Howard Kong

General Manager

Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

Experienced with a demonstrated history of working in the entertainment industry. Skilled in sales, concert management, promotion and marketing. Strong sales professional graduated from Stamford College.

Experience

  • General Manager at Trumpet International Entertainment
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

    Concert management / Event management / Artiste management

  • Head of Chinese talent at Rocketfuel Entertainment
    Jul 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr

    Talent & artiste management

  • Head of Regional Repertoire & Live Events at Universal Music Group
    Nov 2021 - Jul 2022 · 9 mos

    • Leads the planning and executions on the marketing and promotion for releases for regional repertoire (Cpop, Kpop, Jpop & Tpop) • Working closely with various stakeholders including music directors, producers, editors, and key integration team from radio stations, tv programs, prints, online media and active social influences for media and marketing planning. • Budget planning on campaigns, ad-buys, and new business projects • Digital marketing on social media platforms, working closely with digital content creators/social media agencies to foster creative contents for Sony’s music content, artistes, and brand partners. • Hands on experience with web analytics tools and be able to turn creative ideas into effective advertising projects • Handle sync deals, licensing clearance and liaise with artist on client campaigns execution • Handle brand enquiries , Sponsorships and artist performances • Work with partners and brands on event/campaign execution • Research, identify and assist all aspects of content, product development, marketing, analysis and customer acquisition • Create innovative commercial propositions and effective responses to briefs using the artist roster, global priorities and assets. • Creating a business deck for pitching and sales support • Support the implementation and project management of campaigns/activations to ensure excellent delivery of all obligations. • Manage post-campaign reporting and case studies.

  • iMe Entertainment Group Asia (8 yrs 9 mos)
    • Vice President , Artiste management department & New business development department
      Dec 2018 - Nov 2021 · 3 yrs

    • Group Director
      Dec 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Regional Director
      Jun 2016 - Dec 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Sale & Marketing Manager at Jazzy Group Productions
    Apr 2012 - Feb 2013 · 11 mos

    * Created concert event activities * Responsible for the implementation of marketing strategies * Develop creative marketing plan to identify potential revenue * Source for sponsorships or joint venture for new concert * Develop sales tools for concert merchandising * Artiste relation development Achievement : - To created Kpop showcase specialist for company - Develop oversea marketing Past event: - Block B showcase - BAP mini concert - A Pink showcase - T-ara live in Malaysia - T-ara live in Hong Kong - B1A4 showcase - Lee Seung Gi concert - Z:EA concert - Lee Ming Ho concert