Rene Merideth

Rene Merideth has a diverse work experience in the music industry, spanning various roles and responsibilities. Rene has worked as Vice President at The California Copyright Conference since 2023. In 2014, they co-founded Exploration, where they served as the COO, handling digital rights administration and music publishing services for numerous clients worldwide. Rene also has experience as a Podcast Host/Executive Producer at Red Dragon Sessions starting in 2019. Rene owns Red Dragon Management, where they provide music consultation regarding publishing, digital usage, pitching, and licensing. Additionally, they work as a photographer for Santa Monica Rugby Club & USA Eagles. Past roles include being VP of Operations at AdShare in 2012, Director of Licensing/Head of West Coast Licensing at BMG - The New Music Company in the same year, and Director of Licensing at Bug Music from 2007 to 2012. Their earlier experience includes working as a Manager of Mechanical Licensing at Windswept Holdings, LLC from 2001 to 2007.

Rene Merideth has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a focus on Music Business from Belmont University, which they obtained from 1995 to 2000. Prior to that, they obtained an Associate of Arts degree in Music Management from East Central College from 1994 to 1995. Rene also holds an Associate of Applied Science degree from the same college, although the field of study is not specified. In terms of additional certifications, Rene Merideth holds a YouTube Digital Rights Certification from Google, obtained in 2014, and a YouTube Audience Growth certification, although the year of acquisition is not specified.