Ishaan Bahl

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Ishaan Bahl
Nationality Indian
Occupation Author, Music Industry Analyst, Entrepreneur
Known for Music business analysis, media publishing, ad industry commentary, authoring music culture books
Notable works
  • Music Culture Industry: Billion Dollar Publishing
  • Music Industry: Billion Dollar Ads
Bibliography

Ishaan Bahl (born 9 March 2003) is an Indian musician, entrepreneur, public relations expert, and author. He has made a significant mark in the global music industry, with over 100 million streams on platforms such as Apple Music. Known for building influence in Billion Dollar Publishing and the Music Culture Industry, Ishaan is also the founder of Ignite Plug Media & Groups, a diversified company with equity stakes in leading multinational brands.

Early Life and Education

Ishaan Bahl was born in India and raised in New Delhi, where he attended St. Mark’s School. From an early age, he showed interest in music production, social media, and branding, eventually channeling these passions into successful creative and business ventures.

Career

Music

Ishaan’s work as a musician has earned him millions of global streams and a loyal listener base. His music, blending contemporary rhythms with cultural flair, positions him as a standout in the growing space of billion-dollar independent music publishing.

Public Relations and Entrepreneurship

As a PR expert, Ishaan has supported over 1,000 brands in enhancing global visibility and scaling their sales, especially through viral digital marketing and meme culture campaigns. He manages meme pages with a combined follower base exceeding 140 million.

In 2024, he was named one of Asia’s Top 10 Entrepreneurs by New York State Magazine for his remarkable work in branding and PR.

His company, Ignite Plug Media & Groups, holds stakes in global brands like Fashion Nova and Netflix and more.

Authorship

Ishaan is the author of multiple books, including Music Culture Industry: Billion Dollar Ads, a title available on Amazon that explores the intersection of music and branding in the digital age.

Notable Projects and Collaborations

  • Ignite Plug Media & Groups – Founder and CEO
  • Strategic PR work with over 1000+ international clients and brands helping them increase their brand value and sales.
  • Major influence in the meme marketing space with over 140M followers
  • Equity partnerships with Netflix, Fashion Nova, and others

Recognition and Media

  • Named in Asia’s Top 10 Entrepreneurs by *New York State Magazine* (2024)
  • Featured in:
    • Washington Times Now
    • The London Reporter
    • Fox Story India
    • Hindustan Metro

Bibliography

Discography

Media Features

Ishaan has been featured on multiple global and national platforms including:

  • Bharat 18
  • Bollywood Zoom
  • The Disrupt News Los Angeles
  • The London Reporter
  • The New York Express
  • Washington Times Now

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