Michael Mancuso

Head of A&R at The Hello Group

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

About

THG Publishing, in partnership with Sony Music Publishing, is one of the most prominent K-Pop publishing companies in the United States, having achieved over 45 Billboard #1 chart results and 70+ gold and platinum records/albums in the last four years. Our roster is comprised of leading global talent who have written and produced for almost every major K-pop artist in the charts today, and we continue to be a driving force in the evolution of the complex and robust soundscape that makes K-pop so unique. Globally, THG Publishing is active in Pop, Dance/EDM, and R&B in the Western markets and is expanding quickly into emerging markets, including Southeast Asia.

Experience

  • The Hello Group (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Head of A&R
      Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

      Head of A&R at THG Publishing, a Sony Music Publishing partnership. Overseeing the entire division, including our roster of multiplatinum producers and writers, A&Rs, and spearheading entry into new markets internationally.

    • A&R Manager
      Mar 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • A&R at THG Publishing / Sony Music Publishing
      Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Producer at Hello Pictures
    Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos

  • Founder at MM Music LLC
    May 2016 - Apr 2021 · 5 yrs

    - Hire, organize, and train talent for live performances, recordings, and sessions - Coordinate marketing, social media efforts, production, and PR for synchronous launch of products, shows, and music releases - Create content and contribute ideas for music across multiple genres with a variety of artists - Manage expenses related to the creation of music, videos, and photos

  • Account Executive at Kind Home Loans
    Aug 2019 - Jun 2020 · 11 mos

    - Cultivating relationships with real estate agents, financial planners, accountants, and others in order to best serve and advise applicants on their loan options. - Analyze and submit all applicant's required documentation and walk them smoothly through the loan process ensuring that their information is accurate and fulfills all application requirements. - Oversee the loan process from start to finish with utmost customer service and personalized attention all the way through to successful closing. Resolving any discrepencies or issues that should arise promptly and efficiently.

  • Business and CD Manager at The SoCal VoCals
    Aug 2015 - May 2016 · 10 mos

    - Arranged appearances, performances and payment/compensation for the world's #1 premier college A Cappella group at USC during their most recent ICCA winning year - Oversaw sales of all recordings and CDs, including and not limited to marketing and promotional efforts - Established and maintained business relationships with high profile companies and clients for Public Relations and marketing purposes - Negotiated payments and compensation for all performances - Coordinated schedules and calendars for all group members