Paul Charles Robin Thrush

CEO and founder of Faustian Society LLC with over 25 years of experience orchestrating local and international events ranging from 50 to 30,000 attendees. Main office in Los Angeles with satellite offices globally. Expertise in event production, consultation, collaboration, and execution for private, internal and external events including product launches, themed celebrations, and festival collaborations.

Over 30 years of combined sales and marketing experience across real estate, advertising, publishing, and streaming media industries.

CEO and Founder - Faustian Society LLC - Los Angeles, CA

(2020-03)

Founded and leading Faustian Society LLC, orchestrating local and international events for over five years with collective team experience. Main office in Los Angeles with satellite offices globally. Portfolio includes events globally, especially across USA and Europe, including prestigious projects at Cannes Film Festival, MIPCOM, MIPTV, NATPE, EFM, AFM, Waldorf Astoria Los Angeles, and The Department of Beaches and Harbours Los Angeles County.

Provides

Consultation, Collaboration and Execution Services for private, internal and external one-off or annual events including bespoke Product Launches, Weddings, Valentine's Events, Easter Events, July 4th and summer/winter events, specialized Christmas and New Year celebrations, and marketing services.

Offers White

Label event services in hotels, companies or corporations.

• Partner with Festivals, Events and Organisations throughout Europe and America to produce events
• Produced Marina Del Rey's New Year's Eve Glow Party event from 2017-2023 with over 10,000 attendees
• Collaborated with The Aquarium of the Pacific's Halloween event
• Collaborated with Waldorf Astoria L.A.'s NYE event
• Collaborated with international artists including Jane's Addiction, Dita Von Teese, Billie Eilish, Susanne Bartsch, and Amanda Lepore
• Collaborated with prestigious corporations including Lionsgate, IM Global, and Paramount
• Curate events spanning Techno/Anime Raves, LGBTQIA gatherings, Burlesque events, themed NYE events, and Wellness Events
• Raised over $900,000 in Sponsorship programmes through Sponsorship, Advertising and Marketing Packages since 2023

US Divisional Director - i2i Media - Los Angeles, CA

(1988 - 2020-03)

Headed up the Digital Sales Team selling Streaming Solutions to the Film and TV Industry Worldwide for 20 years. Opened and managed the L.A. office for i2i Media after moving to Los Angeles in 2008. Worked for i2i Media until founding Faustian Society LLC in March 2020.

Senior Sales Executive / Advertising Sales Executive - Kay Media - London, UK

(2004-08 - 2008)

Worked as Advertising Sales Executive responsible for selling advertising space in the Kays UK Production Manual, known as the bible for the TV and Film industry in the UK and Europe. Worked in telesales-based role including closing Renewal business and sourcing new business. Role also encompassed significant Account Management, ensuring client satisfaction and proper service delivery. Attended major trade shows as Field Agent sourcing new leads and securing new business.

• Responsible for helping to renew over £800,000 worth of advertising space within the manual
• Small sales team of only 2 Full Time Salesmen in 2005 Campaign
• Brought in new business of over £200,000
• Achieved personal goal of £250,000 worth of Renewal and new business
• Generated new business sales from July 2005 of over £100,000
• Attended major trade shows including MIPTV, MIDEM, MILIA (3 years in a row), IBC, and Cannes (3 years in a row)
• Also attended RSVP, VIDEOFORUM, and THE EVENT SHOW
• Acted as Field agent at trade shows sourcing new leads and securing new business

Real Estate Sales and Lettings Agent - Bonett's Estate Agent and Trafalgar Property Services - Brighton and London, UK

(2000 - 2002)

Worked in Real Estate Sales and Lettings in London and Brighton. Involved in all aspects of the sales and marketing processes of Real Estate from securing clients, pricing and showing properties, and being involved with all legal aspects of the sale from initial interest to completion.

Degree level education