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Craig Rector

Craig Rector is the Marketing Director at MAX.Live, where he connects brands with artists to create unforgettable campaigns. With nearly 20 years of experience across music, entertainment, and both B2B and consumer marketing, Craig has worked with Fortune 500 brands, launched startups, and even navigated a copyright battle in the industry. A former singer-songwriter turned marketing strategist, he brings a unique perspective to the intersection of music and brand partnerships. When he’s not shaping marketing strategy, you can find him chasing sunsets, exploring the outdoors, or sharing insights on the latest industry trends.

Derek King x McDonald's

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Derek King x McDonald’s

McDonald’s keeps the celebration going this Black Music Month with another fresh collab with Hip Hop/R&B artist, Derek King. And if you want the special recipe, you'll have to read until the end! Sip, Celebrate, Repeat McDonald’s has a longstanding...

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ELHAE x McDonald's | MAX.Live Music Partnerships

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ELHAE x McDonald's

McDonald’s is turning up the volume this Black Music Month with a fresh collab with the incredibly talented R&B artist, ELHAE. This campaign is not...

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MAX.Live | On the Record with Abraham Alexander

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On the Record with Abraham Alexander

Every once in a while, we like to shake things up by turning our office into a cozy concert hall for our MAX "On the Record" sessions. Recently, we...

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Great Holiday Movies with the Best Soundtracks

When it comes to holiday traditions, nothing beats curling up with a hot cup of cocoa, a giant pile of treats, and a great holiday movie. Of course,...

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Hybrid Experiences: In A World Of OR Fans Want AND

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Hybrid Experiences: In A World Of OR Fans Want AND

The key to creating memorable hybrid experiences is the “experience” part. The ever-presence of technology means that we're all used to seamlessly...

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Jon Batiste | 2022 GRAMMY Awards | Album of the Year | MAX Artist Partner

Jon Batiste Wins Album of the Year

The GRAMMY Awards were a big night for several MAX artist partners, but one moment in particular resonated with me. During his acceptance speech for...

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State of Music: 2022 Predictions With Craig Rector

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State of Music: 2022 Predictions With Craig Rector

Over the past several weeks, I’ve been talking with some of our in-house experts here at MAX about their thoughts on the state of music in 2022. To...

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State of Music: 2022 Predictions With Matt Henderson

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State of Music: 2022 Predictions With Matt Henderson

For this week’s installment of our State of Music series, we asked Matt Henderson, SVP, Business Development at MAX, to share his predictions for...

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