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Ken Lingad

Albuquerque, Nashville, Austin, Burbank, New York

Referenced in "Native Peoples" magazine as a “visionary impresario,” Ken Lingad is the sole “architect” behind a multitude of high-profile strategic marketing campaigns. Instantly recognizable at the forefront of the Arts, Entertainment, and Fashion scenes, Lingad is a distinctively authentic icon of the American Southwest.

A transformational leader, Lingad's particular expertise has been sought by scores of the nation’s brightest scholars, established talents, corporations, and government agencies - in addition to fashion label, feature film, network television, major record labels, and digital media distribution companies.

Connect with Ken Lingad on linkedin or his OFFICIAL website: KenLingad.com, for a list of his notable career highlights and top-tier clients.

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Film Industry Basics: From Inception to Incentives

Notable Projects: "Breaking Bad," Marvel's "The Avengers," "Due Date," "Let Me In," and more. Ken Lingad has been at the forefront of the State of New Mexico's film programs at every level for over a decade, serving as independent counsel to Governor Bill Richardson as a highly effective liaison between his Cabinet-level Film Office and North America's largest independent feature film facility, Albuquerque Studios, while developing relations with Native American tribal business entities.

Currently, Ken Lingad is being tapped by world-renowned entertainment legend, Charlie Lico, to develop a high seven-figure fund for their slate of feature films, with one in pre-production.

A serial entrepreneur with an impressive 10-year streak of successful take-to-market launch strategies for several high-profile startups, Ken Lingad founded groundbreaking boutique public relations company, 1680PR, in spring 2009. Building on the brand's global recognition and business reputation, he expanded the 1680 footprint to the seat of the music industry - Nashville - launching a full-service artist management group: 1680 Entertainment (1680E), in 2014.

Serving as 1680 Entertainment's CEO, Ken Lingad's chief (pun intended) responsibilities include developing and implementing high-level growth strategies, managing the overall operations and resources of the company, and supervising the 360-degree management of the careers and creative assets of a select roster of both emerging and high-profile entertainers: Grammy-winning Artists, Hit Songwriters and Record Producers, and Performing Talents.

Music Business Basics: Intro to Music Row

Ken Lingad's personal consultation and/or management roster includes:
Hit songwriter Travis Meadows ("What We Ain't Got" - Jake Owen; "RISER" - Dierks Bentley)

Bluegrass legends The Dillards

3-time GRAMMY-winning artist Bill Miller

GRAMMY award-winners Jon Vezner and Don Henry

Mike Hartnett (Yelawolf, Justin Timberlake, Fergie...)

Entertainment Business icon Charlie Lico (Garth Brooks, Larry Carlton, Michael Jackson...)

Peermusic - the world's largest independent music publisher

Sony Masterworks record label

Warner Music Group

Word Music

Superstar hiphop artist Flo Rida and many more.

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What is a good way to find investors or raise money for a concert?Also how should I go about learning the business of organizing/promoting concerts?

As my company works heavily in the Nashville live entertainment arena (Marathon Music Works, Grand Ole Opry, CMAfest, etc.), I would have to agree with former advisors regarding starting smaller and growing as you have more experience under your belt. Start promoting smaller club entertainment and build a network and history. An internship with a live events-specific focus would be great, but interns in Nashville and LAX rarely see the mechanics of the bigger picture, and are largely relegated to tasks that frame them within a particular silo or vertical. Regarding investments, at the college scene level (meaning bars that cater to college-age demographic and campus venues) it would be a good idea to work with your university's NACA reps to develop some knowledge of how buyers operate and leverage outside sponsorships like soft drink companies, etc. Hope this helps. Obviously, I'd be happy to field a call from you to help out. Best of luck!

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Is it possible to lunch a startup targeted at the US market even if I am in another country?

Without more information on your intention and the target market's use for the application, itself, the simple answer is "yes." Many digital products available for US consumers are developed/launched outside of the States.

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Ken is a force to be reckoned with who came to my aid in 2012 at SXSW while I was coordinating 4 events in a 24 hour period with a very high profile tech legend and other talent. He was instrumental in helping us coordinate, execute and secure major media exposure for our events. I also had the pleasure of working alongside him long enough to witness the magic he works - for other AMAZING clients. What impressed most is the lack of ego driving Ken and his team. They are true excellence junkies who care about people and treat others with incredible respect. I know this is a "trickle down" effect of Ken's leadership. The 1680 PR team is a stealth force working for the benefit of major personalities in almost every avenue of the media and entertainment realm (and other arenas as well). They are an invisible hand of influence -- and they'd never break a confidence for personal gain. I'd highly recommend Ken and his team for their high integrity, no BS, creative, out of the box thinking and awesome results.

Leigh Durst Source: LinkedIn

Ken succeeded where others failed. I had been beating my head up against an issue for 2 years. In a few intense days, Ken was able to shift our perspectives completely and open up a world of possibilities! As the weeks pass since our session, the ways in which my team and I are newly empowered continue to unfold. No foo-foo stuff here. Ken's engagement with my team delivered rock solid, concrete results. Banding, Identity, engagement models, complex organizational systems, media, digital, customer engagement,... the list goes on. I look forward to bringing him back for more!

Allison Aldridge-Saur Source: LinkedIn

I had the pleasure of working alongside Ken for a mutual client (NewsCertified Exchange), so there was no question as to who I would turn to for social and communications strategy. This past summer, Ken conducted several master-class social media campaign strategy workshops and debrief sessions for Women Innovate Mobile and Levo League staff and interns. Eye-opening sessions on the nuances and enormous complexities of the social business world - growing up on Facebook and being social media savvy is not sufficient when the focus is brand growth or new product launch. Women Innovate Mobile directly benefited from Ken's deep knowledge and expertise when he personally undertook the planning and execution of WIM's demo day social strategy. Ken and the 1680PR team are WIM's trusted partners in social and strategic partnerships.

Kelly Hoey Source: LinkedIn

Ken is the CEO of a major PR firm in NM, 1680PR.

Caitlin McGrath Source: LinkedIn

Building a personality brand requires a willingness to seek advice from an agency that has the caliber of skills to deliver you a lasting value. Ken and 1680PR does that very well. They take the time to listen deeply and then bring out the big guns to protect and support you moving up your ideal ladder of success.

Ken has helped me continue to establish clarity around the long term growth of my brand. He has connected me to people who can make decisions and follow through with commitment.

Working with Ken and his team at 1680PR has been a huge blessing as they have helped me navigate the waters of aligning with the best prospects, clients and sponsors that builds success for both the client and myself.

When you want a PR firm that has your back and does it with integrity, 1680PR is where you will find it.

Michele Price "Prosperitygal" Source: LinkedIn

Ken and his company, 1680PR has been a very integral part of our process of repositioning one of our hotels. He is extremely committed to his clients and goes above and beyond to make sure a project is successful. He becomes a part of your team and not just an external consultant. An extremely committed, creative thinker who is extraordinarily knowledgable about the business of public relations, social media, and global trends. 1680 PR is a Team you can certainly depend on to do whatever it takes to get the job done!

Pam Jung Source: LinkedIn

Ken and his 1680PR brought the film Summer Sun Winter Moon and those involved with the project. The experience was wonderful and the team was supportive. I hope to work together again, Ken's a rockstar and a true innovator.

Kate Crowley, MBA Source: LinkedIn

Member since June 2013