds Behind the Music Honors
Presented with honor of Music Executive of the Year while working at Columbia Records overseeing projects for J. Cole, Daft Punk, Snoop Dogg, and many more.