ABOUT US
THE KARBEN MGMT STORY
Chicago-based Karben MGMT is part of the Karben Studios family of brands. Our team has nearly 10 years of experience in artist management. We work on behalf of groups and artists to promote their careers and run business affairs. Our talent management team works with musicians/bands, actors, athletes, and any talent that needs help gaining attention in their industry. Specializing in marketing, branding and design, we can also help to create something memorable in an extremely crowded industry. We work around the clock to help put our clients in a position to make their dreams come true.
Karben Studios and Karben MGMT were both founded by serial-entrepreneur Chad Addie. Over his career, Chad has worked with UFC stars, professional models, international music stars, professional motocross/BMX racers, actors/actresses and Fortune 500 brands. He's been an honorary judge for Miss Teen Chicago, modeling competitions and media events across the country. He started his entrepreneurial career in 2009 when he founded Indstruktibl Clothing which gained acclaim both nationally and internationally. Building off his success, Chad founded Bluprint Studios in 2013, a marketing and talent management company. In 2016, the company was rebranded to Karben which it remains today. The Karben family of brands are a a one-stop marketing and media agency for both brands and artists.
Chad Addie | CEO + Founder
Holding Bachelor degrees in Graphic Design, Advertising and Media Studies, Chad Addie knew from a young age that he wanted to make a big impact on the world. He's worked with UFC stars, professional models, international music stars, professional motocross/BMX racers, actors/actresses and Fortune 500 brands. He's been an honorary judge for Miss Teen Chicago, modeling competitions and MMA events across the country.
Chad started his entrepreneurial career in 2009 when he founded Indstruktibl Clothing which gained acclaim both nationally and internationally. Building off his success, Chad founded Bluprint Studios in 2013, a marketing and talent management company. In 2016, the company was rebranded to Karben Studios which it remains today. The company is a one-stop marketing and media agency that also manages recording artists and DJs.