Brand Partnerships
Here at AB, we do things differently.
The music industry is evolving — and the way we build value for artists and brands should too. One way AB sets itself apart as a record label is through our strategic focus on Brand Partnerships. We create collaborations that feel organic, elevated, and mutually impactful
Marcie Allen Van Mol
AB Records Co-Founder / MAC Consulting
Marcie Allen Van Mol — cofounder of Anzie Blue Records — is a respected leader in the world of strategic brand partnerships. With over 30 years of experience connecting artists, brands, and cultural moments, Marcie brings unparalleled insight and industry relationships to everything she does. Her expertise extends far beyond the traditional label model. Marcie has spent her career building innovative marketing strategies and powerful collaborations that help brands and artists grow together.
Marcie is the founder of Marcie Allen Consulting (MAC), an industry-leading consultancy known for matching brands with strategic entertainment opportunities. With decades of experience, MAC specializes in forging high-impact partnerships across music, lifestyle, and entertainment landscapes.
Her work includes groundbreaking partnerships and events with iconic brands and artists, such as AT&T + John Mayer, Citi + Billy Joel, Samsung + Keith Urban, Hollister + Khalid, Microsoft + Katy Perry, Jeep + Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Verizon + John Legend, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium projects with Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, and more.
Marcie’s achievements have been widely recognized: she has been nominated as a finalist for Billboard’s Concert Marketing and Promotion Award 15 times (winning 8), named to Billboard’s Women in Music list (2010–2022), included in Billboard’s Power 100 and Branding Power Players lists, and honored as a Master of Branding. She also serves as an adjunct professor at NYU and has held leadership roles with the Country Music Association, Berklee College of Music, and international award juries.
Through Marcie’s network and strategic vision, AB Records partners with brands like Honda to create powerful opportunities and industry connections for our artists — building relationships that go beyond conventional music marketing.
Featured Work
Press :
SONY ANNOUNCES COLLABORATION WITH POST MALONE FOR THE BRAND'S AUDIO CAMPAIGN 'FOR THE MUSIC'Variety / April 11, 2025SONY GIVES NYU $7.5 MILLION FOR AN AUDIO INSTITUTENew York Times / March 11, 2025SONY DONATES $7.5 MILLION TO NEW YORK UNIVERSITY TO LAUNCH SONY AUDIO INSTITUTEVariety / March 11, 2025BILLBOARD 2025 MUSIC BRANDING POWER PLAYERSBillboard / March 6, 2025PESO PLUMA ELECTRIFIES AT CLUB GIG IN NEW YORK FOR SONY ELECTRONICSVariety / April 24, 2024Q&A: MEET NEXT GENERATION GUITAR HERO GRACE BOWERSForbes / April 22, 2024SOURCE HALL OF FAME INDUCTS MARCIE ALLEN AMONG ‘WOMEN BEHIND THE MUSIC’ AT 20th ANNIVERSARY EVENTMusic Row Magazine / August 30, 2023NASHVILLE’S ANZIE BLUE REBORN: INDUSTRY VET MARCIE ALLEN, DEREK VAN MOL LEAD REVAMPVenuesNow / June 1, 2023MUSIC INDUSTRY MOVES: NASHVILLE’S ANZIE BLUE REOPENS AS LIVE MUSIC VENUEVariety / March 3, 2023
FACES: MEET MARCIE ALLEN OF MAC AND ABStyle Blueprint / January 8, 2023THE BOSS: MARCIE ALLEN VAN MOL IS DOING HER PARTY TO EQUALIZE THE PLAYING FIELDNashville Business Journal / May 9, 2022INSIDE THE CHANGING MUSIC INDUSTRY: HOW PERRY FARRELL, JOHN SYKES, MARCIE ALLEN, MAGGIE BAIRD AND MORE ARE REINVENTING THEMSELVES AND THE GAME DURING CORONAVIRUSForbes / May 17, 2020GLOBAL SPONSORSHIPS: WHAT’S OUT THERE FOR THE WORLDPollstar / February 6, 2020POLLSTAR LIVE! PREVIEW: MARCIE ALLEN’S ‘BRANDING 101’Pollstar / January 28, 2020REVEALED: BILLBOARD’S 2019 WOMEN IN MUSIC TOP EXECUTIVESBillboard / December 12, 2019WHY THESE EXECS ARE INVESTING IN MENTORING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE INDUSTRY LEADERSBillboard / December 12, 2019KEITH URBAN, BLAKE SHELTON, ERIC CHURCH CONCERTS RAISE $200,000 FOR MILITARY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONSVariety / November 18, 2019BILLBOARD LIVE MUSIC AWARDS 2019 NOMINATIONS: FULL LIST INCLUDES P!NK, ED SHEERAN & SPICE GIRLSBillboard / October 31, 2019MARCIE ALLEN’S MAC PRESENTS CELEBRATES 15 YEARS IN THE BIZCelebrity Access / August 15, 2019
Awards
Clio Awards
2018: Short List for Integrated Campaign: Khalid – The Marketing of An American Teen
2016: Short List for Integrated Campaign: Citi Sweet Offers Campaign with Andra Day
2014: Clio Silver Award – Integrated Campaign: Citi Presents The Rolling Stones 50 & Counting
2014: Tour Clio Silver Award – Events and Engagement: Citi Presents Sound City Players at SXSW
2014: Short List for Clio Music Digital/Social, Brand Collaborations: Citi — #BKLovesMayer Contest
CONTACT
MARCIE ALLEN - Founder/President
STACEY PORTNOY - VP, Brand & Partnerships
MADISON ANGLIN - Chief of Staff