Ryan Whitman
About Ryan Whitman
Ryan Whitman serves as the Senior Director of Digital Marketing at The Orchard, a position he has held since 2023. With a career spanning over a decade in the music industry, he has held various roles at The Orchard and other notable companies.
Work at Orchard
Ryan Whitman has held multiple positions at The Orchard, demonstrating a progressive career in digital marketing. He began as an Account Coordinator in Video Services from 2014 to 2016, then advanced to Digital Marketing Manager from 2016 to 2019. Following this, he served as Senior Marketing Manager for eight months in 2019 to 2020. He transitioned to Associate Director of Digital Marketing, a role he maintained for two years until 2022. In 2023, he was promoted to Senior Director of Digital Marketing, where he continues to contribute to the company's marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Whitman earned a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree from Syracuse University, specializing in Music Industry, Marketing, and Voice. His education has provided him with a solid foundation in both the artistic and commercial aspects of the music industry. This background supports his expertise in digital marketing, particularly within the music sector, where he has applied his knowledge in various roles throughout his career.
Background
Ryan Whitman began his career in the music industry with internships at Jingle Punks and Universal Music Group, where he gained experience in music licensing and A&R. He later worked at Primary Wave Music as a Marketing Coordinator before joining The Orchard. His diverse roles in marketing and digital strategy have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's dynamics and consumer engagement.
Previous Experience in Digital Marketing
Before his current role at The Orchard, Ryan Whitman held several positions that contributed to his expertise in digital marketing. He worked as a Marketing Coordinator at Primary Wave Music and as a Marketing Coordinator/Office Manager at Frolic! play space. His earlier roles at The Orchard, including Digital Marketing Manager and Associate Director of Digital Marketing, allowed him to develop and implement effective marketing campaigns tailored to the music industry.