Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paul Rainey.

He holds a powerful executive role in the media world, shaping the future of iconic brands like Billboard, Rolling Stone, and SXSW.

🏆 Paul Rainey’s Executive Career at Penske Media Corporation (PMC)

Current Role
Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at Penske Media Corporation (PMC).
Oversees operations and financial strategy for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, SXSW, and more.
Provides strategic input across PMC’s global media brands and live events, including the Billboard Music Awards, SXSW, and American Music Awards.

Key Responsibilities
Leads financial decision-making, acquisitions, and operational procedures across PMC’s portfolio.
Serves on several boards, including as Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. and a Director at SXSW.

Background & Education
Holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.
Formerly held leadership roles at General Electric, Global Eagle, and Harris CapRock Communications, managing billion-dollar operations across five continents.

📘 About PMC & Cultural Influence
PMC is a global media powerhouse, reaching over 350 million people monthly. Its brands shape culture through journalism, entertainment, and live events, including SXSW

Paul Rainey is a rare blend of creative storyteller and corporate strategist, bridging the worlds of graphic novels and global media leadership. Whether he’s crafting a sci-fi twist in a comic or guiding the future of Billboard and SXSW, his influence is both wide-reaching and deeply personal. Let me know if you’d like a visual timeline of his career or a deeper dive into one of his roles. 🎬📈✨

 

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Paul Rainey.
He holds a powerful executive role in the media world, shaping the future of iconic brands like&nbsp;Billboard, Rolling Stone, and SXSW.
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🏆&nbsp;Paul Rainey&rsquo;s Executive Career at Penske Media Corporation (PMC)
Current Role
<ul>
<li>Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at Penske Media Corporation (PMC).</li>
<li>Oversees operations and financial strategy for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, SXSW, and more.</li>
<li>Provides strategic input across PMC&rsquo;s global media brands and live events, including the Billboard Music Awards, SXSW, and American Music Awards.</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Leads financial decision-making, acquisitions, and operational procedures across PMC&rsquo;s portfolio.</li>
<li>Serves on several boards, including as Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. and a Director at SXSW.</li>
</ul>
Background &amp; Education
<ul>
<li>Holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.</li>
<li>Formerly held leadership roles at General Electric, Global Eagle, and Harris CapRock Communications, managing billion-dollar operations across five continents.</li>
</ul>
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📘 About PMC &amp; Cultural Influence PMC is a global media powerhouse, reaching over 350 million people monthly. Its brands shape culture through journalism, entertainment, and live events, including SXSW
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Paul Rainey is a rare blend of&nbsp;creative storyteller and corporate strategist, bridging the worlds of graphic novels and global media leadership. Whether he&rsquo;s crafting a sci-fi twist in a comic or guiding the future of Billboard and SXSW, his influence is both wide-reaching and deeply personal. Let me know if you&rsquo;d like a visual timeline of his career or a deeper dive into one of his roles. 🎬📈✨
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#STRAW
#BEST
#SHMS

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