Killer Influence
Killer Influence is the ultimate showcase of creatives in Nashville, TN, hosted by (me) Will Barton and various co-hosts from Media Whisper, a digital marketing agency based in Nashville. Each week, we share insights from the media industry while interviewing standout personalities, to showcase the true driving force behind Nashville’s various booming industries. As marketing professionals, we also provide listeners with takeaways on new marketing strategies and trending topics. Killer Influence is more than just interviews; it's backstories and tips & tricks from unsung heroes in the creative fields that make our Music City so special.
Episodes
16 episodes
Taking video production technology to the next level w/ Kirk Slawek & Adam Sadler | Gear Seven Creative, Shift, Eleven Willow
Will and Brandon chat with Kirk Slawek & Adam Sadler of Gear Seven Creative, Shift, and Eleven Willow. We speak about their journey in the video production industry, technological advancements in the space, how they manage their time betwee...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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46:46
Adventuring the US as a professional photographer w/ Ryan Kanaly | Founder of Smallhands Creative
In Episode 4 of Season 2, Will interviews Ryan Kanaly, an independent photographer based in Nashville, who got his start experimenting with the capabilities of early iPhone cameras. He now runs a boutique photography studio — traveling the US, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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49:38
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Advertising then vs. now from a Madison Ave industry veteran w/ Don Schneider | Former Executive Vice President/Executive Creative Director for BBDO New York
In Episode 3 of Season 2, Will is joined by Brandon Brown to interview Don Schneider. For over 30 years, Don worked at the pinnacle of the marketing & advertising industry, creating some of the most recognized and awarded campaigns in the w...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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Giving hope & creativity to those experiencing homelessness w/ Nicole Brandt Minyard | Founder and Executive Director of Poverty and the Arts (POVA)
In Episode 2 of Season 2, Will is joined by co-host Meredith Wiser to interview Nicole Brandt Minyard, Founder and Executive Director of Poverty and the Arts (POVA), which provides people impacted by homelessness with the creative resources, tr...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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44:40
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From managing MySpace pages to running a full service marketing agency w/ Michael Henry | Founder of Media Whisper
In Episode 1 of Season 2, we interview, Michael Henry, the founder and co-owner of Media Whisper. He got his start managing MySpace pages for music venues, for free. 10 years later, Media Whisper has grown into a powerful digital marketing agen...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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50:15
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From creative pursuit to DIY business w/ Brian Hood | The Six Figure Home Studio
In Episode 11 of Killer influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview Brian Hood, owner of The Six Figure Home Studio.Brian Hood discusses how he went from playing in bands to starting his own DIY home recording business. The former dru...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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51:24
Being fearless in the pursuit of your career w/ JoJamie Hahr | VP of Marketing at BBR Music Group
On Episode 10 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview JoJamie Hahr. JoJamie Hahr is the VP of Marketing at BBR Music Group. JoJamie Hahr has been with BBR Music Group for six years, previously serving as the VP of Promotion at ...
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Episode 10
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54:38
The journey from Songwriter to Manager w/ Jason Davis | President of One One 7
In Episode 9 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview Jason Davis. Jason Davis is an entertainment industry executive with a broad range of titles including award winning songwriter, award winning author, entertainment consultan...
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Episode 9
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38:55
Building a digital live music booking company from the ground up w/ Makenzie Stokel and Channing Moreland | Founders of eva
In Episode 8 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview the creators of eva (formerly known as Evamore.) Eva is the automated solution for booking live entertainment for corporate and private events. Alexa and Will chat with the c...
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Episode 8
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43:11
How to become an online success in an ever-changing entertainment landscape w/ Derek Webb | Singer-Songwriter & Founder of NoiseTrade
In Episode 7 of Killer influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview Derek Webb. Derek Webb chats with Alexa Rae and Will Barton about how he successfully moved from a touring musician in the band, Caedmon’s Call, to now making a livin...
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Episode 7
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1:01:11
Looking into the future of an ever evolving music industry w/ Michael Sloane | Owner of Streaming Promotions
In Episode 6 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Will Barton interview Michael Sloane. Michael Sloane is an executive leader and digital strategist with a proven ability to develop and increase revenues while building a loyal consumer base speci...
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Episode 6
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51:42
The in’s and out’s of running a PR firm w/ Christy Walker-Watkins | President of The AristoMedia Group
In Episode 5 of Killer Influence, Alexa Rae and Lindsey Harshaw (guest host) interview -- Christy Walker-Watkins. Christy Walker-Watkins is a Nashville Native who grew up in a family full of music industry professionals. Christy had a huge pass...
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Episode 5
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34:53
The Music of Games, Sports, and Interactive Media w/ Steve Schnur | Worldwide Executive and President of Electronic Arts
In Episode 4 of Killer Influence, Alexa and Will interview Steve Schnur. Steve is a Nashville resident who works in Los Angeles, California as the Worldwide Executive and President of Music at Electronic Arts, also known as EA Music...
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Episode 4
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1:10:41
Cultivating your unique style w/ Delaney Royer | Founder of DelaneyRoyer.com - Photos, Designs, and Motion Graphics
In Episode 3 of Killer Influence, Alexa and Will interview Delaney Royer. Delaney is a Nashville native who uses her drawing, photography, graphic design, and motion graphic skills to create the most amazing artwork. Delaney shares with us her ...
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Episode 3
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39:04
Publishing & Tour Managing w/ JD Groover | Creative Director of Sea Gayle Music
In Episode 2 of Killer Influence, Alexa and Will interview JD Groover, Creative Director of Sea Gayle Music and country artist, Jon Langston’s Tour Manager. During the interview, he discusses how he found not only one but two of his dream jobs ...
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Episode 2
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36:26