Jon Cohen (born July 21, 1968) is an American music and media executive in New York City.
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Background
Cohen graduated from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Communication in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in television and radio, film and marketing. After graduation he joined EMI's SBK label, promoting Blur and Jesus Jones. Cohen then worked for Columbia-Sony with Jeff Buckley, Alice in Chains and the The Presidents of the United States of America. In May 2012, he was honored by Syracuse University's music and entertainment industry Bandier Program (founded by Sony/ATV Music Publishing chairman and CEO Martin Bandier) for wide-ranging contributions to the program.
In 1997, less than a year after Rob Stone founded Cornerstone (a New York-based creative-lifestyle marketing firm with offices in Los Angeles and London which is "charting a new direction for the music industry"), Cohen left Columbia to join Stone as a partner and co-CEO at Cornerstone (which was recognized in 2007 for its integration of musicians in advertising campaigns). Their work with clients such as Converse, Microsoft, Nike, Xbox, Mountain Dew and Diageo has given Cornerstone a reputation as a pioneer in advertising and music.
Cohen is a member of the board of directors for Sweetgreen, a farm-to-table salad chain, and helped create the annual Sweetlife Festival concert. He is also on the board of the Children's Cancer Association's music-medicine program, MyMusicRx, a digital playground delivering music to critically ill youth in the United States and Canada.
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The Fader
In 1999, Cohen co-founded The Fader with Rob Stone. An award-winning magazine, it was called "the new music-and-fashion bible" by the New York Times. With its 39th issue, The Fader became the first full-length magazine available on iTunes. The magazine also produces Fader TV.
In 2002, Cohen co-founded Fader Label with Rob Stone. Its roster includes Matt and Kim, the Editors, Neon Indian, Bird Monster, Saul Williams and Yuna. In spring 2003 they began Fader Films, an artist-friendly production division which has released critically acclaimed films (including Hooked: The Legend of Demetrius 'Hook' Mitchell and On The Outs. With Stone, Cohen is one of the "veteran music marketers" behind the Fader Fort at South by Southwest, presenting "some of the most memorable events at South by Southwest, like Kanye West's appearance two years ago and breakout performances by M.I.A. and Amy Winehouse."
Advertising campaigns
Successful campaigns under Cohen's direction at Cornerstone include Nike's "Better Than I've Ever Been". Commissioned by the sportswear company for the 25th anniversary of Air Force One shoes, the Cornerstone executive produced the song, secured Kanye West, Nas, KRS-One and Rakim to collaborate and oversaw production with Rick Rubin. The track was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. "My Drive Thru" was a collaborative single by The Strokes' lead vocalist Julian Casablancas, American singer-songwriter Santigold and The Neptunes producer and N.E.R.D. member Pharrell Williams. The song was created for Converse's centennial, and was released in June 2008. Among Cornerstone's music-related initiatives are Green Label Sound by Mountain Dew and Rubber Tracks, a recording studio managed by Converse in Brooklyn, New York.
In late 2010, Pepsi's chief engagement officer hired Cornerstone for the creative work on the company's Pepsi MAX NFL Audible campaign. TV spots aired during January 2011 NFL playoff games and online, featuring rappers Big Boi, Lupe Fiasco, B.o.B. and Talib Kweli. In 2012, Pepsi retained Cornerstone for its NFL Pepsi Anthems campaign featuring Kelly Clarkson, Travie McCoy, Wiz Khalifa and Kid Rock.
Awards
2013
- Hermes Creative Awards: Platinum Award - Best Integrated Marketing Campaign - NFL Pepsi Anthems
- ASME National Magazine Awards: Finalist for General Excellence in Print - The FADER
- FOLIO Magazine Awards: Ozzie Award, Best Black & White Photography - The FADER
2012
- Diageo Marketing Brilliance Awards: Best Owned Campaign - Crown Royal
- Record of the Day Awards: Most Effective PR Campaign for a Live Event or a Festival - Converse Represent
- Brand Event Awards: Best Event Strategy, Fashion - Converse Represent
- Music Week Awards: Music and Brand Partnership - Converse Gigs and Represent
- ASME National Magazine Awards: Finalist for General Excellence in Editorial - The FADER
- FOLIO 40: Publisher Andy Cohn named one of the top 10 most influential "C-level" visionaries in the publishing world
2011
- FOLIO Awards: Editorial - Best Consumer Entertainment Issue, Gold Winner: "Notorious B.I.G. ICON issue" - The FADER
- The OMMA Awards: The FADER FORT by Fiat, Entertainment / Music
2010
- min's Best of the Web Awards: Best Marketing Campaign - Levi's & The FADER Fort
- OMMA Awards: Best Integrated Online Campaign, Apparel / Fashion - Nike Sportswear + FADER Presents Pitch Perfect
- Best of Clicker Awards: "Best Web Music Show" - FADER TV
- min Online Editorial & Design Awards: Single Magazine Issue (Consumer) - The FADER
2009
- Effie Worldwide: SILVER Award, Fashion & Style - Converse Connectivity
- Clicker: Best Web Music Show - FADER TV
- FOLIO Awards: Editorial Best Consumer, Entertainment, Single Article Gold Winner: "David Byrne Icon Cover Story" - The FADER
- FOLIO FAME Awards: Best Custom Advertiser Event: Silver Award - The FADER
- FOLIO Awards: Design, Best Overall Design, Consumer Silver Winner, May 2009 - The FADER
- Utne Independent Press Awards: Arts Coverage - The FADER
- FOLIO Awards: Best Full Issue, Consumer / Entertainment, Gold Winner: March 2009 Issue - The FADER
- FOLIO FAME Awards: Best Customer Advertiser Event, Silver Award - The FADER
2008
- New York Enterprise: Best Small Business - Cornerstone
- FOLIO Awards: Editorial - Folio's Gold Eddie Award for Best Full Issue of a Consumer/Entertainment Magazine: March 2008 Issue - The FADER
- FOLIO Awards: Editorial - Folio's Gold Eddie Award for Best Online Column/Blog for Schnipper's Slept On: March 4, 2008 - The FADER
- FOLIO Awards: Design - Folio's Silver Ozzie Award for Best Use of Illustration, "Culture Clash": July 2007 Issue - The FADER
- Pearl Award: Best Web Publication in the Digital Category: F2 - The FADER
2007
- New York Enterprise: Small Business Best Practice Award, Leadership - Cornerstone
2006 - 2001
- 2005 - Advertising Age: 7th Best Magazine Cover of the Year - The FADER
- 2002 - New York Press End of Year Awards: Best Urban-Lifestyle Magazine - The FADER
References
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