creating connections between people, artists and brands
United Earth Networks excels at relationship management, organizational development and the execution of complex cause-related events. Consisting of an international team of professionals, UEN’s members have been instrumental in some of the most important social events occupying the world stage over the past forty years. Events such as the first interactive satellite TV link “Space-Bridge” between the former Soviet Union and the United States for Steve Wozniak’s “US Festivals,” the world famous “Live Aid” concert, “The Imperial Bells of China,” which featured 110 performers from the PRC, hosted at performing arts centers in 35 cities throughout North America, the “White House Conference on Global Climate Change” for President George H.W. Bush, the “State of the World Forum,” convened by Margaret Thatcher, George H.W. Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev, and “Groundwork 2001,” for the United Nations FAO, to name a few.
As a veteran producer of dozens of groundbreaking events and the simulcasts connecting them to millions across the planet, Richard Lukens’ unique genius lies in pairing concerts and festivals with a higher mission.
In a world where people spend precious time and money on their love of live music, Lukens’ productions build emotional bonds in the audience for deserving causes: world peace, the environment, and human rights. Sponsors and brands that help foot the bill also build affinity for their products and services.
A “next-stage” communications technology pioneer, Richard Lukens is a key innovator, combining landmark live events with the latest real-time media streams. He simulcasted some of the world’s largest and best-known “events-with-a-cause,” sharing these premier live experiences across cultural, geographic and social divides.
Lukens’s steady, mindful connections to the most progressive social and political leaders of the world grants them access to multigenerational audiences, artists, influencers and sponsors.
Rick Lukens dreams of “What can be,” and backs it with vast practical know-how for getting the job done.
The world needs leaders such as Richard Lukens to guide emerging new-paradigm communications technologies to flourish, and achieve excellence in connecting people in new ways. He says, “When we stage an event where people can share their culture and knowledge, understanding builds, and barriers fall.”