A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

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As a lead-up to Billboard Music & Advertising Conference in Chicago, the Licensing and Publishing Committee of the American Association of Independent Music (”A2IM”) are having an evening Licensing Day event for its members at the offices of The Recording Academy Chicago Chapter (303 W. Erie St., Suite 210, Chicago, map) on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 from 6-9PM.

Beginning right after the work day, Licensing Day in Chicago will feature a panel discussion on the rise of new media in the advertising world, how budgets have changed, and how independent music plays into this equation. Featured on the panel are music supervisors from DraftFCB, Beta Petrol, and DDB. Immediately following, we’ll have a beer & wine reception to further discuss topics from the panel. Special thanks go to all who have volunteered their time for this event, and especially to The Recording Academy for hosting this event and Magic Hat Brewing Company for donating the frothy beverages!

You can access A2IM’s discounted rate to the Billboard Music & Advertising Conference here.

Please RSVP to jen@a2im.org.

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A2IM’s first ever LA-based Licensing Day will take place on Tuesday, October 26 from 4-7PM at

Panel One: Music supervisors discuss how they work with directors and producers. How songs are chosen for television programs including researching pre-existing recordings, choosing score composers/artists, and final execution (working on the dub stage). Confirmed panelists include PJ Bloom (Neophonic), Gary Calamar (GO Music Services), Kevin Edelman (Metalman), Nora Felder (Picture Tunes) & Robin Urdang (Reel Music). This panel will be moderated by Lucille Hunt of Mack Avenue Records.

Panel Two: Licensing representatives discuss how they work side by side with music supervisors and studios to deliver music licensed to specific terms and criteria. What flies and what does not…current licensing trends. Confirmed panelists include Jay Fialkov (WGBH) and Matt Lilley (MCL Music). This panel will be moderated by Nate Nelson of Stones Throw Records.

Panel Three: Promotional creatives discuss how they create the best sell for their television programs using music in advertising campaigns on television, internet and in theaters. Confirmed panelists include Steve Celi (Fox), Janine Kerr (NBC Universal) and Trygge Toven (Trygge Entertainment). This panel will be moderated by Alisa Coleman of ABKCO Music & Records.

Big thanks to Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp LLP for hosting this special event!

You can access A2IM’s discounted rate to the Billboard Film & TV Music Conference here.

Space is limited. RSVP HERE.

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SPECIAL RATE FOR A2IM MEMBERS

Registrations Issues? Contact Lisa Kastner at 646-654-4643 or LKastner@billboard.com

Join Billboard and today’s top promoters, agents, managers, venue operators, sponsors, digital music executives, ticketers, merchandising companies and production professionals at the Billboard Touring Conference to:

• Hear how the shifting live entertainment landscape impacts club shows, megatours and everything in between

• Network with key executives in an intimate environment

• Gain ideas from compelling keynote interviews, case studies and panel discussions

• Connect with the best in the business at the Billboard Touring Awards – Honoring the industry’s top artists, venues and professionals of the year

Hear what is working in the live business—and what is not. Access information and ideas that will maximize your business in live entertainment!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with the best in the touring business!

Register with A2IM’s promo code & Save at: www.BillboardTouringConference.com

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SPECIAL RATE FOR A2IM MEMBERS

Registrations Issues? Contact Lisa Kastner at 646-654-4643 or LKastner@billboard.com

REEL MUSIC. REAL OPPORTUNITIES!

Now in its 9th year, this conference offers attendees the unique opportunity to learn from, network and expose their music directly to the best music supervisors, composers, directors, music editors, songwriters and producers in the business.

Top reasons to attend:

- Learn how to get your songs into films, TV, commercials, sports programming, trailers, video games & more

- Get the basics on how to make money from placements in film and tv

- Have one-on-one time with industry experts during “speed networking”

- Hear from the musicians and executives from this year’s Oscar-worthy films and highest-rated TV shows

- Discover how the film/TV music business is developing overseas

Register with A2IM’s promo code & Save at www.filmandtvmusicconference.com

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Register today for Billboard’s Mobile Entertainment Live at CTIA

The Music App Summit taking place October 5, 2010 – San Francisco

Music is behind some of the most popular apps downloaded on today’s smartphones. But which are the best of the best? What new music apps are setting the stage for tomorrow’s successes? What technologies and companies are emerging today that will further revolutionize the market? Mobile Entertainment Live: The Music App Summit is the place to discover all this and MORE.

FEATURING THE FIRST-EVER…Billboard Music App Awards

The only awards solely focused on mobile music applications!

Categories include:

Best Artist-Based App * Best Music Service App * Best Music Engagement App * Best Music Creation App * Best Branded App

Visit the website, click here.

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Billboard Magazine’s Independent Music Editor, Cortney Harding, attended the WIN/A2IM Indie Label Think Tank during Indie Week in NYC and authored this item about the event and some of the findings of our participants. Cortney agreed to keep the anonymity of any participant offering ideas/opinions because it is important that our Think Tank participants are free to speak their minds so that our members can formulate the best answers to the challenges that face the independent music label community. The article ran in the July 3rd issue of the magazine.