It takes a combination of things to venture out and make a move from a successful public relations firm and launch your own company. It requires planning, knowledge, determination and self confidence. Even the most self assured person might second guess themselves when making a decision like this and while I’m sure there have been a few sleepless nights, Mike Gowen doesn’t sound like a person that regrets his decision forming Milestone Publicity, in the least.
Mike spent nearly seven years at the Mitch Schneider Organization (MSO PR) working with many high profile artists and bands. Icons such as Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, Billy Idol, Brian Setzer, Dream Theater, Gin Blossoms, Godsmack, Heart, LIVE, Sex Pistols’ Steve Jones, The Magpie Salute, The Sheepdogs, The Smashing Pumpkins, and many others. In the Americana and country lane, Gowen has experience working with Dwight Yoakam, Jerry Douglas, John Fogerty, Tommy Emmanuel and Wynonna Judd, among others. In the EDM and Pop landscape, Gowen
has worked on campaigns with artists such as Andy Grammer, Dada Life, Eric Hutchinson, Michael Franti & Spearhead, and STS9.
Today Mike has put together a client roster of talented artists like Ben Sparaco & The New Effect, Christie Lenée, City of Sound, James Supercave, Jasper Bones, KARMIC,
Lo Brooke, Ruby Friedman, Felix & Salvador Santana, The Bad Applez, The Dryes, The It City, Truth & Salvage Co., and Voth. He is already in the process of taking his newly formed firm to the next level.
During our interview Mike discussed his journey from musician to assistant to full fledged publicist. He shared with me some great tips that any band or artist looking to release a new project should think about before the actual street date. We even talk a little guitar! So listen to the podcast and enjoy my conversation with Milestone Publicity’s, Mike Gowen.
-Tommy Marz
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For inquiries about Milestone Publicity, contact:
Mike Gowen | mgowen@milestonepublicity.com