Music Biz 2017 has ended

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Music Biz 2017

Please note that Monday, May 15 consists of pre-convention meetings, digital service workshops, the Entertainment & Technology Law Conference, and the Industry Jam 2. The full program will take place Tuesday, May 16 through Thursday, May 18.

JR

J. Robert Varghese

COO
Injii
Chattanooga, TN

opus.injii.com:5555

Injii is a new online media platform for artists and entertainers to showcase their talent while also raising awareness and donations for charitable organizations. We've developed the first open-ended online broadcast that is similar to television programming. injii allows artists to schedule their own online show that is on behalf of a charitable cause the artist wants to support. We are about everyone, everywhere in the world, tuning-in together to watch original performances on a free platform for social good.

8:00am

First-Time Attendee Meetup with Music Biz President James Donio CC RotundaJames Donio Networking Breakfast sponsored by MediaNet Convention Center Foyer Bridge Bar @ Music Biz with BuzzAngle Music Bridge Bar Sip N’ Savor sponsored by Pandora Hotel Lobby

9:00am

LIVE — Experience, Engagement & Economy 204 (CC)Christina Holding • Nick Barnes • Kevin Chernett • David Silbaugh • Matt Yazge

9:35am

Acronym Salad Updates 206 (CC)Bill Wilson • Jonathan Bender • David Hughed • Mark Isherwood • Paul Jessop • Panos Panay

10:00am

Stream the Studio: The Hi-Res Audio Pavilion Red Wall

11:00am

Rethink The Remix: Open-Sourcing and Crowd-Sourcing Derivative Works 208 (CC)Robby Towns • Allen Bargfrede • Stephen White

11:40am

NPREX: A New Paradigm in Music Licensing 206 (CC)Lee Greer

1:00pm

Lunch Break TBA

2:00pm

How Niche Streaming Services Can Grow Your Profit Mix 208 (CC)Stephen Relph • Benson Curb • Vickie Nauman

3:00pm

Beyond the 1%: Democratizing Music Industry Funding 209/210 (CC)Antony Bruno • Eli Ball • Molly Neuman • Matt Smith Fad vs. Future: Biggest Digital Trends Shaping the Music Industry 204 (CC)Gavin Ivester • Drew Burchfield • Kent Underwood • Jillian Zatta

4:00pm

Featured Presentation: Music's Leading Ladies Speak Out powered by Nielsen Music Grand Ballroom EastErin Crawford • Leslie Fram • Ann Powers • Kelly Clarkson • Tracy Gershon • Julie Greenwald • Jessica Sobhraj • Sarah Trahern

6:00pm

WEA Cocktail Party Bridge Bar

7:30am

Registration Fisk Room Foyer

10:30am

Jaxsta Lounge Grand Ballroom Foyer Sip N’ Savor sponsored by Pandora Hotel Lobby

11:00am

Stream the Studio – The Next Wave in Subscription Music Music City BallroomMarc Finer • Richard Burgess • Maureen Droney • Brian Ringer • Ty Roberts • Howie Singer • Darren Stupak TuneIn: Engage with Passionate Listeners 206 (CC)Scott Parker

11:10am

Branded Artist Content: Its Value, Purpose and Potential 206 (CC)Marieke Bianchi • Jamie Younger • Parul Chokshi • Steven Hancock • Robert Sanchez

11:40am

Marketing McGraw: How Staying 'Humble & Kind' Sparked a Movement 204 (CC)Brian Kaplan • James Stewart

12:00pm

E-Commerce Marketing: Driving Connection & Revenue 209/210 (CC)Stella Psaroudakis • Katherine Aroca • Scott Heuerman • Gino Sesto

12:05pm

The Superfan Experience: Treating Every Customer Like an Influencer 206 (CC)Brittany Hodak

1:00pm

Lunch Break TBA

2:00pm

Brand Partnerships That Sing: A Road Map to Creating Authentic Music Experiences 206 (CC)Matt Yazge • John Gasloli • Susan Hommel

2:30pm

Using Digital Firsts To Attract Big Brand $$$ 206 (CC)Jon Vanhala • Bryan Calhoun • Camille Hackney • Meryl Johnson • Jeff Swierk • David Wander

3:00pm

How to Build a Sound Streaming Strategy 205 (CC)Charles Alexander • Brad Belanger • Brian Hirsh The New Face of A&R – How To Find Hits and What Happens Next 209/210 (CC)Steve Robertson • Michael Howe • Chris Martignago • Matthew Morgan • Victoria Nugent

3:15pm

Closing Keynote: Cracker Barrel 206 (CC)Don Hoffman

4:00pm

Featured Presentation: Keynote Conversation with Spotify's Troy Carter Grand Ballroom EastNate Rau • Troy Carter

6:00pm

The Orchard's 20th Anniversary Happy Hour CC Rotunda

8:00am

Networking Breakfast sponsored by UMG Nashville Convention Center Foyer Bridge Bar @ Music Biz with BuzzAngle Music Bridge Bar Sip N’ Savor sponsored by Pandora Hotel Lobby

9:00am

The Power of Music Videos: Artist Reach, Artist Discovery, & Consumer Engagement 208 (CC)Roberto Santos • Adam Smith Keynote: Booking & Breaking — The Art of Artist Development Through Touring 206 (CC)Glenn Peoples • Jeff Krones • Hunter Williams

9:40am

Getting Tickets to Your True Fans – An Actionable Discussion 206 (CC)Brian Bauer • Haley McCollister • Jon Romero • Zeeshan Zaidi

10:00am

Be Your Own Publisher 208 (CC)Joe Conyers III • Jon Bahr • Robert Clement • John Raso

10:45am

Catalog vs. New Release Album Sales Trends 205 (CC)Robert Levine • Dave Bakula • Terry Currier • Doyle Davis • Glenn Dicker • Mike Gillespie • Stephen Judge • John Kunz • Jim Lidestri

11:00am

Are Consumers Keeping Up With Today’s Music Discovery Landscape? 206 (CC)Russ Crupnick • T. Jay Fowler • John Shomby • Jonathan Shuford • Tatiana Oliveira Simonian

2:30pm

Featured Presentation: NSAI Songwriters in the Round Music City BallroomRhett Akins • Bart Herbison • Rivers Rutherford

3:45pm

Indie Music Forum Keynote: Richard Burgess, A2IM 206 (CC)Bruce Houghton • Richard Burgess

4:20pm

Authentic Artist Branding Bootcamp 206 (CC)Kevin • Chris Robley

6:00pm

Cocktails & Conversation Bridge Bar