1997-PRESENT: PRESIDENT
JERRY LEMBO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
Music business and media consultant. Assist in developing strategic marketing and
promotion plans. National music promotion for all mainstream radio formats (Top
40/Adult Top 40/Modern AC/Adult Contemporary).
1996-1997: VICE PRESIDENT NATIONAL PROMOTION
COLUMBIA RECORDS
Developed daily strategic plans for a local, regional and national promotion
staff of forty. Interacted with the department heads and staff members of A
& R, Product Management, Marketing, Video Promotion, Publicity, Sales and
Emerging Technologies to enhance the continued development of a diversified
roster of Top 40, Rhythm-crossover, Adult Top 40, Adult Contemporary,
Album-oriented Rock, Alternative and AAA recording artists. Primary contact with
more than three dozen broadcast consultants. Promotion liaison with fourteen
Sony Branch and Sales Managers.
1990-1996: V. P. ADULT CONTEMPORARY PROMOTION
COLUMBIA RECORDS
Managed and directed two national and eighteen local promotion staff members
in their efforts to secure and maintain airplay at hundreds of Billboard, Radio
and Records, Gavin and Network 40 reporting radio stations. Assisted in
preparation and execution of all marketing related functions including radio and
tipsheet advertising, promotion tours, independent promotion, purchase and
distribution of concert tickets and contests.
1989-1990: NAT'L DIRECTOR, TOP 40 SINGLES
PROMOTION
COLUMBIA RECORDS
Participated in the selection, scheduling and promotion of all single music
releases for the Top 40 format. Interacted with local field staff, industry
trade magazines, broadcast consultants, program and music directors.
1986-1989: LOCAL PROMOTION MANAGER/NEW YORK
COLUMBIA RECORDS
Responsible for set up, initiating and maintenance of multi-format airplay
at New York/New Jersey metro area radio stations. Participated in the creation
and execution of promotion and marketing plans in support of the regional branch
sales office.
1984-1986: NAT'L DIRECTOR, DANCE MUSIC AND
REGIONAL
PROMOTION/MARKETING MANAGER
CHRYSALIS RECORDS
Directed field staff in the coordination of all promotional activities
relative to club and mix show play and record pool service on all dance music
related releases. Additionally, promoted all multi-format releases to radio.
1976-1984: PRESIDENT/OWNER-PLATINUM
PROMOTIONS
Independent promotion and marketing company specializing in urban
contemporary and dance music. Served as the Saturday night MC, introducing music
acts, at the legendary Studio 54. Member of the Disco DJ Hall of Fame.
Jerry has promoted recordings by the following artists:
JERRY LEMBO ENTERTAINMENT GROUP 1997-Present
*Dave Koz *Amy Grant *Blessid Union Of Souls *Bon Jovi *Celine Dion *Dave Matthews Band
*Dennis DeYoung *Donny Osmond *Faith Hill *Gloria Gaynor*Hall & Oates
*Janet Jackson *Jason Mraz *Jessica Simpson *Jim Brickman *Jo Dee Messina
*John Mellencamp *kd lang *Kenny G *Kenny Rogers *LeAnn Rimes *Livingston Taylor
*Lenny Kravitz *Low Millions *Lionel Richie *Low Millions *Luther Vandross *Marc Anthony
*Maroon 5 *Martina McBride *Melissa Etheridge *'NSYNC *Natalie Cole
*Norah Jones *Pat McGee Band *Paul McCartney *Paul Simon
*Peter Gabriel *Phil Collins *Phish *Ray Charles *Red Hot Chili Peppers
*Richard Marx *Ricky Martin *Robbie Williams *Rockapella
*Rod Stewart *Sarah McLachlan *Savage Garden *Shania Twain *Shelby Lynne
*Sheryl Crow *Sister Hazel *Sixpence None The Richer *Spice Girls
*Steely Dan *Sugar Ray *Third Eye Blind *3 Doors Down *Tina Turner
*Tracy Chapman *Train and others...
COLUMBIA RECORDS 1986-1997
*Tony Bennett *Rolling Stones *Fugees *Eleanor McEvoy *Michael Bolton *Art Garfunkel
*George Michael *Peabo Bryson *Sophie B. Hawkins *Eddie Money
*Mariah Carey *Julio Iglesias *Billy Joel *Soul Asylum *New Kids On The Block
*Shawn Colvin *Journey/Steve Perry *Mary Chapin Carpenter *Bruce Springsteen
*Harry Connick,
Jr. *Kenny Loggins *Barbra Streisand *Neil Diamond
*Branford Marsalis *James Taylor *Dionne Farris *Johnny Mathis
*Toad The Wet Sprocket *Maxwell
CHRYSALIS RECORDS 1984-1986
*Huey Lewis & The News *Pat Benatar *Billy Idol *Spandau Ballet
*Toni Basil
*Paul Hardcastle *John Waite *Go West
Industry Awards/Nominations (partial list):
2007 New Music Weekly AC/Hot AC Promotion Person/Company of the Year (Nominee) (Jerry Lembo/JLEG)
2006 New Music Weekly AC Promotion Person/Company of the Year (Nominee) (Jerry Lembo/JLEG)
2004 New Music Weekly AC40/Promotion Company of the Year (JLEG)
2002 Gavin Independent Promotion Company of the Year (Nominee) (JLEG)
2001 Radio Music Awards Independent Promoter of the Year (Nominee) (JLEG)
2001 Gavin Independent Promotion Company of the Year (JLEG)
2000 Radio Music Awards Independent Promoter of the Year (Nominee) (JLEG)
2000
Gavin Independent Promotion Person of the Year (Nominee) (JLEG)
1998 Gavin Independent Promotion Person of the Year (Nominee)
(JLEG)
1992, '93, '94, '95, '96, '97 Gavin AC Label Promotion Executive of the Year (Nominee)
{Columbia}
1993 Gavin AC National Promotion Executive of the Year {Columbia Records}
1992 Bobby Poe VP Promotion of the Year Award {Columbia Records}
1989 Billboard Top 40/Crossover Label Promotion Award Winner
{Columbia Records}
1988 Billboard Top 40/Crossover Label Promotion Award Winner
{Columbia Records}
1988 Columbia Records Promotion Person of the Year {Columbia Records}
1987 Bobby Poe Regional Promotion Executive of the Year {Columbia Records}
Active Member Of:
* The Recording Academy
* Music Managers Forum U.S.
* NARIP
* National Academy of Popular Music/Songwriters Hall of Fame
* Film Music Network