Music Biz 2017: Stream the Studio – The Next Wave in Sub...

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.

Stream the Studio – The Next Wave in Subscription Music

This panel will take a closer look at the key factors that are shaping the development and deployment of a new tier of studio-quality music services that support both Hi-Res Audio and advanced user features. Don't miss this dynamic session — sponsored by the DEG — that includes leading executives from the music and technology industries.

Moderators

Marc Finer

Founder & Managing Director/Sr. Director, Communication Research Inc./The Digital Entertainment Group (DEG)

Marc Finer is one of the founders of DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, a Los Angeles-based industry funded non-profit corporation that advocates and promotes the benefits associated with new entertainment platforms, including both physical and digital media. Currently, he serves... Read More →

Speakers

Richard Burgess

President & CEO, A2IM

Currently CEO for the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), Richard James Burgess Ph.D. has produced many gold, platinum, and multi-platinum albums. He authored “The Art of Record Production” in 1997 and the second, third and fourth editions now entitled “The Art... Read More →

Maureen Droney

Managing Director, Producers & Engineering Wing, The Recording Academy

Maureen Droney is The Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Wing Managing Director. As a recording engineer, she has worked on projects for Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Santana, including Santana’s GRAMMY-winning album Blues for Salvador, and has accumulated mix credits... Read More →

Brian Ringer

Exec. VP of Operations & Chief Technology Officer, Napster

Brian Ringer serves as Chief Technology Officer and Exec. Vice President of Operations, responsible for Napster’s technology strategy and roadmap, systems, platforms, technical operations and service delivery. Prior to Napster, he served as VP of Platform Systems and Music Engineering... Read More →

Ty Roberts

Chief Technology Officer, Universal Music Group

Ty Roberts oversees Universal Music Group’s (UMG) technology strategy. He directs new initiatives that leverage the company’s extensive digital assets, infrastructure and data resources to develop new creative and commercial opportunities for the company’s artists and labels... Read More →

Howie Singer

Sr. VP and Chief Strategic Technologist, Warner Music Group

Howie Singer is Sr. VP and Chief Strategic Technologist at the Warner Music Group (WMG). As a leading expert on the implications of technology for the music industry, he is responsible for analyzing new models and services that could enhance or threaten WMG’s businesses. In 1996... Read More →

Darren Stupak

EVP/GM Sales Global Digital Bus., Sony Music Entertainment

Darren Stupak is Exec. VP/GM of Sales at Sony Music Entertainment. In this role, Stupak leads Sony Music’s commerce strategy across all digital service provider, retail and distribution partners. He is responsible for maximizing sales and visibility for Sony Music’s frontline... Read More →

Wednesday May 17, 2017 11:00am - 11:50am
Music City Ballroom

Music Biz 2017