Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Dan Bessant is one of the most successful and experienced music programmers in the Australian media industry and for the past 11 years, he’s been running Foxtel’s music and entertainment channels, including Channel V, Max, Smooth, CMC and Arena.
During this live interview, Dan will share his extensive insights into the way that songs find their way onto the national airwaves, and the ways in which powerful players attempt to influence the decision. He will discuss the impact of social media and other platforms on the music programming landscape and in his new role as an executive leadership coach, we’ll talk about management styles in the music industry.
A former media executive with 25 years of business experience, he has recently transitioned into coaching and is the co-founder of Exec Reset (2020).
Hosted by Ed St John and brought to you by The Australian Institute of Music ➡️ https://aim.edu.au
Learn more about Exec Reset ➡️ https://execreset.com.au
Dan Bessant is one of the most successful and experienced music programmers in the Australian media industry and for the past 11 years, he’s been running Foxtel’s music and entertainment channels, including Channel V, Max, Smooth, CMC and Arena.
During this live interview, Dan will share his extensive insights into the way that songs find their way onto the national airwaves, and the ways in which powerful players attempt to influence the decision. He will discuss the impact of social media and other platforms on the music programming landscape and in his new role as an executive leadership coach, we’ll talk about management styles in the music industry.
A former media executive with 25 years of business experience, he has recently transitioned into coaching and is the co-founder of Exec Reset (2020).
Hosted by Ed St John and brought to you by The Australian Institute of Music ➡️ https://aim.edu.au
Learn more about Exec Reset ➡️ https://execreset.com.au
