Presentations

Classrooms A/B (1st Floor)
Classroom Format Limited to 50 Participants

The Latest Research & Trends in the Music Industry

Speakers
David Bakula, SVP, Analytics & Client Relations, The Nielsen Company
Russ Crupnick, SVP, Industry Analysis, NPD
Liv Buli, Data Journalist, Next Big Sound, Inc
Moderator: Bill Wilson, VP, Digital Strategy and Business Development, digitalmusic.org/NARM

Un-Conference Sessions

In the Pit (2nd Floor)
Interactive Discussion Format

Topic – The Music Label of the Future

Speakers
Jesse Israel, Co-Founder, Cantora
Jon Vanhala, Head of Digital & New Business, Island Def Jam & Republic Records, Universal Music Group
John Rudolph, Senior Advisor, Siemer & Associates
Roger Gold, SVP, Office of the Chairman & CEO, Worldwide Recorded Music, Warner Music Group
Matt Harmon, President, Beggars Group USA
Rami Perlman, Senior Director, Music, theAudience
Moderator: David Marcus, Principal, Echo and Sway

Un-Conference Sessions

In the Pit (2nd Floor)
Interactive Discussion Format

Topic – Developing Non-Popular Music & Catalog Content for the 21st Century

In this panel, a cross-section of industry veterans will cover a wide range of topics encompassing the genres of Jazz, Classical, World & other non-popular forms of music from product development and new digital trends to social media platforms and digital rights that are inherently unique to non-popular music. The scope will be far ranging and all inclusive, if you cover genres that are outside the popular genres, you won’t want to miss this!

Speakers
Mike Brown, CEO, Cyber-NY
Mike Corcoran, Managing Director, musicSubmit
Ron Sturm, Owner, Iridium Jazz Club/Iridium Records
Jean Cook, Director of Programs, Future of Music Coalition
Gail Boyd, Founder, Gail Boyd Artist Management
Moderator: Jerald Miller, President/CEO, Nu Jazz Entertainment

Presentations

Classrooms A/B (1st Floor)
Classroom Format Limited to 50 Participants

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

The YouTube Sessions

Online video has created a new ecosystem for content creators, delivering the work of musicians, labels, songwriters, and publishers to a global audience. These three simultaneous sessions conducted by YouTube will present a framework and best practices to help you drive revenue and maximize awareness with the platform.  Sign up today for an appropriate workshop directed at label, publisher, or creator/management partners. Advance sign-up required.  Classroom format; limited to 50 attendees each.

Artist/Manager Session — Hosted by:
Margaret Gregory, Content Partners Associate, YouTube
Soo Been Kim, Strategist, Partner Ops & Acquisitions, YouTube
Craig McFadden, Music Partner Development, YouTube

Label Session — Hosted by:
Elliott Walker, Manager, Music Content P’ships, YouTube

Publisher Session — Hosted by:
Anjali Malhotra, Manager, Music Content P’ships, YouTube
Chris Potter, Manager, Music P’ships, YouTube

Un-Conference Sessions

In the Pit (2nd Floor)
Interactive Discussion Format

Topic – Digital Copyrights – Broken System?

Speakers
Michael Petricone, SVP, Government Affairs, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
Sandra Aistars, Executive Director, Copyright Alliance
Michael Drexler, Executive Director, Bus Dev, New Media & Strategic Development, BMI
Jay Rosenthal, SVP & General Counsel, National Music Publishers’ Association
Darryl Ballantyne, CEO & Founder, LyricFind
Les Watkins, SVP Business Affairs & Business Development, Music Reports
Colin Rushing, General Counsel, SoundExchange
Moderator: Jim Griffin, Managing Partner, OneHouse

Presentations

Classrooms A/B (1st Floor)
Classroom Format Limited to 50 Participants

Topic: The Latest Research & Trends in the Music Industry Part 2

Panelists
Karl Rogers, CEO & Co-Founder, IROCKE.COM
Kristin Thomson, Co-Director, Artist Revenue Streams Project, Future of Music Coalition
Moderator: Cortney Harding, Partnerships, Soundrop

Un-Conference Sessions

In the Pit (2nd Floor)
Interactive Discussion Format

Topic – Monetizing Social: Turning Fans Into Customers

Panelists
J Sider, Founder & CEO, BandPage
Paul Anthony, Founder & CEO, Rumblefish
Harvey Schwartz, VP of Talent, WhoSay
Abe Burns, Digital Operations, Guy Oseary
Rory Felton, VP, Business Development – Music, Chirpify
Andrew Linde, CEO, No Shame & Founder, Panacea3
Moderator: Hisham Dahud, Digital Strategy & Social Media Director, Fame House

Un-Conference Sessions

In the Pit (2nd Floor)
Interactive Discussion Format

Topic – Making Better Apps for the Music Industry

HOSTED BY:

Speakers
Yi Ping Ho, Senior Director of Strategy & Business Development, Warner Music Group
Eliot Van Buskirk, Editor in Chief, Evolver.fm, The Echo Nest
Geno Yoham, General Manager, Winamp
Dave Swartz, CCO & Co-Founder, MEDL Mobile
Moderator: Jake Ward, Senior Vice President, Application Developers Alliance

Un-Conference Sessions

In the Pit (2nd Floor)
Interactive Discussion Format

Topic – Digital & Social Marketing Strategies

Speakers
Dorothy Hui, VP, Digital Marketing, Roc Nation
Brandon Martinez, CEO, INDMusic (YouTube partner)
Bryan Calhoun, Digital Strategy, The Blueprint Group
Steve Gottlieb, Founder & CEO, Shindig
Moderator: Nick Lippman, VP & Manager, Lippman Entertainment

Un-Conference Sessions

In the Pit (2nd Floor)
Interactive Discussion Format

Topic – Social Music Discovery: Is Being Discovered the Biggest Challenge in the New Music Ecosystem?

Speakers
Joseph Patel, VP, Content + Creative, The New Myspace
Jeff Roberto, Director, Consumer Marketing, Shazam Entertainment
JP Lespinasse, Director, Social Media, BET Networks
RJ Bentler, VP, Video Programming, Pitchfork.com
Moderator: Owen Grover, SVP, Content Partnerships, Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises