A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

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Music Biz 2013: Open DDEX Meeting

Attendance is FREE of charge and you DO NOT have to be a NARM Music Biz delegate

Wednesday, 8th May 2013: 14:00 – 17:30 – Directors I and II Rooms

Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel – 2025 Avenue of the Stars - Los Angeles, CA 90067

Digital Data Exchange, LLC (“DDEX”), in conjunction with NARM and digitalmusic.org, is pleased to announce that it is holding an Open Meeting in the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles as part of the Music Biz 2013 conference programme. As well as providing a general overview of DDEX and its standards, the meeting will focus on the subject of “Royalty and usage reporting to music publishers in the US market”. As such this meeting is a must for music publishers and digital retailers.

DDEX (www.ddex.net) is a consortium of leading media companies, music licensing organizations, digital service providers and technical intermediaries, focused on the creation of digital supply chain standards. DDEX has standardized the format in which information is represented in XML messages and the method by which the messages are exchanged between business partners to support the automated exchange of information along the digital supply chain. These standards are developed and made available for industry-wide implementation. DDEX standards help rightsholders, retailers and technical intermediaries to more effectively communicate information along the digital supply chain. This leads to efficient business transactions, reduced costs and increased revenues for all sectors involved.

The agenda will include:

• A general introduction to DDEX
• A requirements gathering session
• Agreeing next steps

A full agenda is available from www.digitalmusic.org or www.ddex.net.

Attendance is FREE of charge and you DO NOT have to be a delegate @ MusicBiz 2013 to attend

Register by emailing info@ddex.net

Posted in Events, News by A2IM

Monday, May 6, through Thursday, May 9
Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

Music Biz 2013, presented by NARM and digitalmusic.org, offers attendees the chance to participate in face-to-face meetings and brainstorming sessions that will generate the ideas that will make a difference for everyone’s bottom lines in the future. The purpose of Music Biz 2013 is to bring labels and distribution together with the commerce community, artists and managers to confront the critical issues that drive the business forward. If you are committed to innovation and entrepreneurial excellence, make sure your brain power is around the table.

A2IM is having a LA Chapter Reception on Monday Night at Pink Taco next to the hotel. This is a members only event. RSVP Required. RSVP to sheryl@a2im.org. We thank our sponsors MusicMetric and finetunes.

A2IM Label Member Registration Discount Info:

Of course, the Music Biz 2013 schedule is also loaded with:

• 4 days of educational and informational programming;
• 3 networking events complete with food and beverage;
• Artist appearances, acoustic performances, award presentations;
• And much more!

Take a look at just a few of the program highlights:

• Prescheduled One-One-One Meetings with buyers and senior executives from digital and physical retail and distribution partners.
• Independent Label Meet-Up – Diverse Revenue Streams: Organized by A2IM, these panels will aim to provide real-world examples of how to increase revenues from streaming services and grow your business outside for the United States.
• Music Biz Academy: A mix of our popular Music Business Crash Course and Music Startup Academy, this two-day program is specifically designed for labels, artists, managers, music biz students, app developers and startups as they learn to navigate the music business ecosystem.
• Breakout Sessions that focus on defining the fan versus the consumer and marketing the the constantly connected fan.

For the full Music Biz 2013 schedule, visit musicbiz2013.com.

Be a part of the over 96% of attendees who continue to tell NARM year after year that the event was worth the investment of their time and resources! Registration details are below:

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At Music Biz 2013, NARM will present Record Store Day with the 2013 Independent Spirit Award. The honor celebrates those whose innovative thinking, entrepreneurship, and success in their business dealings have helped grow and enhance the business of independent music for both retailers and content providers. If you would like to personally congratulate Record Store Day on this honor, consider an ad in the Music Biz 2013 Official Guide program book. Special discounts apply: $800 for a full-page and $400 for a half-page. Complete the second page of this form, to reserve your space.

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NARM will again be holding their annual convention in Los Angeles this year at the Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067. In addition to participating in NARM, A2IM will also be holding two member only events during the convention.  We encourage all A2IM members in L.A. to come as well as encourage A2IM members from outside of L.A. who have business in L.A. to try to come to L.A. during that period.

A2IM Events that require no NARM Registration:

• Monday May 7^th- A2IM L.A. Chapter/NARM Attendee Reception from 6:30-9:30 at Pink Taco at 10250 Santa Monica Blvd, LA, CA (right in the shopping center next to the above NARM hotel), your staff are welcome, please RSVP now! Big thanks to our sponsor, Spotify!!!
• Tuesday May 8^th- A2IM L.A. Label Chapter/NARM Attendees Meeting from 11AM-1PM- A2IM member meeting (limited to 1-2 representatives per label) – update on A2IM initiatives and feedback from members Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel at 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Brentwood Room please RSVP now.

NARM 2011 again has a very full agenda focused on the new music business with something for everyone. A2IM participation includes:

• Monday May 7^th from 3 to 5 and Tuesday May 8^th from 1:30-3:30 we will have the annual one-on-one meetings for labels to meet with retailers and technology companies, sign-ups will start shortly.
• Wednesday May 9th, from 8:30-10:45 the NARM breakfast will include the presentation of the Independent Spirit Award to A2IM founding member and Epitaph founder Brett Gurewitz and Topspin Media’s Ian Rogers will bring his ‘This Week in Music’ web series live to the Music Biz 2012 stage. If you wish to take an ad honoring Brett discounts are available.
• Wednesday, May 9^th from 2:00-3:30 A2IM will host label meet-up panels on the independent label business and the current government regulation controversy over control over the Internet. Member panelists will Beggars Group, Dangerbird Records, eMusic, Hopeless Records, Kill Rock Stars, Nettwerk Records, Side One Dummy and Topspin. More on the panel agenda.

Registration information is HERE, and please call Jim or Rich for more information and we hope to see you soon.

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A2IM Discount:  Music Biz 2012 presented by NARM & Digital.org (Los Angeles, May 7-10)

Monday, May 7, through Thursday, May 10

Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

Music Biz 2012, presented by NARM and digitalmusic.org, is the only event to offer you a chance to participate in the face-to-face meetings and brainstorming sessions that will generate the ideas that will make a difference for everyone’s bottom lines in the future. It’s the one time of the year where labels and distribution, along with the commerce community, artists and managers come out in full force under one roof to confront the critical issues that drive the business forward. If you are committed to innovation and entrepreneurial excellence, make sure your brain power is around the table.

Of course, the Music Biz 2012 program schedule is also loaded with lots of educational and informational programming, networking events, parties, artist appearances, and much more to make your experience worthwhile. In fact, 96% of last year’s attendees said the event was worth the investment of their time and resources!

Be sure to check the Music Biz 2012 schedule regularly as your A2IM staff will be designing sessions that will be added to the schedule in the coming weeks, including Executive One on One Meetings with buyers and senior executives from digital and physical retail and distribution partners.

Visit www.musicbiz2012.com for a complete schedule.

To start planning for Music Biz 2012, here’s what you need to know:

Full Registration for A2IM Label Members With Sales Less Than $1 Million: $299

A savings of over $100 off regular NARM rates. (This offer applies only to those A2IM label members who have never been a member of NARM or who have never attended the NARM Convention.)

Full Registration for A2IM Label Members With Sales Over $1 Million: $679

A savings of over $150 off regular NARM rates. (This offer applies only to those A2IM label members who have never been a member of NARM or who have never attended the NARM Convention.)

Special Discounted Room Rate At The Los Angeles Hyatt Regency Century Plaza: $199 single/double

To register, use the form found at

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At Music Biz 2012, NARM and digitalmusic.org will honor Brett Gurewitz, Epitaph Records founder and Bad Religion guitarist/songwriter, with the Independent Spirit Award for his creative entrepreneurial contributions to the music industry.

The confab’s “Official Guide” programming book is a great way to congratulate award recipients and let them know just how much impact they have had on the industry and particularly what they mean to your business. Over the years, these congratulatory ads have provided award recipients with a great keepsake book to cherish for years to come.

NARM is extending a 50% discount offer to A2IM members to congratulate him on this prestigious award. For advertising rates, deadlines and art specifications, click here.