With a BS in Advertising from the University of Texas in Austin, entertainment industry veteran Janine Popoli began her career as a production assistant for Merv Griffin Enterprises, coordinating travel for staff and managing talent schedules.

 

Her spirit of adventure took her to San Francisco in the mid-90's where she joined CEMA Distribution/EMI Music Marketing for 12 years. First as an Office Administrator planning team meetings and executive retreats, then as a Field Marketing and Sales Rep, she spearheaded high-profile lifestyle marketing events with non-traditional retail, radio stations and local music festivals. She returned to Los Angeles with EMI in 2003 and as National Marketing Manager directed EMI's participation in the annual Music Business Association conference and tradeshow (formerly NARM).

 

 Janine left EMI in 2006 to join DIRECTV and their Acquisition Marketing group where she led DIRECTV dealer participation in over 50 Home & Garden tradeshows nationwide.

 

In late 2007, Janine founded Under the Sun Events LLC to leverage her background and expertise on behalf of clients striving to bring their own visions to life.

 

A lover of animals and all things outdoors, Janine can often be found at the beach. Horseback riding, wine tasting, paddleboarding and sushi are favorite pastimes and if enjoyed while travelling, even better!