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My time with Ruth Plus was an incredible starting point in my career journey. Being able to work hands on with an artist’s media was very insightful with how the industry runs. Working in a team setting with other interns showed me how to rely on others when need be and to help others out as well. Ko and Maddie were great managers and helped make me feel accepted and welcomed in the internship. They also were always great to bounce ideas off of and helped guide me and all the other interns. Thanks to the internship with Ruth Plus I now am prepared to get started in the recording industry.

- Luca Segala, Middle Tennessee State University

“My internship at Ruth Plus was a great learning experience. I got hands-on experience with digital marketing, social media content creation, and learned a lot about music publication. The team was very supportive and welcoming. They were flexible with my schedule and guided me if I had any questions. I really like how I got the opportunity to work with people from many different places. This internship was important to my professional development and I am grateful for this opportunity.”

- Leah Won (University of Indiana, Bloomington)

“My internship at Ruth Plus was amazing. The team really took me under their wing and taught me the ins and outs of marketing in the music industry. Walking away from the internship, I feel much more confident in my knowledge of digital marketing and my professional skills. The team was extremely supportive and instrumental to my professional development.”

-Juliana Ortiz, University of Florida

“Working with The In Sounds has had an extraordinary impact on my college career in terms of helping me grow professionally and personally within the field of marketing and the music industry. Ko Kawashima has been incredibly supportive in giving me opportunities to learn about what it means to be a part of a team as well as work with a plethora of different clients via various platforms. I have learned how to connect with individuals and businesses to promote the work of many different artists and songs which has helped me grow in the world of outreach and will continue to benefit me in the future. I have also built my graphic design skills drastically, which I look forward to using in the future for my work. I am extremely grateful to work with The In Sounds and Ko Kawashima as I now feel much more confident to enter the workforce upon the completion of my college education.”

- Riley Murphy

“My internship with RUTH PLUS was a great learning experience to improve my social media and music marketing skills. Tasked with managing The In Sounds Youtube page and outreach for upcoming artists, I learned new ways to market and gain new viewers while also learning new tactics and avenues for growing an artist’s listeners and reach. Interning for the team, we were able to work in groups to bounce ideas off each other and were given the freedom to suggest and implement strategies that the team had yet to tap into. It offered a great collaborative environment that challenged me but also listened to me and valued my ideas. Overall, it was great to learn some of the ins and outs of music marketing, while also discovering my own strategies and foundations for growing an artist.”

— Chris Kaminski (University of Dayton)

My internship with RUTH PLUS was truly a rewarding experience. I had always wanted to work in marketing within the music industry, so I was honored to have the opportunity to work under the leadership of Ko and Maddie. Ko always challenged me to always strive for more whether it be pushing out new ideas or researching ways to increase engagement. Maddie was really helpful when it came to scheduling and answering any questions I had. This internship has been an important experience for me as I have learned so many skills that I will be able to hone in my professional career.

- Arissa Torres, University of California, San Diego

“My internship with RUTH Plus was truly wonderful. I am so grateful to have been able to receive this opportunity and work under such supportive individuals. Working with the team taught me so much I did not know about the music industry. At the end of the internship I felt i walked away with so much growth and accountability, working with a team helped me realize that working together and supporting each other means so much. I also gained a lot of insight on how to work with one another in a professional environment. Ruth Plus helped me grow as an individual aspiring a role in the music industry.”

- Paria Assemi

“I had the opportunity to intern with RuthPlus in their digital marketing department, and it was a great experience. The team was incredibly welcoming, and they provided me with hands-on experience in the world of digital and social media marketing.

I had the chance to work on different projects that allowed me to explore different aspects of digital marketing, including social media management, content creation, and email marketing. The team was always available to answer my questions and offer feedback, which helped me to improve my skills.

One of the things I liked the most about my internship was that they offered regular team calls and one-on-one meetings which gave me valuable ideas and information for my work.

I am grateful for the experience I gained at RuthPlus, and I know it will serve me well in my future career.”

- Barbara Cano (Schreiner University)

Working at Ruth Plus was one that I will never forget. Not only does this internship teach you proper organization when it comes to running marketing campaigns, and managing social media outlets but, this internship taught me various marketing strategies and tactics that I will be able to use in the future. As a full-time student at Drexel University who also manages and works with artists, every aspect of marketing that I learned during my time here will be leveraged into my everyday endeavors. I was very blessed to learn the ins and outs of releasing a single, how to properly create short-term and long-term goals, and how to manage social media channels using algorithms. Marketing is the most important part of music, and I am thankful that Ko was able to mentor somebody like myself and allow me to grow as a person.

- Samuel Spira, Drexel University

My internship at RUTH+ was second to none. During my 6 month internship I learned and got a better understanding of what goes into marketing. As an independent artist this will not only help me with my future endeavors, but it will also add to my value as someone my peers can reach out to and depend on for guidance. Ko does an outstanding job pushing universal skills both big and small that can apply beyond marketing. Communication, mindfulness, and accountability are three of the many we practiced. Looking forward to keeping in touch with Ko as well as those that I became friends with during the whole process.

-Red Spade

"During my time with RUTH PLUS I was able to learn new skills as well as refine myself. The weekly team calls were eye opening, when I started I was scared because I never did any video editing but I was given trust, time, and patience. With that I was able to create magic from nothing. Having someone that can put their trust in you and really believe in you is everything someone can ask for. I was all ears in the team calls when we were given lessons about how the industry is and given tips for the techniques used. I also am thankful that Ko unlocked my creative potential and to add on to that the ability to not stick to practices but also think completely outside of the box. I'd say this is one of the best opportunities anyone could have. "

— Kevin Paisano (Hunter College)

During My time as an intern at RUTH PLUS, I gained valuable experience in social media management,marketing, and building an engaging network. I enjoyed the time working with my team. We had weekly calls and meetings to help each other on content ideas and marketing strategies. I always received helpful feedback from Ko and Maddie. My time at RUTH PLUS motivated me to explore more possibilities in my career paths in a few months. I appreciate my time here and the experience I gained.

- Anji Dang, Manhattan School of Music

My internship at Ruth Plus was a truly wonderful learning experience. Throughout the internship I had the opportunity to strengthen my project management skills, leadership skills, and digital marketing skills. In addition that, it was a great first opportunity to learn more about marketing within the music industry, especially for emerging artists. The whole team was so lovely to work with, and this experience really helped formulate and straighten both my accountability skills and my ability to work in a group. I am very grateful for this opportunity and feel as if it has been a vital step in my career as a communications professional.

- Amanda Riedl, New York University

My internship with RUTH+ provided a great opportunity for me to gain knowledge and experience on music and marketing, two industries that have intrigued me throughout college. I was responsible for managing all Tiktok content regarding one of the company's music clients, Jordi Up Late, allowing me to have creative freedom in my content while also having the support I needed if I struggled with anything. Working on Jordi Up Late's marketing campaign via various platforms also assisted me in gaining knowledge on what marketing tactics worked on certain audiences versus others and how to identify the most viable strategy in each situation. All members of the team were very sociable and easy to talk to, creating a cohesive team environment where everyone was willing to help each other. I really appreciated the way Ko fosered a team environment amongst the interns and ensured that we were always bouncing ideas off one another. Overall, I am very grateful for this internship program and the people that I have met during it, allowing me to truly experience what it is like working within the digital marketing world.

-Jack Elliot (University of Colorado at Boulder)

"My time as an intern at RUTH PLUS opened so many doors for me. I gained valuable experience in social media management, leadership, and building an engaging network. The team I worked with was so friendly and helpful too. We met weekly to help each other on projects and brainstorm solutions to issues we faced. I loved how collaborative it was! Ko was also a great supervisor and leader, and she really motivated me to grow in a short amount of time. I’m beyond grateful for my time here and the connections I’ve made."

— Hanna Hathaway (University of Georgia)

“During my time as an intern at RUTH PLUS, I gained skills in social media and lifestyle marketing. Additionally, I saw the communication strategies that go behind new song and artist campaigns. I enjoyed working directly with up and coming artists and supporting their releases. Also, it was very helpful to work alongside a team that is always willing to help. Ko is a fantastic leader who listens to you, challenges you, and helps you along the way. After weekly meetings, I always left with a new strategy to implement into my outreach. I am glad to have been a part of the team and for my experience. As a music lover with an interest in marketing, I was so grateful to find an internship that combines my passions so effectively!”

— Zoe Guzman (High School Senior)

"My internship at RUTH PLUS has been a very thorough learning experience. The company culture is diverse, welcoming, and supportive. In my time as an intern, I've applied my previous knowledge while also developing new and valuable insights/skills. I continuously received helpful feedback from colleagues and mentors. Comprehensively, this program has given me a better understanding of the music business industry and the opportunity to improve my marketing capabilities through first-hand experience."

— Bailey Matsumoto (University of California, Santa Cruz)

"During this internship with RUTH PLUS, I gained a lot of knowledge and skills while working on different projects and assignments at the same time. I learned content creation, writing, scheduling, interacting and engaging with people through social media management and research, outreach, and marketing knowledge through promotion projects.
Working closely with my supervisors, I even developed my work ethics, negotiation skills confidence in my skill set which are necessary for me to work as a professional. I appreciate them so much for giving this opportunity to me who speaks English as second language and all the support. I'm excited to see what the future holds!"

— Haru Yoshimatsu (SUNY Oneonta)

“Aprendí mucho en las prácticas dentro de RUTH PLUS. Fue mi primera experiencia trabajando en marketing digital relacionado a la industria musical, y la verdad me gustó mucho. Trabajé con un equipo muy poderoso que tiene mucho para dar y que siempre estuvo abierto a apoyar cuando lo necesitaba. Si bien el inglés es mi segunda lengua, recibí mucho apoyo para mejorarla y para comunicarme de una manera efectiva en las labores propuestas.”

— Edgar Florez (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Universidad Nebrija)

"Interning with RUTH PLUS has been an important experience for me as a music fanatic finding my place in the industry. Working with this digital marketing team, I was given ample resources to grow my knowledge and strength as a social media coordinator. I was personally responsible for running a fan Instagram page for one of our top artists, which challenged me to think creatively and find new avenues to grow engagement. Walking away from this experience, I feel more confident in my ability to use social media effectively and am excited to see what my next steps in the music industry are."

— Samantha Kerr (University of Southern California)

"Interning with RUTH PLUS was very professional and I appreciate my time with the team. The instructions were clear and thorough which made the job much easier. Being able to learn under industry vets Ko Kawashima and Nick Bedding is something not many can say they have had the opportunity to do and for that, I am grateful. They challenge you to think deeper and even more outside the box. I would for sure recommend RUTH PLUS/The In Sounds and their team to anyone looking for their services."

— Justin Mays (Full Sail University)

“Being a part of the RUTH PLUS team was an incredibly valuable period of time for me. We learned multiple approaches to marketing and business outreach, and got to firsthand partner with artists in increasing their bandwidth. We were taught to persist and learn through our failures. This is a place where your ideas and your creativity are highly valued! One of my favorite parts of being a part of the In Sounds was how open Ko and Nick were to our ideas, in addition to teaching us so much about successful music marketing. Being mentored by Ko, Nick, and Rosmary afforded us a wealth of knowledge surrounding the music industry. It made me realize I want to work for a record label, something that I didn’t even think was possible for me before.”

— Chloe Kimmel (University of California, Santa Barbara)

"I really enjoyed my internship at RUTH PLUS! I wanted to learn more about the music business and see if digital marketing was for me. I learned how to create playlists, use new social media platforms, and utilize lifestyle marketing when promoting new artists and music. I ran one of our artist’s Reddit accounts, which was a very rewarding experience that taught me how important social media is to share an artist’s music and expand their fan base. I enjoyed learning about new and up and coming artists, working as a team to solve the challenges of marketing to new audiences, and being given the freedom to post and interact with other music fans organically. Anyone who is looking to learn more about digital marketing and how to promote an artist, then this would be a great opportunity for you!"

— Elizabeth Scarnati (UCLA)

"Being an intern this fall for RUTH PLUS was such a rewarding experience. Working as an intern remotely was a new experience that was full of learning, networking and developing new skills. I dedicated most of my time and work to the Tik Tok page for one of the client's. As this was something I had never done before, it was made sure that I had all the help and resources I needed. The group of interns that I worked with were all helpful and dedicated to each task they were assigned. This was overall a great internship experience to learn about marketing in the music industry and prepared me for what to expect once I start my career."

— Emily Fine (Florida Gulf Coast University)

“I started out as an intern at RUTH PLUS right after I graduated from college and immediately digested tons of new information about the music industry as a whole. From working as a digital marketer to working as an apprentice, I increased my communication skills, became more detail oriented and better at strategic planning. One other great aspect of working with RUTH PLUS is their openness and inclusivity. I enjoyed having the ability to creatively strategize, bounce ideas off team members and execute plans with more freedom than the traditional workplace. RUTH+ brought something challenging everyday and I will utilize these experiences into my next career endeavor!”

— Mason Whittingham (University of Southern California)

“My time as an intern at RUTH PLUS was very rewarding. This was my first internship experience in my field of preference, so I was extremely grateful for all of the learning opportunities I had with being an intern here. I learned a lot about the art of digital marketing strategies and how to think outside the box as an all-star marketer, learned more about the physical and digital music realm in general as it comes to ways to promote music for artists, and polished up on my skills as it comes to etiquette on how to word emails when reaching out for artist promotion. In addition to learning about digital marketing, this internship provided countless opportunities for me to be creative and bring in my own ideas.”

— Telaya Strickland (Montclair State University)

“My internship with RUTH PLUS has been an engaging, and insightful experience. Despite my time there being held remotely, there was a strong sense of community between myself, my teammates, and our project managers, who all ensured a welcoming and supportive learning environment. As an intern, I valued being able to express myself creatively and appreciated the opportunity to apply my previous knowledge/skills in real-world situations. In all, Ruth Plus provided me with the hands-on experiences that I needed to better improve my understanding of social media and how to best apply it within the music business world.”

— Amy Tang (Saint Louis University)

“My internship at RUTH PLUS provided a welcoming environment. During my remote internship experience, I was able to work with talented individuals on projects to meet deadlines. I had personal responsibilities such as filming and editing video content for the social media account every week. Liable for promoting the @theinsounds Spotify playlist and specific artists to a target audience on different platforms. Helped gain traffic for The In Sounds on platforms such as Discord and Reddit.”

— Joshua Porras (Bloomsburg University)

“My internship with RUTH PLUS provided me with a well-rounded introduction to marketing in the music industry. I worked on a project designed to promote and curate developing artists towards new audiences known as The In Sounds. I was supported creatively through developing video content such as our “Weekly Wrap Up” and short-form videos on TikTok. Ko is an amazing leader who established an effective marketing strategy at the start of the internship and always worked off the ideas and passions of our team. After this summer, I have a better grasp on the expectations of marketing in the music industry and look forward to developing my career in this field..”

— Joyce Barros (University of Nevada, Reno)

“Working at RUTH PLUS this summer has been such a great experience for me. Being that this was my first ever internship, I am pleased to have learned so many new skills that I can take with me as I build on my career path. The CEO, Ko Kawashima, is an incredible mentor who has a ton of knowledge to share about marketing and the music industry. Ko has taught me how to communicate effectively in a team setting and to be resourceful when working on individual projects. Although this internship was unpaid, I learned many new skills which will be extremely useful as I continue on with my career path. For this, I am extremely grateful and much more confident in my own abilities.”

— Jared Kolsut (Chapman University)

“I am so content with how my internship at RUTH PLUS was. I learned a lot about digital marketing and what the music industry entails. The CEO, Ko, is a gem. She is knowledgable and is always there to help her interns learn and grow. I've gotten to work on really fun projects such as working with up and coming artist, JORDI UP LATE and doing digital marketing for Desert X 2021. I'm forever grateful for the skills I learned while interning here.”

— Rosmary Alarco Villalva (University of Central Florida)

“Working at RUTH PLUS has been such an incredible experience, from the environment, community, support, and everything in between. The team was quick to make sure that I was comfortable in my role, and was always there to help and be of support. I have never worked in such a positive and well-rounded environment, where our needs as an intern/employee are always emphasized. It is a wonderful learning environment, and a dependable space to both expand and display your skills in the digital media marketing/music industry.”

— Leili Nourkhaladj (Santa Monica College)

“Interning at RUTH PLUS was genuinely an incredibly valuable experience that will carry on with me for the rest of my academic and professional career. You learn to be incredibly resourceful and take advantage of multiple facets of a situation while thinking outside of the box when it comes to marketing campaigns and keeping fans engaged. Additionally, you learn to be independent and make decisions that are best for your campaigns while, at the same time, working on collaborative efforts and analyzing different viewpoints. What I learned from this internship will enrich me in my future endeavors moving forward in the music industry.”

— Lani Sanace (University of Central Florida)

"My studies at school surrounding my marketing degree, particularly the global aspect, nowhere near compare to the education I have received from Ko and her team. This hands-on internship is experiential, challenging, provoking, and helps you as an individual to cultivate your path in whatever realm of the business you are interested in. Ko herself acts as a leader and mentor while encouraging you to become those two things on your own as well. The team bounces off of one another and that in itself is demonstrative of the high-energy that teems from this workplace. I am leaving Ko with a better idea of my career goals, my life skills, interpersonal abilities, and where to go from here - I am so thankful for this opportunity.”

— Tate Schmergel (University of Southern California)

“This was my first experience at an internship and I loved it here! I got to see both the research and production side of Marketing which was something I was very curious to see before stepping into RNG/RUTH PLUS. Ko gave us the opportunity to actually apply our research into different projects that range from the music industry, to the fashion industry, and even to the wellness industry. You’ll be able to work on a wide range of projects and most importantly learn how to apply what you learn from school and research into the real world.”

— Christine Seo (Chapman University)

“Working with RUTH PLUS was a wonderful journey from start to finish. Not only was Ko a mentor and supervisor, she treated us like colleagues. Personally, I believe that one of Ko's greatest strengths was taking a small team of individuals and creating a community for each of us. Every team call and one-on-one felt personal and that my time was being put towards something meaningful. Another positive when working with Ko is that she is here to maximize your skillset and truly help you grow in areas you may have believed were your strongest. There was never a time where I felt lost, confused, or misled when tasked with projects. While it may seem like my time with Ko is coming to an end, I know that I will always have a mentor and guide with Ko watching my back.”

— Brandon Tam (University of Southern California)