TSMU Q&A Series: Erik Marino

<p>In this episode, Erik Marino (VP of Apparel at TSM FTX) answers questions live via the <a href="http://discord.gg/tsmu" target="_blank">TSMU Discord</a>. The questions range from: How do personal brands compare to an organization? What do I need to do to grow my brand? How does one go about determining the direction of the brand and more!  So sit back and enjoy this week's episode!</p><p> </p><p><strong>About Erik:</strong> <i>Over the past 2+ years I have worked with FaZe Clan as Executive Creative Director across departments with a focus on the lifestyle brand and products division. Prior to FaZe I spent the last 20 years in NYC building brands in the streetwear space. Most notable is Rocksmith, the premier global music lifestyle brand I co-founded in 2004. In addition</i>,<i> I partnered with Wu-Tang Clan on Wu-Tang Clan Brand from 2010-2016 and oversaw creative, sales</i>,<i> and distribution. Other notable ventures include brand development and marketing agency Kilo International Llc. which housed streetwear brand Kilo Goods, Fosho Foshow tradeshow</i>,<i> and serviced clients such as Foot Locker, Dr. Pepper, Cornerstone</i>,<i> and Crooks and Castles. Prior work experience includes Sony Music, Akademiks clothing, The Fader Magazine.</i></p>