Russ Hughes is the founder of Production Expert, a group of blogs for music and post-production professionals. Over the last decade, it has become one of the leading industry websites with over 7 million visitors annually.
He is a marketing and PR specialist for technology, media and creative sectors and the founder of Sociatech, the leading marketing agency in the music technology sector. Sociatech has been around for over a decade, and our clients have included Avid, iZotope, Kii Audio, PreSonus Audio, Universal Audio and more, many of them are award-winning. Each year I help my clients generate millions of dollars in revenue.
He is the author of the 5 star reviewed 'The Book Dad Told Me Not To Write', a book containing nuggets of business wisdom but made easy to remember like lines from your favourite song. His book is based on his success in helping numerous businesses to grow to generate millions of dollars in revenue.
Russ says about his work; "I work with some of the smartest brands on the planet, helping them to create products music and post producers and engineers use every day. They use them to make award-winning music, movies and TV."
"Russ is a connector to both ideas and people. While some might find his quick tempo unsettling at first, this is where the magic is in truly identifying strategies that will help your company." Andrew Kirk - Vice President at PACE Anti-Piracy
"Russ is highly experienced and great fun to work with. He strives for perfection and always goes out of his way to help. With his relaxed attitude and addictive personality, Russ is a great guy to work with!" Tim Barratt - Director Of Operations at ACHIEVA Group Limited
"His ability to manage a successful company, exert his detailed and creative knowledge onto a project and deliver to the highest possible standards is second to none." Will Misselbrook - Global Head of Creative | Head of Content | Digital Leader at CCO
Russ says of the journey so far; "If you set out to help people not expecting anything in return, then it might change your life forever. It has changed mine, and I am eternally grateful."
Media experience, having been featured as a guest on BBC News, ITV, Sky News, CNN, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 2. The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph and more.
Russ was born in Birmingham, West Midlands and spent his early years there. He has since lived in Norwich - Norfolk, Maidstone - Kent, London and now lives with his family in just outside Belfast, in County Down, Northern Ireland. He is a husband, father and dog lover. To relax, you'll find him walking his dog, enjoying nature or eating good food.
Influences include; Seth Godin, James Clear, Matthew Syed, Simon Sinek and Adam Grant.
