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A&R Philosophy

A&R executives talk personal creative philosophy and how they balance with the philosophies of the companies for whom they work. Panelists will discuss their views and practices in artist development, the necessary “fearless factor” of doing A&R and A&R from discovery to signing.

 

Moderator: Pete Ganbarg, Head A&R, Atlantic Records

- Ron Burman, SVP A&R, Roadrunner Records

- Lee Dannay, VP A&R, Warner Chappell Publishing

- Teresa LaBarbera-Whites, SVP A&R, Columbia

- Ruby Marchand, Head of A&R, Ryko (Warner Music Group)

- Carmen Rizzo, Owner, Electrofone Music

 

Beyond BlogFamous: Music Discovery in 2011

How the pros discover new artists and music. Preceded by a conversation with with Extreme Music CEO Russell Emanuel and MTV’s Nic Harcourt. Known as the “bad boys of the industry,” Extreme has been breaking boundaries in the production world since its launch in 1997. Their catalogue includes such A-listers as Quincy Jones, Hans Zimmer, Snoop Dogg, Timbaland, Rodney Jerkins and Xzibit, who partnered with Extreme in creating the first music videos ever filmed for production music tracks (and later got picked up on MTV). In addition to groundbreaking work with top-tier talent, they’ve also recently developed Hype Music, a partnership with MTV that develops unsigned talent to create tracks that get first look consideration for placement on MTV’s programs and exposure to Extreme’s music supervisor library. Tracks from artists signed to Hype also get digital distribution to consumers via MTV, and artists get a 50/50 split, all without limiting them from continuing to look for label deals.

 

Moderator: Charles Slomovitz, US Music Manager, Shazam

- Jenny Eliscu, Host, Sirius XMU

- Ben Goldberg, Ba Da Bing Records + Management

- Angel Laws, Concrete Loop, Urban Fashionista

- Bruce Warren, Assistant Station Manager/Programmer, WXPN

 

Brands & Music: The Real Deal

Brands are developing and breaking artists, while marketing products and services. A view into who is making these deals and the impact on artists’ careers. Preceded by a talk from MaryLeigh Krasniewicz, Executive Director at Trendera – a trend forecasting and market research company focused on collection and analysis of the cultural and behavioral insights of today’s most sought-after consumer groups. She’ll be speaking about trends that are driving young consumers today, from new behaviors (like Constant Beta) to new technology hubs (like Kickstarter), as well as what brands and marketing they are responding to.

 

Moderator: Tyler Barth, VP Business Development and Entertainment Relations, Blue Microphones

- Steve Bender, Founding Partner, GreenLight Media & Marketing

- Al Dejewski, SVP, Global Marketing, MySpace

- Victor Siegel, Founding Partner, MPP(+)

- Aleesha Smalls-Worthington, Sr. Director of Interactive Marketing, Iconix Brand Group (Rocawear, Artful Dodger)

- Beatrice Farina, VP Marketing Communications, Shazam

 

Connecting Bands with Fans: Mobile Social Discovery

Using the “social-verse” to connect and grow your audience. Social networking and mobile devices are bringing the world closer together and creating real time opportunities for bands, promoters, venues and labels to connect with fans, promote records and sell show tickets. Social media experts offer practical advice, the best practices and industry insight on how mobile social networking is changing the music industry. Preceded by a talk from Steve Jang, co-founder and CEO of Schematic Labs, makers of the rapidly growing SoundTracking app and community. Prior to building SoundTracking, he was a co-creator and CMO of imeem. He is also an angel investor and/or advisor to Animoto, StackMob, StumbleUpon and Uber.

 

Moderator: Eliot Van Buskirk, Editor, Evolver.FM, The Echo Nest

- Jonathan Crowley, Foursquare

- Steve Jang, Co-Founder & CEO, Schematic Labs (SoundTracking)

- Jason Leckberg, VP Strategy & Digital Marketing,  Eleven Seven

- Brett Martin, CEO, Sonar

- Damien Patton, CEO, Banjo

 

Game Changers: Gaming & the Music Industry

How the gaming industry and the music industry intersect and benefit each other.

 

Moderator: Eric German, Esq., Partner, Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp LLP

- Mark Collins, VP Business Development, MXP4/Bopler Games

- Josh Kessler, Business Development, Downtown Music Services (dms.FM)

- Mark Jowett, Co-Founder and VP International A&R Publishing, Nettwerk Music Group

- Dave Pettigrew, SVP Strategic Marketing Head of Advertising & Video Games, Warner/Chappell Music Publishing

 

How to Launch a Music Start-Up

Hear practical, been-there-done-that advice from real industry entrepreneurs and investors. Get tips on securing funding, building a team, acquiring customers, choosing the right partners and how to structure a profitable business.

 

Moderator: Deborah Newman, MusicStrat

- Billy Chasen, Co-Founder, turntable.FM

- Dan Kantor, CEO, EXFM

- Elias Roman, Co-Founder & CEO, Songza Media

- Charlie O’Donnell, Principal, First Round Capital

- JJ Rosen, CEO, Indaba Music

 

Make it Work & Make it Pay

You’ve got your Twitter account, Facebook page, YouTube channel and an assortment of other social media profiles. Now, leverage them to build profit. Key experts in the field of social networking, online marketing and investing share how to define and direct social media campaigns and measure their productivity.

 

Moderator: Peter Wright, Owner/CEO, Virtual Label

- Dorothy Hui, Parner/VP, Marketing & Sales, tinyOGRE Entertainment, LLC

- Anjali Malhotra, Strategic Partnership Development, You Tube/Google

- Jon Satterley, Senior VP of New Media, Roadrunner Records

- Dalton Sim, Artist Manager, Nettwerk Management

 

Producing Killer Videos on a YouTube Budget

The internet has redefined the music video. Get cost-saving tips on how to make great looking videos, and learn the best ways to get them in front of viewers.

 

Moderator: Ian Wolfson, Owner/Director, Rex Arrow Films

- Kevin Custer, Director/Editor, Toaster in the Tub

- Stephen King, Senior VP of A&R, Managing Director, Believe Digital International

- Gabe Spierer, Director of Video Content, Beggars Group

- Armand Zentil, Co-Creative Director/Producer, Strange Customs

- Joseph Zentil, Creative Director, Strange Customs

 

Real-Time Global Marketing: Social Entertainment Engagement

Real- time marketing is where we are headed. Planning for who and what we are marketing for tomorrow, not next year. Panelists discuss the ins and outs of real-time marketing efforts including using check-ins, like, follows, codes and other social engagement methods for real-time rewards. Preceded by a conversation with Steve Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of WhoSay and Larry Mills of Sony ATV.

 

- Steve Ellis, CEO, WhoSay

- Larry Mills, VP, Strategic Marketing,  Sony/ATV Music Publishing

Moderator: Nihal Mehta, CEO, LocalResponse

- Andy Ellwood, Director, Business Development, Gowalla

- Monee Perry, Senior New Media Marketing Manager, Roc Nation

- Sam Salisbury, Artist Relations, RootMusic.com

- Elad Sonego, Head of MTV Israel, Sonego

- Emmanuel Zunz, CEO, ONErpm

 

The Age of Influence

Panelists will discuss innovation in marketing methods and brand reach in today’s socially-driven consumer landscape. Preceded by Jane Buckingham, the world’s foremost expert on Gens X, Y and the upcoming Z, HuffPo contributor, and Founder of Trendera, sits down with Flavorpill Co-Founder Sascha Lewis for a candid conversation about what’s next in trends, culture and online media.

 

Moderator: Paula Moore, President, Massive CIA

- Jesse Kirshbaum, CEO/Senior Talent Agent, New Universal Entertainment Agency

- Chris Wiltsee, Director of Business Development, RootMusic.com

- Lisette Paulson, Director, Partner Relations, MySpace

- CL Llewellyn, Founder, Digiwaxx

 

The Explosion of Video Content

Monetizing video, video rights, and different delivery points, from direct to fan sites to large destinations, and how the right blend of these options can help build a band’s brand and drive revenue. Preceded by a conversation with The Summer Set’s vocalist Brian Dales and Doug McVehil, VEVO’s Senior Vice President of Music Programming Talent & Content Operations.

 

Moderator: David Moffey, CEO, Baeble

- Jessica Kantor, Head of Marketing & Content, Livestream

- Alex Kisch, Head of Business Development, VEVO

- Brandon Martinez, Co-Founder & CEO, INDMUSIC

- Ron Schneier, COO North America, Base79

 

There’s a Shark in the Pool: Who’s Surviving in the Music Industry

Technology is surrounding the music industry. We’ll see who is taking a bite and who is controlling the space in 2012. Preceded by an introductory talk from Vince Bannon.

 

Moderator: Christina Calio, Director, Relationships and Strategy, Media and Entertainment Group, Microsoft

- Vince Bannon, VP, Entertainment Development and Partnerships, Getty Images (Music)

- Jim Cooperman, COO & General Counsel, tinyOGRE Entertainment, LLC

- Richard Gottehrer, President/Co-Founder, The Orchard

- J. Sider, Founder & CEO, RootMusic.com

 

Web Rx: Control and Improve Your Online Presence

Bands, managers, labels, new companies and professionals will learn fast how to navigate and maximize the best solutions for web presence aggregation.

 

Moderator: Jonathan Marcus, CEO, Flavors.me/Goodsie

- Gray Blue, Director of Music Industry Relations, FanBridge

- Jed Carlson, Co-Founder & COO, ReverbNation

- Matthew Conn, Dr. of Pages, RootMusic

- David Dufresne, CEO, Bandzoogle

- Jeff Marshall, VP of Strategy & Business Development, WhoTune Music Group

 

What the Hell is the Cloud and Why Should I Care?

Talk of the ever-ambiguous digital cloud is at the forefront of many conversations, but few really understand the impact of cloud-based technologies on the music industry. The goal of this panel will be to give artists and industry professionals alike a practical understanding of the cloud and how they can utilize cloud based technologies to improve their existing work-flows and business models. This panel will take a holistic look at the process of music commercialization from creation to preservation, what technologies are currently available and what we can expect in the future.

 

Moderator: Tim Nordwind, OK Go

- Josh Berman, Label Manager, Warp Records

- Mike Gitig, Vice President of Business Development, Gobbler

- Henrik Lenberg, Head of Platform, SoundCloud

- Jade McQueen,  Entertainment Relations Manager, Box.net

- Dan Zaccagino, Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer Indaba Music