Ray Smith (businessman)

Ray Smith

Early Life & Education

Ray was born and raised in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania before moving to Southern California. Ray graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California.[1]

Early career

Ray's past experience includes R.B. Webber,[2] a leading Palo Alto-based strategy consulting firm, and the Unlisted Group, where as Principal, he focused on converging and monetizing new technology and content creation.

BE-AT.TV

Ray Smith founded BE-AT.TV in 2009, creating the leading online community for dance music, connecting music fans with the world's leading artists, DJ's, festivals, promoters and venues. In 2014, BE-AT.TV was named Best Media Company at the prestigious DJ Awards. BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong says, "b@ gives fans the music we are playing unedited, uninterrupted and with all the interaction between the clubbers and DJ on the night." [3]

In addition to BE-AT.TV, Smith is CEO of Ibiza Sonica, the world’s largest dance music radio station; Trackitdown, Europe’s leading dance music store;[4] and Louder, a leading merchandise brand in electronic music. Smith is also an investor in Ibiza Global Radio.[5]

“It (BE-AT.TV) is a leading company in broadcasting events via streaming videos online and via apps. They host incredible content, including the best festivals around the globe. Besides the live broadcasts, their video archive is unique. Their productions are unconstrained and it is definitely the best option to enjoy a party or festival without leaving your home.” Igor Marijuan, DJ and director, Ibiza Sonica.[6]

Ray currently divides time between London, Ibiza and New York.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.dmcworld.net/dj-tv/entry/interviews/dmc-bigs-up-be-at-tv.html
  2. ↑ http://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=1538298
  3. ↑ http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/be_at_tv
  4. ↑ http://www.djmag.com/content/be-attv-acquire-trackitdownnet
  5. ↑ http://www.deephouseamsterdam.com/ibiza/be-at-tv-ibiza-global-radio-join-forces/
  6. ↑ http://dubibiza.com/life/to-be-or-not-to-be-at-tv
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