Johannes Fürst
About Johannes Fürst
Johannes Fürst serves as the Director of Marketing & Sales GSA at The Orchard, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in marketing and sales, having previously held various positions at finetunes GmbH and developed marketing strategies for major platforms.
Current Role at The Orchard
Johannes Fürst serves as the Director of Marketing & Sales GSA at The Orchard since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing marketing strategies for locally signed labels and artists. His responsibilities include coordinating with the German Sony Music team to enhance marketing efforts and collaborating with sales colleagues across more than 40 territories to promote locally signed priorities on a global scale. His work is instrumental in driving the success of The Orchard's marketing initiatives in the GSA region.
Previous Experience at finetunes GmbH
Johannes Fürst has a significant history with finetunes GmbH, where he worked from 2011 to 2018. He started as a Client & Label Care Team - Labelmanager from 2011 to 2012, followed by a role as Sales Marketing Manager GSA from 2012 to 2016. He then advanced to Senior Sales Marketing Manager from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at finetunes GmbH spanned seven years, during which he contributed to various marketing and sales initiatives in Hamburg und Umgebung, Deutschland.
Education and Academic Background
Johannes Fürst studied at Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln, where he pursued a degree in Medienökonom. He completed his studies in 2009, achieving a Diplom after four years of education. His academic background provides a foundation for his expertise in marketing and sales within the music industry.
Marketing Collaborations and Strategies
In his current role at The Orchard, Johannes Fürst has engaged in marketing cooperations with major platforms such as Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. He is responsible for developing targeted marketing strategies that cater to the needs of locally signed labels and artists. His collaborative efforts with various stakeholders enhance the visibility and reach of The Orchard's offerings in the competitive music market.