Danny has spent 25+ years in National and International music programming and branding. Prior to joining Mood Media, Danny spent almost 10 years as one of the founding Programming executives at XM Satellite Radio. Danny was instrumental in creating programs for such partners as Starbucks, MTV, VH1, BET, United Airlines, Air Canada, Oprah and E!, as well as developing special programming and brand relationships with iconic talents such as Bob Dylan, Wynton Marsalis, Quincy Jones, Tom Petty, Willie Nelson and BB King. Danny has managed programming teams and efforts across North America and Europe. A lousy guitarist who aspires to one day be mediocre, his musical tastes are rooted in early R&B, bad-ass Rock, Blues, Classic Country, Reggae and Ska. Danny restores vintage audio gear and if the category is Brady Bunch trivia and you need some help, call him.

Jon Maples combines extensive experience in content creation, programming and management with a proven track record of building digital audiences to help brands, publications and organizations achieve their content marketing goals.

Maples has built editorial organizations from the ground up, managed the entire spectrum of content creatives, and set the strategic direction of earned and owned channels for a wide range of organizations.

At the Seattle-based digital music service Rhapsody, he oversaw the editorial team and authored the content marketing strategy, which led to a 30 percent increase in key business metrics. He has also built and run newsrooms for digital publications and developed thriving online communities.

He writes frequently about customer experience and digital music topics at jonmaples.com and @jmaples.