Laura Whitmore

Laura Whitmore has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Laura worked as the Senior Vice President of Marketing at Positive Grid from April 2020 to the present. Prior to that, they were a Producer at BackStory, conducting live interviews with artists and musicians since May 2015. Laura also served as a Music Contributor for Parade magazine starting in November 2017. In 2012, they founded The Women's International Music Network, organizing events and hosting awards shows. From March 2008 to April 2020, Laura owned and operated Mad Sun Marketing, providing marketing, advertising, and creative direction services to the music and audio products industries. Laura was a Freelance Journalist for Guitar World Magazine from May 2011 to March 2020, writing regular features. Laura was the Director of Promotions for KVRaudio.com from October 2009 to January 2020. Laura served as the Editor for AcousticNation.com from October 2013 to August 2015, overseeing all editorial content. Laura began their career in 1986 as an Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Direct Marketing at CBS Records/Columbia House before joining Korg USA in 1988 as the Marketing Services Manager.

Laura Whitmore completed their education starting from high school. From 1979 to 1983, they attended Framingham North High School. Following high school, they enrolled at Hofstra University and obtained a B.S. degree in Music Merchandising from 1983 to 1986.

During the same period, from 1984 to 1986, Whitmore also attended the Audio Recording Technology Institute, where they completed a Certificate Program in Audio Engineering.

Later on, Whitmore pursued further education at Hofstra University, completing an MBA in Marketing from 1994 to 1999. Additionally, it is mentioned that Whitmore's education also includes some association with Berklee College of Music, although specific details such as degree and field of study are not provided.