Epidemic Sound is heard around the globe and on a mission to soundtrack the world. The company reached a $1.4B valuation in 2021 and has democratized access to music for storytellers since 2009. Its innovative digital rights model paves the way for creators—everyone from YouTubers to small businesses to the world’s largest brands—to use restriction-free music to take their content to the next level, while simultaneously supporting musicians both financially and creatively. Today, Epidemic Sound’s music is seen and heard over 2.5 billion times per day.
how we work with Epidemic Sound.
cred works closely with Epidemic Sound’s communications team to create the opportunity for conversations about the future of music, the creator economy, soundtracking your brand, and scaling your fast-growing business. cred has developed speaking goals and platforms for Co-Founders Oscar Höglund and Tom Höglund, and defined Epidemic Sound’s target audience and industries. Focusing on speaking opportunities in entertainment & music, marketing, creators & influencer marketing, and general tech & entrepreneurship, cred helps Oscar and Tom grow their thought leadership presence and Epidemic Sound’s visibility.
Epidemic Sound speakers we represent.
Oscar Höglund, Co-Founder and CEO
Oscar Höglund is co-founder and CEO of Epidemic Sound, a MusicTech company on a mission to soundtrack the world. Over his 20+ year career, Oscar has founded several startups and is known for his bold innovations and proven business results. Since its inception in 2009, Oscar has led Epidemic Sound’s journey to becoming the market leader in restriction-free music for storytellers and is responsible for the company’s global expansion strategy. Oscar founded Epidemic Sound after a stint at one of the leading TV production companies in Sweden, Zodiak Television.
Tom Höglund, Co-Founder & Chief Business Development Officer
Tom Höglund is one of the founding team members at Epidemic Sound and has been responsible for several different functions at the company as it has scaled. Tom developed Epidemic Sound’s innovative digital rights model, which paves the way for creators — everyone from YouTubers to small businesses to the world’s largest brands — to use restriction-free music to take their content to the next level. Tom is also an early-stage investor in companies primarily geared towards creator monetization and B2C and B2B SaaS solutions.
Epidemic Sound’s speaking goals.
Strengthen Epidemic Sound’s visibility and reputation as a fast-growing, creator-centric MusicTech company working to soundtrack the world.
Establish credibility for Oscar Höglund and Tom Höglund as thought leaders in technology, music, and the creator economy.
Attract strong prospects across the marketing, technology, entertainment, and creative industries.
Epidemic Sound’s speaking platform.
David vs. Goliath: Making the Music Industry More Creator-Centric
Building a Unicorn: Disrupting the Music Industry with Tech
From Startup to Scaleup: Leadership Tips for a Fast-Growing Business
Soundtracking Your Brand: Leveraging Music to Connect with Audiences
opportunities we’ve secured for Epidemic Sound.
Collision
Slush
NABShow
The Next Web (TNW)
Webit Impact Forum
Tech BBQ
4 Years From Now (4YFN) at Mobile World Congress
Dublin Tech Summit
The Future of Audio & Entertainment
Traction Weekly Webinar
Sifted Talks
DIG South
Smart Venture Podcast
LegendsNLeaders Podcast
Modern Musician Podcast
Mixergy Podcast
Audio Talks Podcast
On Brand Podcast
The Business Side of Music Podcast