Michael Fiebach

Michael Fiebach (Mike Fiebach) is an American entrepreneur and businessman; he is the founder of Fame House, an e-commerce and digital marketing agency focused on the music industry with clients such as Eminem, Tiesto, Pearl Jam, Ice Cube, and Amanda Palmer.[1] Fiebach sold Fame House to SFX Entertainment in 2013 for an undisclosed sum.[2] In May of 2016, Universal Music Group acquired Fame House from SFX, and Fiebach remained as the CEO.[3][4] Fiebach worked for the electronic music producer DJ Shadow from 2006–2010, running his online operation and merchandise business. Fiebach wrote a series of blog entries for Hypebot.com about his experience touring with DJ Shadow in 2010.[5]

Early life and education

Fiebach attended college at San Francisco State University, and later attended Temple Law in Philadelphia.[6]

Public appearances

Michael has spoken at music and tech conferences including SXSW,[7] Bandwidth,[8] SF MusicTech,[9] Digital Music Week,[10] Philadelphia Music Startup Academy at Drexel University[11] and Grammy futureNOW[12]

Awards

In 2016, Michael and Fame House were recognized as a Philadelphia Future 50 company by SmartCEO. These awards are given to the fastest-growing mid-sized companies in the region.[13]

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References
  1. DiStefano, Joseph (2013-12-17). "PhillyDeals: Society Hill firm markets merchandise for major artists". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  2. DiStefano, Joseph (2013-12-16). "SFX Entertainment buys Philly's Fame House". Philly.com. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  3. Group, Universal Music. "Universal Music Group Acquires Innovative Digital Agency Fame House". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
  4. "Universal Music Group Buys Digital Marketer Fame House From SFX". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-10-01.
  5. Houghton, Bruce. "On The Road With DJ Shadow - An Exclusive Look At How One Artist Stays Connected To His Fans". Hypebot. Retrieved 3 September 2015.
  6. DiStefano, Joseph (2013-12-17). "PhillyDeals: Society Hill firm markets merchandise for major artists". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  7. Landman, Gabriella. "SXSW Social Network Panel Explores How A Band Can Capitalize On Social Success". Billboard. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  8. Benjamin, Yobie. "Bandwidth conference talk: Universal Music nixes MTV as "old media" slowly dies". SF Gate. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  9. "More Than Flashing Lights: The Modern EDM Festival Experience". Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  10. Ulloa, Nina. "DMW Week Announces Speakers Across Music, Video, and Tech". digital music news. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  11. "FIRST PHILADELPHIA-BASED MUSIC STARTUP ACADEMY TO BE HELD OCTOBER 28 BY MUSIC BUSINESS ASSOCIATION". music biz. Archived from the original on 29 September 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2015.
  12. Coleman, Ashley. "Why It Catches On - GRAMMY futureNOW: The Launch | Philadelphia". grammy pro. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  13. "2015 Philadelphia Future 50". SmartCEO. Archived from the original on 9 January 2016. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
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