Katharine Richardson, Partner With over 20 years of experience in management, marketing, and public relations, Kate Richardson has been a driving force behind the marketing of over 40 international brands, including Martin Guitar, LR Baggs, Gibson Guitars, Epiphone Guitars, Sonor Drums, Mapex Drums, Wurlitzer Jukeboxes, Peavey Electronics, and Baldwin Pianos. As a publicist, she has represented clients such as John Oates, The Doobie Brothers, Robert Earl Keen, Sam Bush, Sharon M. Draper, Loretta Lynn, Alison Krauss, Tanya Tucker, Bela Fleck, Yo-Yo Ma, Capitol Records, Rounder Records, Sugar Hill Records, the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA), and the U.S. Postal Service. Kate’s interactive projects include sites for the Aspen Songwriters Festival, Country Music Association, TNN (The Nashville Network), CMT (Country Music Television), WSM radio, the Grand Ole Opry, and HealthStream. Specialties: strategic marketing, activations, music business, public relations, social media, artist development, influencer relations, and writing.