Ahead of the curve.
By design.
Celeste's work today centers on artist management and forward-thinking marketing consultancy, combining creative vision, digital expertise, and business strategy to help artists, organizations, and brands navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Today, Celeste co-manages GRAMMY®-nominated and ARIA Award-winning band Cut Copy alongside Neil Harris, founder and owner of Punkdafunk.
Her artist-management work also includes Alessandro Cortini, a GRAMMY®-nominated multi-instrumentalist and musician, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee through his work with Nine Inch Nails, and experimental composer and musician Tyondai Braxton.
Her approach to artist management draws upon her extensive experience in marketing, business strategy, and audience development, balancing artistic integrity with the practical demands of building sustainable careers.
Working independently with recording artists, C-suite leaders, senior executives, and marketing teams, she develops strategies that embrace emerging technologies, anticipate shifts in audience behavior, and identify opportunities beyond traditional marketing approaches.
Her consulting portfolio includes UMe Credit Union, Netflix, and Hulu, bringing extensive expertise in digital marketing strategy, audience development, SEO, and content innovation to marketing teams across financial services and entertainment.
Celeste is also the creator of The Showlist, an independent live music listings platform built around a simple idea: discovering shows shouldn't depend on algorithms or paid placement. Updated regularly across multiple cities, The Showlist presents concerts chronologically, without sponsored listings, algorithmic recommendations, or advertising, giving audiences the freedom to discover music on their own terms.
Recognized as a daring innovator, Celeste has built her career around anticipating emerging trends, embracing new technologies, and challenging conventional approaches to marketing. Her forward-thinking perspective and ability to connect ideas across industries have consistently placed her at the forefront of an evolving digital landscape.
Throughout her career, Celeste has drawn upon practices and technologies from seemingly unrelated industries to develop unconventional solutions, establish new methods, and help organizations stay ahead of the curve rather than simply respond to change.
Music has always
been part of it.
Her longstanding relationship with the music industry remains an integral part of her professional identity. As founder of marketing agency CT&Co., Celeste pioneered experiential programming at major industry conferences and festivals, including SXSW, Coachella, and Pitchfork Music Festival.
Earlier in her career, she led publicity and marketing for Modular Records US and File 13 Records and served as an A&R scout for Kill Rock Stars.
Behind the
stories.
At Warner Bros. Entertainment, Celeste established and led digital marketing teams while holding sole responsibility for the social media presence of more than 150 entertainment properties, including the works of Christopher Nolan, Stanley Kubrick, Peter Jackson, and J.K. Rowling.
Her portfolio encompassed Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Superman, The Goonies, Blade Runner, Sunset Boulevard, the A Nightmare on Elm Street films, and Academy Award-winning Argo, among many others.
Managing such a diverse collection of properties required an intimate understanding of their creative identities and audiences, with distinctive voices and engagement strategies tailored to each. Celeste also worked closely with legal teams to navigate intellectual property rights and modernize content usage practices, while collaborating with external developers on digital applications and interactive experiences.
Her responsibilities extended to live social media coverage of major entertainment events, including Comic-Con's Hall H presentations, film screenings, and experiential activations such as the Bat Cave, which showcased iconic Batman vehicles.
Other notable projects included the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, Warner Bros.' 80th anniversary, the studio's Top 100 Films initiative, theatrical targeted marketing for The Conjuring, WaterTower Music, and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.
Her work helped bridge established entertainment marketing operations with the rapidly evolving demands of digital media.
Primetime
thinking.
At Disney | ABC TV, Celeste helped establish digital marketing practices across the network's entire primetime programming portfolio.
Her work included the Emmy Award-winning Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy, and the launch of Shonda Rhimes' Scandal. She developed audience engagement strategies, collaborated with outside vendors on digital applications, and worked with legal departments to navigate content rights and expand the use of television imagery and video across digital platforms.
Thinking beyond
the expected.
Throughout her career, Celeste has worked with some of the world's most recognizable companies and cultural institutions, including Warner Bros. Entertainment, Disney | ABC TV, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, ASICS America, Target Corporation, and ArtÃs.
As Director of Digital Initiatives at the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, Celeste oversaw digital strategy and initiatives supporting the Hollywood Bowl and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
She later served as Vice President of Marketing at ArtÃs, a luxury beauty brand, applying her experience in digital communications, brand development, and consumer engagement to the beauty industry. Her professional background also includes work with ASICS America and Target Corporation.
Her work has received industry recognition through the Webby Awards and Digiday, reflecting a career distinguished by creative innovation and strategic execution.
Celeste's expertise spans marketing operations, business development, strategic planning, direct-to-consumer communications, eCommerce, audience acquisition and retention, experiential marketing, and emerging technologies.
Her technical proficiency includes SEO/SEM, social media, email and digital advertising, content development, influencer marketing, data analytics, and crisis communications. She also brings extensive experience in budget management, pricing strategy, and integrated marketing campaigns.
Beyond the
brief.
Celeste served for two years on the board of directors of Women in Vinyl, a nonprofit organization supporting women and underrepresented communities throughout the vinyl record industry.
She is also a published writer, photographer, graphic designer, and content creator, creative disciplines that continue to inform her professional perspective.