This week on the show we welcome music industry power player Phil Guerini — Disney Executive & CEO of the Jonas Group…
Helping to build GLOBAL careers for artists like; Selina Gomez, the Jonas Brothers, Justin Bieber, Kelsea Ballerini, Fifth Harmony, plus much, much more!
This week on The Entertainment Engine podcast show, we welcome our next guest to the show former “Disney Executive” and CEO of The Jonas Group — Phil Guerini.
It was great to speak with Phil and learn about his time at Disney for over 25+ years and his new appointment as the CEO of the Jonas Group. We spoke about his past experiences and shares his outlook for the coming year ahead for the entertainment industry!
Jonas Group Entertainment has announced that music industry power player Phil Guerini has joined the team as CEO.
Based in Nashville, Guerini will be at the helm of Jonas Group Entertainment. The company was founded in 2005 by Kevin Jonas, Sr., who was managing his sons, Grammy-nominated, multi-Platinum selling group Jonas Brothers.
The Jonas Group:
Jonas Group Entertainment. Are a talent management company focused on helping guide their artists down a path that will lead to opportunity, fulfilment, and ultimately success.
They are passionate about people and entertainment and believe that authenticity, vision, and hard work are key to success.
Jonas Group Entertainment also houses entertainment, publishing, and marketing divisions, with offices in Nashville and Charlotte, North Carolina.
The group also have associated business;
The Jonas Media Group & Nellies Southen Chicken
“Life is truly an unpredictable blessing and every once in a while, we’re lucky enough to experience a full-circle moment.
I’ve been extremely fortunate to have spent the last 28+ years of my career with the world’s leader in family entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, and I plan to bring that knowledge and experience to Jonas Group Entertainment,” Guerini says.
To listen to the full podcast episode with Phil Guerini, just click on the link below;
Early life:
Phil Guerini was Vice President, Music Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide and General Manager, Radio Disney Networks.
Overseeing the music strategy of the DCWW networks, including Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney Junior and all aspects of Radio Disney programming, its strategic direction, and the daily management for Radio Disney, Radio Disney Junior, and Radio Disney Country.
Prior to joining Radio Disney in 2008, Guerini was Executive Director, Broadcast and Strategic Marketing, Walt Disney Records, where he worked on several chart-topping releases, including soundtracks for “High School Musical,” “Hannah Montana” and “Camp Rock.”
Career continued:
In 2004, Guerini joined Walt Disney Records as Director, Synergy and Promotions, and was promoted to Executive Director, Broadcast and Strategic Marketing in 2006.
Guerini has worked with a host of stars including; Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, Shawn Mendes, Gabby Barrett, Demi Lovato, Tori Kelly, BTS, Zendaya, Becky G and Kelsea Ballerini among many others.
He joined The Walt Disney Company in July 1992 as Operations Host/Special Projects Manager at Walt Disney World Resort — Disney-MGM Studios, and in May 1996 rose to Senior Manager, Synergy/Alliance Marketing and Talent Executive at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Marketing.
Guerini began his career as a staff writer for The Miami Herald and later worked in on-air, promotions and programming for multiple radio stations (WHYI, WSHE Fort Lauderdale/Miami and WZGC Atlanta) and promotion for record labels (MCA, A&M, Chrysalis and EastWest Records).
Guerini was born in San Diego, California and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast/Communications from the University of Miami.
It was great to speak with Phil and we wish him all the best for his new appointment as CEO and look forward to seeing how he progresses at the Jonas Group over the coming years….
By Pete Moore & BeX Gregory
