Blackstar appoints Dan Alani as Head of Creative & launches new Brixton based panel series

16 August 2023 - Press release

Blackstar Agency has appointed Dan Alani as its Head of Creative.

 

Formerly a Senior Producer at Able Media, Dan brings with him a wealth of experience delivering advertising creative and has already worked on some of the year's biggest album campaigns including Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Beyoncé, Arctic Monkeys, and Sam Smith.

With a successful track record, Dan Alani joins Blackstar, where he will take charge of overseeing the agency's creative offering. Within the role, he will collaborate closely with Blackstar's Social, Audience and Marketing teams internationally. Additionally, Dan will lead Blackstar's external creative studio offering.

Founded by Managing Director, Olivia Hobbs, in 2018, Blackstar has risen to prominence as an award-winning marketing agency for the music industry. Boasting an ever-growing roster of top-tier and breakout artists in both the UK and the US, the agency continues to expand its influence, with clients spanning Cat Burns, Arlo Parks, Shania Twain, Gabriels, The Last Dinner Party, Interpol, Mitch Rowland, Kylie Minogue and many more.

Dan Alani said, "I am delighted to be joining the business at a really exciting time. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to establish Blackstar as a go-to destination for content and creative, bringing artists’ visions to as many eyes and ears as possible in ways that are truly exciting, engaging, and unique to our team at Blackstar."

Olivia Hobbs said, "I’m beyond excited to be welcoming Dan, having crossed paths in our careers early on at Universal Music (shout out) & he brings with him 10 years of experience delivering creative campaigns for some of the world's biggest icons, so I am beyond excited to see him flourish in this role."

To coincide with the addition of Dan, Blackstar will be hosting the first in its quarterly panel series on September 14th. Blackstar Presents - Short Form Content Survival Skills will bring together panellists from across the industry to discuss how artists can harness the power of short form content to more effectively connect with their audiences. 

Olivia Hobbs said, “The event will be an opportunity to meet the team who are at the frontline of content development & delivery it daily - crossed over with leading experts from associated platforms to take the pressure off of you & your teams”

Attendees for the event can sign up for a free ticket here: or they can pay a voluntary small donation towards Small Green Shoots on sign up to support their ongoing work.

Blackstar has a team of 38 people across the UK and USA, remaining an independent business with its focus on delivering the best in class for the music industry.