About the Author
Fran Vincent is the founder and president of Retro Island Productions, Inc., a social media, Web PR, and music-industry consulting firm. Before starting her own company, she spent six years as the marketing and public relations specialist for Warner Bros. Publications, a division of Warner Music Group. Fran has previously worked at some of America’s most prestigious companies, including AOL Time Warner, General Motors, Campbell-Ewald Advertising (Chevrolet’s agency of record for almost 100 years), and Independent Newspapers. She has authored articles for Electronic Musician and InTune magazines and holds a master’s degree in music business (a hybrid music and business degree) from the University of Miami and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Oakland University. Fran is also an accomplished musician, performer, and college instructor, and has taught music licensing, marketing, public relations, and management courses at the University of Miami. She now resides in the Detroit area and continues to work with music, marketing, and social media clients around the world.
MEDIA Interviews
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CONSULTING and SPEAKING
Author, educator and music marketer / publicist is available to speak on a variety of music industry topics. She has appeared on multiple industry panels, small/large groups, universities, and more. Topics include music marketing, social media, publicity, publishing/licensing, curriculum development, networking, and jump starting your entertainment career. To inquire about having Fran as a panelist or speaker, please send an email or call 586-630-3195.
