About: ThePlaymaker

Kb. Barrell is an American marketing and music executive known professionally as ThePlaymaker and 1/2 of the power duo KLU MANAGEMENT along with Kevin “KU” Ulmer. ThePlaymaker first gained prominence in the late 90’s early 2000’s as head of marketing and promotions for Tone Struck records (Lee Ford) and Sheppard Lane Records (Stan Sheppard / Tony Lane) spear heading promotional campaigns for Madd Nation, DJ Quik, Suga Free, DJ Battlecat, Kokane, and the late Mausberg (The artist and projects that he promoted has sold a staggering 24 million units worldwide from 1996 to present ). (circa) 2010 major record companies started to shy away from street promotions and more towards the internet for marketing but being the visionary he is ThePlaymaker stayed consistent and committed to street team work til this present day he continues to Develop and implement some of the most comprehensive marketing plans to promote, market, advertise, and publicize the Label’s Brand, Merchandise Products and Artist(s) via the Streets and World Wide Web, that has helped increase exposure, produce economic benefit to the music of the Artist, and maximize performance revenue opportunities which makes him one of the most sought after street team promoters in the music industry.

LOONEY BABIE “DRILL” FT KING VON HITS 10 MILLION STREAMS

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STREET TEAM GURU Kb Theplaymaker Barrell

ThePlaymaker takes it back to the basics with StreetTeam work.

Street Team work by Theplaymaker

THEPLAYMAKER INVADES THE BIG APPLE

As ThePlaymaker name starts to grow in popularity and notoriety people started to ask the question “Who is Theplaymaker“ As part of a mass marketing campaign Theplaymaker wanted to put his face in New York City “THE BIG APPLE” to make his debut to the world.

WELCOME TO BLACKOUT STUDIOS

Blackout Entertainment and Blackout Studios is one of Milwaukee’s elite recording studios designed by #Theplaymaker

THEPLAYMAKER TAKES BIG B.O “THE PLUG” TO SEE THE BLACKOUT STUDIO FOR THE FIRST TIME.

This Mascot was brought to life by ThePlaymaker he called him Big B.O ”The Plug” he’s The official mascot for Blackout Entertainment Mke & Blackout Studios. “Every good team needs a mascot” - ThePlaymaker

KB "The Playmaker" Barrell Joins Up With Sony/The Orchard's We Can All Eat

Stan Sheppard’s new Music Distribution/Independent Artist Royalty Collection Service called “We All Can Eat Inc.” which is distributed worldwide by “The Orchard/Sony Music” is proud to announce a multi-year deal with the promotional and marketing Guru KB “The Playmaker” Barrell based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The new agreement calls for KB “The Playmaker” Barrell to handle all releases under the “We All Can Eat Inc.” banner and the company will coordinate all promotional/marketing activities with label director Stan Sheppard and Chief Operating Officer Derrick Nettles.

PROMOTIONS & MARKETING 101

It Doesn't matter if you have a small business or a corporation In order for it to reach its full potential they both will have to be marketed and promoted properly. Let me give you the “Look” that will get you the “Looks”.

As most of you know by now, Promotions and Marketing is the cornerstone of any business whether it is a small business or a corporation, Music or Retail the same rules apply Marketing and Promotions will always be the key to your success. In “RETAIL” with creative and innovative marketing techniques you have the ability to reach millions of potential customers. In “MUSIC” the same rules apply take a good look at a lot of the new Independent recording artist that are Dominating the charts today they all have one thing in common, they have allocated a substantial amount if not all of their budget towards “PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING” which lead them to being discovered and initially signed to a major label deal. Great marketing will always result in a win.

THAT ONE PLAY THAT YOU WERE TO SCARED TO MAKE ENDED UP CHANGING SOMEONE ELSES LIFE.

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PROMOTIONS AND MARKETING HAS TO HAPPEN ON A CONSISTENT BASIS. A PART TIME GRIND WILL HEED MINIMUM RESULTS.
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FOR EVERY FAILURE SUCCESS IS TAUGHT, EMBRACE IT, FEED OFF IT, LEARN FROM IT AND OVER COME IT SO YOU CAN BECOME IT. - THEPLAYMAKER -

Always focus on what is in-front of you, Leave what’s Behind you in your rear view it’s there for a reason. #ThePlaymaker

The creator of "The rise and fall of Coo Coo Cal"

YOU HAVE TO WAKE UP WITH THE SAME ENERGY EVEN ON THE DAYS YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE GRINDING. THOSE ARE THE DAYS THAT COUNT THE MOST.

About: ThePlaymaker

WHERE IT ALL BEGIN!

THE ROAD TO BUILDING YOUR BUZZ STARTS HERE.

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