About Us
Planet Squared Inc. is a boutique music marketing and event production company that was founded in January 2000 by Richard Soumakian. After graduating from the University of Arizona, Richard combined his love for music, creative marketing and business planning to produce recordings and national tours that are generating solid reviews, national charting, interviews, press coverage, television appearances, film soundtracks, and airplay on Alternative, AAA, Hot AC commercial and college radio stations in over 200 cities throughout the US, Canada and UK.
Our latest project was recently recognized and awarded one of the best independent artists in the country by the Independent Artist Registry. The IAR is an independent talent scouting organization that works with the top 100 record labels, A&R reps, producers, and many other music industry professionals to find performers ready for the next level. Today Planet Squared produces local and national concerts with new music from emerging artists and musicians.
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Planet Squared Music produces live concerts & entertainment events and also publishes new music by touring artists on eco-friendly CD's packaged with recycled materials. Planet Squared is a registered BMI Publisher and also provides non-exclusive licensing for artists in film, tv, commercials, video games and more. If you are a prospective client in need of music for your upcoming project, see Film & TV Licensing. Resourceful Living Arrangements™ is an award-winning line of patent-pending modular furniture for the home and office produced, packaged and distributed from recycled paper.
- What is Planet Squared?
For centuries industries have mass-produced conventional products based on consumer demand. In order to stay competitive, most industries have cut their up-front costs by exhausting natural resources, however the TOTAL COSTS are being pushed onto future generations in the form of toxins, pollutants and waste. Today our planet's vital ecosystems are becoming compromised as a growing number of plants and animals are struggling to survive due to global dimming and global warming. Planet Squared's goal is to provide innovative products that let you live in harmony with our environment. Every ton of recycled paper we use for example saves 53.2 million BTU's, reduces 587 Lbs. of air pollution, cuts the emission of sulfur dioxide in half, preserves 17 trees, 6,953 gallons of fresh water, 463 gallons of oil and 3 cubic yards of landfill space. Compared to conventional materials, we save over a 1/4 of the energy used in manufacturing our products and also add the fact that our packaging is recyclable, therefore mathematically, the results are squared. Hence the name: Planet Squared
Planet Squared products are featured across the US and in select foreign markets at entertainment events, television, film, Commercial Radio, College Radio, Multimedia, Magazines, Newspapers, National and International Retailers, Top Internet Search Engines as well as Public and Private Sponsored Programs. For recent media coverage, see our press section.
Recycling Centers
By
conserving, recycling and supporting products made with recycled materials,
you are helping to save energy, reduce toxins, pollutants and waste
while preserving natural resources for a better tomorrow. To find
the nearest recycling center in the USA next to you, please call 1-800-CLEANUP
or click the hand icon located to the right. All of Planet Squared's
products are packaged with non-toxic, post-consumer recycled materials
that are also recyclable.
Awards
Planet Squared Music has been featured in major publications such as Performer Magazine, MTV2.com, OC Weekly, New Music Weekly, Riviera Magazine, Independent Artists Registry. For airplay, reviews, tour history and more, see our latest emerging artist's Press Kit. The State of California Environmental Protection Agency also recognized and awarded Planet Squared in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 with The WRAP Award for outstanding efforts in saving energy, reducing waste and pollution while preserving the environment. Planet Squared was also presented "The Conscious Living Award" in 2002 from OmPlace for selling creative products and services that demonstrate integrity with excellence and a positive message. The EPA presented a certificate of recognition to Planet Squared in 2003 with the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award recognizing meritorious contributions to environmental protection and resource conservation while integrating sound economic growth for the State of California.
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