Iain Funnell

SVP, Creative, Content & Editorial at MelodyVR

Iain Funnell is a creative director, content strategist, and editorial consultant with over a decade of experience in the industry. Iain has worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including Warner Music, a major streaming platform, and a new entrant into the VR streaming space. Iain is currently Senior VP of Creative, Content & Editorial at MelodyVR, where they is responsible for the visual strategy, creative development, and production for the platform. Under their leadership, the platform has seen significant growth and engagement, with dwell time increasing to over 20 minutes per session and app installs rising by over 200%. Iain has also initiated the development of a series of original formats and immersive experiences that use 360ª/VR to connect artists and fans in more powerfully emotive ways. Some of their most notable achievements include producing Live from LA, which featured over 40 artists with a combined 80+ million social reach, and delivering the world’s first interactive 360° multi-cam live broadcast of Wireless Festival and Wireless Connect.

Iain Funnell holds a BA Hons from the University of Brighton in Business Studies, as well as an HND from the same institution in the same field.

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