DT: OCTOBER 15, 2010
FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER
JOHN OCHOA
PROMOTED TO TOUR PUBLICIST
OF THE MITCH SCHNEIDER ORGANIZATION (MSO)

JOHN OCHOA has been promoted to the position of Tour Publicist of the MITCH SCHNEIDER ORGANIZATION (MSO) effective immediately, announced the company’s President, Mitch Schneider.
OCHOA began at MSO in 2008 as executive assistant to Vice President Alexandra Greenberg and will continue to work closely with her in his new position. He has worked on a diverse array of artists, specializing in electronic music with clients including DEADMAU5, KASKADE, GARY NUMAN, PAUL VAN DYK, BENNY BENASSI, THE CRYSTAL METHOD, CUT CHEMIST, INFECTED MUSHROOM and BOOKA SHADE. Outside of the electronic realm, he’s worked with an array of acts including SUBLIME WITH ROME, THE STONE FOXES, PEPPER, BLACK GOLD, WAR TAPES and more. OCHOA has also worked on several tours and festivals such as COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL, ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL, NOCTURNAL FESTIVAL, SUNSET STRIP MUSIC FESTIVAL and WEST BEACH MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL.
“When John came to MSO, I was immediately struck by his drive, intelligence and passion—and it’s been exciting to watch him build on these elements at MSO and earn this promotion to Tour Publicist,” said Schneider. “His knowledge of music, including the vast world of electronica, has also served him well. We all look forward to watching John further evolve at MSO.”
OCHOA graduated from the esteemed Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California in 2008 with a degree in public relations and a minor in music industry. He has interned and worked across numerous publicity organizations, including major record labels and independent firms, as well as several national and regional media outlets. He looks forward to growing with the company and impacting the rapidly shifting media and music industries.
Contact Info:
John Ochoa
818-380-0400 x 230
jochoa@msopr.com
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