Milton Allen has made a profound mark in the music industry starting out as the Merchandising Coordinator at United Artist Records in 1976, where he was responsible for merchandising United Artists releases in retail stores in the Mid-Atlantic region. He went on to become a regional Pop Promotion manager for United Artist Records, becoming responsible for radio promotion on all formats in New York City while handling Artist and Executive Relations in New York city and staffing the New York office.
In 1980 Milton became the Product Manager for the Black Artist Roster at Arista Records. He was responsible for developing Marketing Plans, working with all constituent departments within the company and Publishing the bi-weekly Artist Development Status Report for worldwide distribution.
In Dec 1983Milton Allen became Vice President of Orchid Communications / B.E.A.M.S. Broadcast Electronic & Associated Media. He wasTalent Broker to major African American Advertising Agencies. Devised and implemented Public Relations and marketing plans for client based accessing the African American Consumer Market and the Hispanic Consumer Market. Founder B.E.A.M.S. (Broadcast Electronic & Associated Media Services): Video Production, Video Press Kits, Satellite Delivery of Video Press Kits.
As an Adjunct Professor of Communications in New Jersey he taught Broadcast and Telecommunications Management Systems. As the owner of Prescott Allen Enterprises he produced Music Videos, Video Press Kits and specialty video promotions, Provided satellite delivery service for Video News Releases and Produced Radio Voiceovers for commercials and video.
In 1997 he became the General Manager for Gospo Centric East and Executed marketing plans for major Gospel artists including Kirk Franklin, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Byron Cage, Tramaine Hawkins, Kurt Carr and others. Assisted Senior Vice President in marketing and administrative functions. He planned and executed 5-country European promotional tour with Trin-i-tee 5:7 and Supervised a national staff of merchandisers.
For 15 years Milton Allen was the Managing Director for The Artist Company International. The nationally acclaimed company distributes Gospel Music and Ministry products to the International Christian Consumer Market. International releases by Erica Campbell,
Erica Campbell
Tamela Mann, William McDowell and Ricky Dillard and Papa San broke new ground overseas.
Papa San
In 2013 Milton founded VOSA
which produced branded international tours and live events by leveraging creative alliances with sponsors, media, digital and physical distribution. He consults music clients on custom broadband internet marketing solutions. He designs branded digital marketing campaigns utilizing automated E-mail marketing platforms, superior analytics and comprehensive social media marketing.
He is the CEO of Global Music Link a full service international licensing, distribution, marketing, streaming, mobile delivery and Live Event Management company dedicated to meeting the needs of the ever expanding Christian Music Market worldwide. In keeping with international Music trends, the Global Music Link family of companies identifies territories that would be responsive to Major Gospel Artists, Independents and their collective works.
In addition to the many hats he wears he is the Managing Director of All Access Africa, LTD
Based in England, United Kingdom. All Access Africa LTD London is a marketing and distribution company servicing the needs of Independent artist in the United Kingdom, Africa and the Caribbean. It is specifically designed to provide access to the fastest growing revenue streams in Africa and other territories.