Connect with James Johnson
Entrepreneur, producer and social media expert. Founder of Rapid Discovery Media, "the most successful marketing agency you've never heard of."
20+
years building online communities
200M+
subscribers reached by clients
50B+
YouTube views generated
James's story
James brings 20 years of experience building YouTube communities from zero to millions of people. He began in 2007 helping a young Justin Bieber grow online, and went on to shape the early careers of some of the biggest names in pop.
Today he is a producer, mentor and manager who sees the potential in emerging artists and gives them the strategy to launch and grow, on their own terms.
A track record in the making
2007–2009
Justin Bieber
Managed social media, produced and edited YouTube videos, and led a global fan street team.
2009–2010
Cody Simpson
Ran social media and video production and rallied a worldwide fan community.
2010–2011
Austin Mahone
Managed every part of the career of the rising pop, R&B and country artist.
Today
Rapid Discovery Media
Helping independent artists launch and grow their music careers while keeping their independence and control.
How James can help you
Artist management & mentoring
Guidance from someone who has done it with the biggest names.
Video & content creation
Production and YouTube channel optimization that grows audiences.
Career strategy
Goal-setting and personal development to unlock your potential.
What people say
“Helped me with Justin's channel. The success snowballed in the blink of an eye.”
“You have outworked half of the chart.”
“Changed my life, opening doors I didn't even know existed.”
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