Veteran music executive Dennis Ashley Jr. joins forces with his son, Dennis Ashley III, to launch a new media company, Dash Media Partners, the couple announced. According to a press release, the company will offer “a comprehensive suite of services in music, gaming, TV and film production, events, branding and more.”
Ashley Jr. is a former partner of ICM Partners, which he joined in 2006 after two years of running his agency. Beginning in 2016, he served as co-head of the West Coast Urban Music Department at ICM, where he first worked as a summer intern in the 1980s. While at the agency, Ashley Jr.'s clients. were J. Cole, Missy Elliott, Trey Songz, D'Angelo, PartyNextDoor, Jeremih, Jeezy, Nelly, Mary J. Blige, Machine Gun Kelly, Marsha Ambrosius and Brian McKnight.
Ashley III is an entrepreneur known for successfully launching and scaling businesses across industries, working with companies such as Jordan Brand, Nobu, H. Wood Group and Triller.
“With streaming platforms reshaping the way content is consumed and brand partnerships becoming increasingly integral to success,” the father-son duo is “well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends… fusing the wealth of experience and Dennis Ashley Jr's industrial connections to Dennis Ashley III. innovative vision and fresh perspective,” reads a press release announcing the new venture.
“This is more than just a business venture for us,” Ashley III said in a statement. “It's an opportunity to combine our passion for entertainment with our shared commitment to excellence and innovation. Together, we believe we can create something truly extraordinary.”
