Biography
Jordan Bromley’s experience lies in recognizing talented artists, individuals and companies, developing strategy to achieve long-term success, and protecting their interests by rigorously negotiating and drafting the agreements forming the basis of their business relationships.
Jordan focuses his practice on securing and negotiating agreements in the music, digital media, technology, art and fashion industries. His client base covers the entertainment, media and technology industries and includes established and developing artists, songwriters, producers, bands, independent record labels, digital distribution companies, content creation and management companies, music publishing companies, apparel companies, management companies, executives, international law firms, technology funds, actors, models, and multimedia fashion and lifestyle companies.
Jordan is also knowledgeable in legal issues and pertinent facts surrounding the content streaming industry. Having released a royalty infographic titled “U.S. Streaming Royalties Explained,” Jordan provided for the first time a complete picture of how money flows to every participant of the value chain. With over a dozen separate data points, the infographic is the most comprehensive and accurate view of U.S. streaming royalties that exists.
Additionally, Jordan provides thought leadership and counsel in issues surrounding the music business and creative community as a whole. He is frequently published in and quoted by publications covering music issues, such as Billboard, Newsweek, Entrepreneur and The Guardian. A staunch advocate of creators’ rights, Jordan has worked intimately with Manatt’s government group in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, helping music clients devise and implement strategies to influence legislation and policy affecting intellectual property.
Jordan is a member and active participant in Manatt’s MTA group (Media, Technology and Advertising), an innovative practice group that combines Manatt’s deep experience in entertainment, digital media, technology, advertising, and corporate financing.
Jordan cofounded and developed Golden Mean Management and Red Ghost Music, two cutting-edge artist management, marketing and distribution companies. He also cofounded the Hip Hop Congress, an international nonprofit organization that uses hip hop music and culture to inspire social and civic action among youth.