Morty Wiggins June 28th 2007

President of Outhink Media, Inc.

Morty Wiggins, President of Outhink Media, Inc., spoke to Pyramind students this June in the latest installment of Pyramind’s “Planning for Success in the Music Business” guest lecture series. A Savvy businessman, Morty is characterized by his overwhelming desire to succeed and his “win-win” business strategy; “There is no place for losing in the music industry today, if you want to make it, you must have a win/win attitude under all circumstances.”



Morty began his career as a trailblazer, leasing a Northern California theatre and promoting a variety of shows on a regular basis. As an artist manager, Morty worked with the likes of Sheryl Crow, The Gin Blossoms, and The Neville Brothers. After this auspicious beginning, for over a decade Morty worked for Bill Graham Presents, where he eventually climbed to the position of Vice President. After his time with Bill Graham, Morty took a position as A&M Records General Manager where he helped launch 33rd Street Records for Tower Records. Subsequent to his time with A&M, Morty took his current position as President of Outhink Media.



Morty imparted to Pyramind students the need to stay current with trends in music as well as the importance of how new technologies will impact future artists and members of the music business community. Morty’s extensive knowledge in just about every facet of the music business was invaluable to all those in attendance.