Herb Newman (May 5, 1925 - June 20, 1976) was an influential American songwriter and record label owner, born in Los Angeles, California. He was the son of Max Newman and grew up with his cousin Lew Bedell, who later became his business partner. Together, they founded Era Records in 1955 with financial backing from Max Newman. In 1958, they expanded their business by establishing Dore Records.

Newman played a crucial role in the early success of Dore Records when Phil Spector brought "To Know Him Is To Love Him" by The Teddy Bears to the label, which became an international hit despite Newman's initial reservations about the arrangement. Disagreements over music led to Newman and Bedell parting ways in 1959, with Newman continuing to run Era Records while Bedell took charge of Dore Records.

Under Newman's leadership, Era Records signed several notable artists, including Jewel Akens, Donnie Brooks, Gogi Grant, Ketty Lester, and others, producing hits like "Love Letters," "Mr. Custer," "Mission Bell," and "Chanson D’Amour." One of the label's most significant successes was Gogi Grant's "The Wayward Wind," a song co-written by Newman, which became a No. 1 hit.

In addition to Era Records, Newman owned Candix Records in the 1960s, where he signed The Pendletones, who later became known as The Beach Boys, releasing their early hit "Surfin'." However, Candix Records ceased operations in 1962.

As a songwriter, Newman contributed to various songs, including "And Her Name Is Scarlet," "It’s Not That Easy," and "The Birds and the Bees," the latter also attributed to his son. In the 1970s, Newman sold Era Records to K-Tel, which later reissued some of the label's material.

Herb Newman passed away in Los Angeles in 1976 at the age of 51, leaving behind a legacy of significant contributions to the music industry.