Payton Dunn

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DISC Type : i

Influencer and Content Marketing Manager at Interscope Records

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Payton Dunn is an Influencer and Content Marketing Manager at Interscope Records. A graduate of Syracuse Universitys Bandier Program, they founded Absurdist Media, a brand focused on experimental music which generated over 4 million impressions and consulted for Sony Music Vietnam to grow their artists U. S. exposure.

Outside of work, Payton is passionate about internet culture, queer culture, fashion, and niche music scenes like hyperpop, post-punk, and emo. They enjoy discovering new live music and have explored Brooklyns vibrant venue landscape, citing Elsewhere in Bushwick as a personal favorite.

Interesting fact: Payton was awarded the Allman/Lehman Endowed Scholarship, established by Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Influencer Marketing
Their current role at Interscope Records is focused on influencer and content marketing within the music industry.
Emerging Artist Discovery
Founded Absurdist Media, a platform dedicated to highlighting experimental artists in genres like hyperpop, post-punk, and emo.
Content Strategy
Developed a social media strategy for Absurdist Media that resulted in over four million impressions across platforms.

Media Appearances

Payton has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Influencer and Content Marketing Manager at Interscope Records
11-2022
Founder / Social Media Manager at Absurdist Media
7-2024 - 10-2025
Marketing Coordinator at PULSE Records
9-2023 - 12-2023
Marketing and Social Media Intern at Elsewhere
6-2023 - 8-2023
Publicity/Creative Marketing Intern at FRAZES CREATIVE

Education

2020 - 2024
Bachelor of Science - BS from The Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries
9-2020 - 5-2024
Bachelor of Science - BS from Syracuse University

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Exp : 2 Location : Los Angeles, California, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Influencer and Content Marketing Manager at Interscope Records
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Insights For Selling To Payton

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Payton is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Payton

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Payton move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Payton take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Payton

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