Rob Russo
Rob Russo is well known for representing and marketing production companies and directors to advertising agencies to produce television commercials. In addition, Rob is a very creative person and has independently developed and produced content for the music, fashion, and television industry. Based in southern California, Rob has been involved in the marketing and sales of television commercials, films, and music related projects for over 25 years.
Rob Russo’s list of credits exhibits a wide range of experience. Rob has personally represented feature film directors, leading animation studios, music companies and creative artists throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Rob had his start in the music industry, representing and managing recording artists. Soon after, he was selling and marketing 3-minute mini concerts (music videos) for release in movie theatres prior to the airing of the feature film.
As Rob was building the representation side of his business, he was also developing and producing music and film projects. His creative side moved him to conceive and write the New Age Album, “The World in Our Eye’s”. He signed a recording and publishing contract with Celestial Harmonies and the double album was released worldwide.
In addition to being a professional sales rep, Rob is a published author, song writer and a member of ASCAP. Click here for a demo of songs written by Rob.
Testimonials
“Rob Russo is a real asset to anyone’s career. He was instrumental in setting in motion opportunities I am still enjoying. He is very connected and was able to network me into areas of the business I never would have had access to otherwise.”
Ben Dolphin – Director/DP at Arising Film & Digital
“Rob is a writer and friend with a true gift of creativity.”
Kirby McCauley – literary agent to Steven King and so many other great writers! Upon reading Rob Russo’s original film script “Only Giorgio,” Kirby was so impressed he sent the script to a Hollywood producer/client offering first option for the film rights!
TV Commercials & Advertising
Rob Russo has been recognized as one of the leading production company rep’s, to advertising agencies throughout the United States.
Press Coverage
Rob Russo’s projects have been featured in several trade magazines. Full stories are available upon request.
Published Work
Audio Series and Double CD Album Co-created by Rob Russo
The World In Our Eyes
Co-Created and written by Rob Russo. A double CD recording, and one-hour video released by Celestial Harmonies, one of the leading New Age record companies in the United States. The album is based on the birth of the world according to Native American Indians and includes original music compositions incorporated into a 52-minute continuous recording. The CD was distributed worldwide.
Times Mirror Magazines
Rob Russo formed a joint venture and partnership to produce and market a series of audio books with Times Mirror. 12 audio books were produced by Rob.
Credits
Double Doubleyew Productions
Nashville
Rob Russo was partner and VP of marketing and sales. Rob was responsible for the promotion and marketing of television shows such as The Bobby Jones Show (BET) and the movie, Hank Williams, The Man and His Music (CBS-TV).
Advertising
NYC
Rob represented production companies to the advertising industry, billing over $15 million in television commercial work and content creation. Campaigns and ad agency clients included Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Nissan Pathfinder (Super Bowl commercial), General Motors, Grey Group, JWT, Saatchi Saatchi, McCann World Group and BBDO.
Shelter Entertainmen
NYC
Rob Russo served as director of marketing and sales under Ian Ralfini, former president of Warner Brothers Records (UK). Russo’s duties included selling the licensing and publishing rights of such recording artists as Tom Petty and the Dirty Strangers (featuring Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones) to advertising agencies.
Screenvision
NYC
Rob promoted three-minute mini concerts (music videos) for release in movie theaters prior to the airing of the feature film. Rob produced the mini concerts for theatrical distribution under an exclusive contract with Screenvision, a joint venture of Capital Cities Communications and Mediavision. The three-minute concerts were shown in more than 4,000 theatres in 175 markets in the United States.
Benjamin Productions
NYC
Rob represented director Mark Benjamin and is credited with selling Mark’s biggest commercial campaign, Nissan Path Finder for TBWA/Chiat Day, New York. The spot was a popular Super Bowl commercial!
Shooting Stars Int’l
NYC
Rob Russo represented academy award winning feature film directors Oliver Stone and John Avildsen for television commercial spots.
Sony & Motown Records
NYC
Rob was personal manager to Steve Abrams, music collaborator to R&B recording legend Freddy Jackson. Rob arranged a live showcase performance for Steve, attended by Motown executives and Tommy Mottola, president of Sony Music. Rob co-wrote all the songs performed by Steve Abrams.
Thirty’s Productions
Nashville
Rob Russo served 5 years as executive producer and VP of marketing and sales. Rob is credited with elevating director Bill Balsley from a regional spot director to a national spot director inside of one year. Thirty’s shot countless spots for Proctor & Gamble and many other national companies, working with the biggest ad agencies in New York and billing out over five million dollars in commercial work.
Armao & Company
NYC
Rob was an associate of international financier Bob Armao. Mr. Armao was a former financial consultant to the Rockefeller family and has represented more than 18 world leaders. Rob collaborated on several projects with Armao & Company such as the franchise rights to Hard Rock Cafés in three foreign countries.
Cablevision
New York
Rob Russo created and directed the half hour television show, “House Touring With Elaine Salkin”. Elaine was the Decorator and Design editor for the New York Daily News. The show brought viewers inside the homes of celebrities such as the world-renowned fashion designer Oleg Cassini and his incredible mansion on the North Shore of Long Island, NY.
Arising Film & Digital
NYC
Rob Russo served as sales rep for award winning tabletop and live action director Ben Dolphin. Client list includes Calvin Klein/Eternity, Tylenol, Estee Lauder, San Pellegrino, etc.
Delaney & Friends Productions
Vancouver, BC
Rob served as national sales rep for the top-rated animation studio. Credits include Fox Sports’ Bangs and The Tank, ABC’s The Care Bears, The Cartoon Network’s Pfish & Chip and Nestle Quick Cereal.
Times Mirror
NYC
Rob Russo produced and marketed an audio book series of action-adventure stories in association with Times Mirror Magazines, a Time Warner company. The stories were published and edited from Outdoor Life magazine, then brought to life on audio with original music, narration, and sound effects. The series was distributed nationwide.
Ilumina Films
Miami
Rob Russo represented director George Paleze to the Hispanic agency market as well as the Anglo market. Rob has close agency contacts in the Hispanic ad agency market throughout the United States.
Wreckless Abandon
NYC
Rob Russo served as east coast sales rep for the stop motion and Claymation production company. Rob is credited with landing their first national ad campaign, Pepsi Mountain Dew, through BBDO, New York.
“The World In Our Eyes”
Co-created and produced by Rob Russo. A double CD recording and one-hour video release by Celestial Harmonies, one of the leading New Age record companies in the United States. The album is based on the birth of the world according to the Native American Indian and includes original music compositions incorporated into a 52-minute continuous recording. The CD was distributed worldwide.
Contact Us
Please contact Rob at:
E-mail: Rob@RRusso.net
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