Ben Patterson

PRESIDENT, DOWNTOWN ARTIST & LABEL SERVICES

Ben Patterson is President of Downtown Artist & Label Services.

An experienced senior executive specializing in digital distribution, marketing and content monetization Patterson was recognized by Billboard magazine as a 2020, 2021 and 2023 Indie Power Player. Patterson founded DashGo – which would go on to be acquired by Downtown – to provide digital distribution with white glove service and digital sales support for a curated roster of clients.

As President of Downtown Artist & Label Services he manages direct distribution partnerships with Apple, Amazon, Spotify, YouTube and DSPs worldwide and supports a global pitching and promotions team serving Artists including Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Sadie Jean, Cheat Codes, Hunter Hayes, Madeon, Rock Mafia, Natanael Cano and No Te Va Gustar. As Executive VP of GMG Entertainment he led digital music consulting strategy for Target and helped develop a prepaid entertainment gift card service company.

His career began at music management company The Firm where he served as Vice President of Digital Music and Strategic Development from 2000-2005 and oversaw all digital marketing and business development for clients including Snoop Dogg, Dixie Chicks, Korn, Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias, Weezer, Audioslave and Backstreet Boys among others.