The physical retail scene continues to transform, with the Independent music retail coalitions leading the way via their Record Store Day event and Black Friday event, and the explosion in vinyl sales (mostly Indie!). There is an interesting article in the current edition of the Village Voice by former Shore Fire publicist colleague Chris Chafin that is focused on Urban Outfitters lifestyle marketing sales of physical music. Chris’ discussion of these initiatives includes interviews with three A2IM member companies (SynchTank, Sub Pop Records & Redeye Distribution) on that market segment which we thought you would find interesting. Yesterday the NY Times had an article on the vinyl resurgence and had numbers for Vampire Weekend and The National and had a quote by founding A2IM board member Glenn Morrow of Bar None.
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SynchTank provides software to catalog owners/managers to help maximize revenue, improve catalog management and efficiently organize licensing and synchronization processes. SynchTank already has over 50 clients across 4 continents, ranging from publishers and labels to distributors, composers, managers, digital agencies, production companies, and more. SynchTank firmly believes in a no commission model. Our software is operated by you, under your own web domain. Like all software it is better to see it rather than to read about it – so reach out to us at enquiries@synchtank.net to arrange a demo in NYC or LA or at Midem or SXSW.
2012
A2IM’s Nashville chapter hosted its first Licensing Day event on Tuesday, September 11th featuring two panels (one on film & tv and the other on advertising and brands) and a happy hour mixer allowing music supervisors and licensing execs to mingle with senior executives from A2IM label members as diverse as Curb Records, Dead Oceans/Jagjaguwar/Secretly Canadian, sensibility music and Yep Roc. Attendees & panelists list can be found HERE.
The event was organized by A2IM Nashville chapter chair Al McCree (Comedy String Entertainment) and A2IM Licensing & Publishing Committee member Randall Foster (Naxos Records).
Advertising/Branding Panel (left to right): Wayne Milligan (Director of Administration at Big Machine), Aaron Mercer, Kathy Olen (President, Atticus Brand Partners), Larry Stessel (The Revolver Marketing Group), Jim Scherer (Whizbang)
TV/Film Licensing Panel (left to right): David Hirshland (BMG Chrysalis), Melissa Lynn Love (Songfinder), Gill Holland (Owner of sonaBLAST! /producer on over 70 films), Carter Little (music supervisor), Stacy Widelitz
The event’s co-hosting sponsors were SynchTank and Naxos.
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A2IM’s Nashville chapter will host our next Licensing Day event at 3rd and Lindsley (816 3rd Avenue South, Nashville | map) on featuring two panels & a happy hour mixer.
DETAILS
TV, Film Licensing Panel (3:00PM – 4:00PM)
Moderator: Stacy Widelitz - http://stacywidelitz.com/
- Melissa Lynn Love, Songfinder - http://www.musicsongfinder.com/
- David Hirshland, BMG Chrysalis
- Gill Holland, Owner of sonaBLAST! /producer of over 70 films & documentaries
Licensing for Advertising/Branding Panel (4:00PM – 5:00PM)
Moderator: Jim Scherer, Whizbang - http://www.whizbang-inc.com
- Aaron Mercer, Sony ATV
- Larry Stessel, The Revolver Marketing Group - http://www.revolvermarketinggroup.com
- Wayne Milligan, Director of Administration, Big Machine Label Group
- Sarah Gavigan, Supervisor
- Kathy Olen, President, Atticus Brand Partners – www.atticusbrandpartners.com
Happy Hour Mixer | Open Bar (5:00PM – 6:30PM)
This event will only be open to members of A2IM.
RSVP Required – please RSVP to Jim Mahoney
A2IM Nashville Licensing Day is being co-hosted/sponsored by A2IM members, Naxos of America and SynchTank.
We hope to see you there!
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A2IM’s Licensing & Publishing Committee and AIMP will present the next Licensing Day on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 4PM – 8PM at the Jolly Hotel (22 E. 38th Street @ Madison Ave, NYC, map). Three panels will run from 4PM – 7PM and then all attendees are invited to the Whaler Bar within the Jolly Hotel for Happy Hour Specials from 7PM – 8PM.
You can view the list of A2IM members and event panelists who have RSVP’d HERE.
PANELS:
#1: Merchandising (presented by AIMP) – Merchandisers discuss the process for clearing and incorporating copyrights in products for sale. Moderated by Mary Beth Roberts of High Standards Unlimited. Panelists include Elizabeth Dambriunas, Esq., Keith D’Arcy of Universal Music Publishing, Lauren Whitehead of Jakks Pacific, and Keith Zurcher of Viacom Media/Nickelodeon. Bios can be viewed HERE.
#2: TV/Film – Music supervisors discuss their process, timelines, budgets and other licensing options needed to maximize impact for music licensed. Moderated by Danielle Boone of ABKCO Music & Records. Panelists include Jim Black (Clearsongs), Michael Hill (Bored to Death, Nurse Jackie), Joe Rudge (Blue Valentine), & Jennifer Towle (Focus Features). Bios can be viewed HERE.
#3: Brands & Bands – Agency and brand staff compare perspectives on finding the music and artist that best fits their objectives and how budgets can be best allocated to maximize impact for artist and brand. Moderated by Kavi Ohri of Music Dealers. Panelists include Mike Ladman of McCann Erickson, Ricki Askin of Vice/VBS/Virtue, and Lauren King of Mother. Bios can be viewed HERE.
Happy Hour Specials in Whaler Bar for our networking reception downstairs within the hotel (available until 8PM) include $3.50 for ANY beer, $6 wine, and $6 top shelf mixed drinks.
PLEASE NOTE: This event is ONLY open to members of A2IM & AIMP.
Big thanks to SynchTank and Tunesat for their support on and sponsorship of this event!
Sorry, guest list is now closed. Space is limited.
Video of The Panels and Sponsor Presentations Can Be Viewed Below
