Archived News - Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program

Archived News from the MEBUS Program

Explore the past milestones and achievements of the Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business (MEBUS) Program. From national accolades in Billboard Magazine to memorable events like the MEBUS Mixer, our archived news highlights the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and program benefactors.

Stay inspired by the stories that showcase our impact on the global entertainment industry.

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2023 & 2024 MEBUS News

Keith Perissi Most Influential Entertainment

MEBUS Director, Keith Perissi, Listed as One of the 200 Most Influential Figures in Georgia's Entertainment Industry

Georgia Entertainment - The Creative Economy Journal: 200 Most Influential of Georgia's Creative Industries

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Joel A. Katz, MEBUS Program Namesake and Benefactor, to Be Honored With a Trustee Award at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards

The Recording Academy: The Recording Academy Announces 2024 Special Merit Award & Lifetime Achievement Award Honorees.

The MEBUS Mixer Returns to MadLife Stage & Studios in Spring 2024!

Ready to enjoy an incredible night of live music?

Join us at MadLife Stage & Studios on Tuesday, March 5th for this semester's MEBUS Mixer, an exciting concert event featuring performances from MEBUS students and special guests. The event runs from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Tickets for non-MEBUS students are only $10.

See you there!

Joel A. Katz MEBUS Program Director, Faculty, and students featured by Tom Haynes on Fox 5 News following Billboard Magazine honor

Fox 5 Atlanta:
Billboard says Kennesaw State music and entertainment business program among top in world.

The Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program featured as one of Billboard Magazine's Top Music Business Schools for the 4th time!

Billboard Magazine:
Billboard's 2022 Top Music Business Schools Revealed

KSU News: Kennesaw State Ranked Among Top Music Business Schools By Billboard

The Fall 2023 MEBUS Mixer Will Once Again Return to MadLife Stage & Studios!

Eager to enjoy an unforgettable night of live music?

Join us at MadLife Stage & Studios on Tuesday, September 26th for this semester's MEBUS Mixer, an exciting concert event featuring performances from MEBUS students and special guests. The event runs from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Tickets for non-MEBUS students are only $10.

See you there!

Dead Horse Branding Co-Founders' DH7 Module Sets MEBUS Students Up for Success

The DH7 educational program is aimed at students to create a pathway from the classroom to their end career goal while studying their chosen field. The mission is to educate students on real-life expectancies and have their strategies and brand knowledge built before they graduate.

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oel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program and School of Accountancy to Host "Entertainment, Money, Success promo poster.

Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program and School of Accountancy to Host "Entertainment, Money, Success - Careers in Entertainment Accounting & Finance"

Date: March 27th, 2023

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

The MEBUS Mixer returns to MadLife Stage & Studios in Spring 2023!

Ready to join your peers for an unforgettable night of live music?

Join us at MadLife Stage & Studios on March 21st for this semester's MEBUS Mixer, an exciting concert event featuring performances from MEBUS students and special guests. The event runs from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

Tickets for non-MEBUS students are only $10.

Director Keith Perissi of the MEBUS Program and his band Cigar Store Indians at Braves Game.

Director Keith Perissi discusses the MEBUS Program and the reunion of his band Cigar Store Indians on the Braves Country Podcast

Atlanta Braves Radio Network

Collage of Memorabilia donated to Kennesaw State's Music and Entertainment Business program.

Noteworthy Contributions: Treasure trove donated to Kennesaw State's Music and Entertainment Business program

KSU News: Noteworthy Contributions

Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program to Host "The Business of Entertainment" Networking Event

Date: October 6th, 2022

Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm

RSVP Via Hanshake!

Promo poster of Social Media Masterclass, Fall 2022

Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program to Host Social Media Masterclass this Fall

Mark your calendars for October 14th, 2022!

MEBUS is partnering with Matej Harangozo and Bernard Porter to offer a Social Media & Digital Marketing Masterclass aimed at the entertainment/music industry.

Student tickets - $15
Non-student tickets - $40

Grab your tickets and learn more!

Join us for the MEBUS Mixer this Fall!

Interested in enjoying an evening of live music and supporting your peers?

Join us at MadLife Stage & Studios on September 27th for the MEBUS Mixer, an exciting concert event featuring MEBUS students and special guests. The event runs from 6:00pm-9:00pm.

More information and tickets for non-MEBUS students are only $10!

The Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program featured as one of Billboard Magazine's Top Music Business Schools for the 3rd year in a row!

Billboard Magazine:
Billboard's 2020 Top Music Business Schools

KSU News:
Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program Again Recognized by Billboard Magazine

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Director Keith Perissi featured on GEA Finds Podcast

Summer Course Brings Disney Magic, Ingenuity to KSU Students

KSU News:
Summer Course Brings Disney Magic, Ingenuity to KSU Students

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Former Disney Executive Advises Students to Play the Long Game

KSU News:Former Disney Executive Advises Students to Play the Long Game

The Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program featured as one of Billboard Magazine's Top Music Business Schools for the 2nd year in a row!

Billboard Magazine:
Billboard's 2019 Top Music Business Schools

KSU News:
Billboard Once Again Ranks Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program Among the Best

Atlanta Journal Constitution:
KSU Music Business Program Named Among the Best in Country

The Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program highlighted as one of Billboard Magazine's Top Music Business Schools of 2018!

Billboard Magazine:
Bonnaroo U? Billboard's 2018 Top Music Business Schools

KSU News:
Billboard Names KSU's Joel A. Katz MEBUS Program a Top Music Business School

Keith Perissi, appointed to Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office Advisory Board for Governor Brian Kemp.

Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program Director, Keith Perissi, has been appointed to Georgia Film, Music and Digital Entertainment Office Advisory Board for Governor Brian Kemp.

KSU News:
Governor's Office Selects Coles Faculty for Entertainment Industry Advisory Board

MEBUS Director Keith Perissi and Student Dani Klekot on WABE 90.1

WABE 90.1:
Closer Look: Inside KSU’s Music & Entertainment Business Program

MEBUS Students Go to London

KSU News:
Students in the Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business (MEBUS) Program recently took their sixth annual education abroad trip to London

Keith Perissi, receives 2018-2019 Department of Career Planning and Development Faculty Award for the Coles College of Business.

Director of the Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program, Keith Perissi, receives 2018-2019 Department of Career Planning and Development Faculty Award for the Coles College of Business

Each year, students are asked which faculty had the greatest impact on their career development.
The Department of Career Planning and Development recognizes the faculty member from each college who received the most votes for that academic year.
In total, over 2800 votes were cast by students – the most votes ever received! Over 820 unique faculty and staff were named, including 127 for the Coles College of Business.

Photo of Charles Goldstuck, Legendary Music Business Executive

Charles Goldstuck, Legendary Music Business Executive Talks Industry’s Tech Future

KSU News:
Charles Goldstuck visits MEBUS and KSU

Joel A. Katz featured in February issue of Billboard Magazine

Billboard Magazine:
A-List Lawyer Joel Katz Talks James Brown.
Negotiating for Jon Platt and Why Labels Are Adding Moral Clauses for Execs

Photo of Georgia musician and MEBUS Carly Burruss performs

The Georgia Department of Economic Development asked Kennesaw State’s Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business (MEBUS) program to create a directory of the roughly 20,000 Georgians working in various capacities within the music industry

KSU News:
Kennesaw State Students Partner with State Government to Grow Music Industry

Kennesaw State University student Sirena Grace

Joel A. Katz MEBUS Student Performs "God Bless America" at Suntrust Park

KSU News:
An Unexpected Blessing
KSU Student Gets Impromptu Chance to Sing at Braves Game.

Promo photo of Austen Taylor - Passion Behind the Lens.

MENT Major and the Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program Creates Professional Networks for Students

KSU News:
Passion Behind the Lens

2022 MEBUS News

Joel A. Katz MEBUS Program Director, Faculty, and students featured by Tom Haynes on Fox 5 News following Billboard Magazine honor

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The Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program featured as one of Billboard Magazine's Top Music Business Schools for the 4th time!

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Director Keith Perissi discusses the MEBUS Program and the reunion of his band Cigar Store Indians on the Braves Country Podcast

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Noteworthy Contributions: Treasure trove donated to Kennesaw State's Music and Entertainment Business program

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2020 MEBUS News

Billboard's 2020 Top Music Business Schools

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Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program Again Recognized by Billboard Magazine

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Summer Course Brings Disney Magic, Ingenuity to KSU Students

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Former Disney Executive Advises Students to Play the Long Game

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2019 MEBUS News

Billboard's 2019 Top Music Business Schools

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Billboard Once Again Ranks Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program Among the Best

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KSU Music Business Program Named Among the Best in Country

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A-List Lawyer Joel Katz Talks James Brown, Negotiating for Jon Platt and Why Labels Are Adding Moral Clauses for Execs

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2018 MEBUS News

FutureX Live Reveals How VR and AR are Changing the Entertainment Industry - Nov 26, 2018

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Kennesaw State partners with Moxie to host 2018 FutureX Live - Nov 9, 2018

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Joel A. Katz and Keith Perissi Quoted in November Issue of Billboard Magazine - Nov 5, 2018

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Billboard Names Kennesaw State Joel A. Katz Music & Entertainment Business Program a Top Music Business School - July 9, 2018

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2015 MEBUS NEWS

Kennesaw State University named a GRAMMY Museum® University Affiliate - Nov 2, 2015

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2013 MEBUS News

Grammy winner named artist-in-residence at Kennesaw State University - Oct 25, 2013

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Take Note - Mar 1, 2013

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