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🏈 Sports Video on Demand (SVOD) platforms are surging towards a projected $137.7 billion market by 2027, giving music rightsholders a major market opportunity to tap into.
Today, our panelists from ClicknClear, FloSports and Concord are looking through the lens of a VOD channel & music rightholder perspective with Andrew Stess to reveal the next wave of music licensing!
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The next chapter of the music industry will be built on fandom – but first, artists, platforms and partners must learn how to harness its power to redefine how music is valued, consumed and monetized. Our panelists are here today at #MusicBiz2026 to highlight successful models, explore scalable solutions, and reimagine this future! ✨
🔑 The key for DSPs and platforms to unlock new value lies within one of the industry’s fastest growing, yet overlooked, audiences: listeners under the age of 18.
To close out our Kids’ Bops track, in a session moderated by Angela Abbott (TouchTunes), Kerri Fox-Metoyer (Gabb Music), Mario Forsyth (Tuned Global), Helena Ngo (Nex Playground) and Valeria Olguin (SuperAwesome) are giving pointers on exactly how to engage this untapped market.
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The cost of digital marketing is rising while social reach declines – giving all the more reason for artists to own & unify their fan data so that they can build relationships with the fans who matter most. 📊
This topic brings Rob Abelow (Openstage), Vanessa Buendia (Musixmatch) and Marisol Segal (Stationhead) together in conversation with Ty Roberts (FanTracks Digital) to break down the “Fan Data Stack”
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Will Speer of Magic Star, Marie Navarro of Hasbro, Kerri Fox-Metoyer of Gabb Music and Audrey Birner of Beano Studios are here at #MusicBiz2026 to talk about the most dedicated music fans – kids. From preschoolers to tweens, there are advantages in investing in this group of young fans and applying these strategies to the broader genres, which is what they’re diving into today! 💰👧
Leaders from the Country Music Association, Sixthman, and Tradable Bits have gathered at #MusicBiz2026, in a session moderated by Shaun Verreault of Wide Mouth Mason, to expand on how music brands use data to identify and best serve high-value fans while generating strong revenue 📈
Adrian Burke of GROUP SPEED and Vasja Veber of Viberate are dissecting the ways successful artists are influencing algorithms with Chaz Jenkins of Chartmetric, giving a clear, practical look at where streaming strategy is heading and how smaller teams can compete 🎯
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Experiences that both immerse passionate music fans and provide artists new revenue streams benefit everyone! That’s why Rod Yancy (Bootleg) is speaking with VaynerX’s Mike Boyd Jr., Generation Now’s Royce Monroe and Warner Music Group’s Rachel Scarpati here at #MusicBiz2026 to discuss the enhanced fan engagement tools & platforms that make this win-win situation possible 🤝
⚠️ PUBLISHING FRAUD: Our “Trust & Safety” program leaves no stone unturned, with this conversation between Music Fights Fraud Alliance’s Michael Lewan, Vobile’s Amadea Choplin, The MLC’s Andrew Mitchell and Songtrust/Downtown Music Publishing’s Kyle Thiede educating our audience on the vulnerabilities unique to publishing & collection societies, where they’re providing examples of exploitation attempts, collaborative solutions, data-driven safeguards, and practical tools!
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“The Algorithm Is Dead. Now What?” panel brings together Jennifer Sullivan of KiTbetter and panelists in a conversation that looks toward the future of music discovery, from community-driven listening to new economic models that make sustainable careers possible. ⏯️
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gamma.’s Whitney Asomani, Deezer’s Adrian Binns and FUGA’s Victoria Tsigonis are opening our Fan Engagement Forum with Lynn Scott of Vydia in “Beyond the Algorithm,” a panel on creating the real-life experiences fans are craving while also evaluating whether evolving tech will continue to create distance, or if it can be used as a tool for connection 🌐
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Blanco Brown has set an example on how artists can confront AI imitations – by enacting creative solutions rather than falling into panic mode. ✅
How did he go about this, and what does this mean for the broader industry? Listen to this #MusicBiz2026 snippet for some insight as he speaks with Dmitri Vietze of Rock Paper Scissors!
Labels, publishers and rights administrators – you can take control of the UGC content fans are creating!
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Mark Copeland (Concord), Lina Yanson (Secretly Distribution), Eric Elizalde Knapp (YouTube) and Blurb’s Dick Huey are at #MusicBiz2026 sharing practical strategies on how right now!
Marketing automation used to be a major-label luxury – but not anymore.
With AI & automation tools, any artist can launch their own campaign with a single click – and that’s what Symphonic Distribution’s Laura Catana, Nettwerk Music Group’s Nikki Fair and SongTools’ Danny Garcia are here to explore with Nicole Poulos (Sideways Inc.) today 🚀
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In this fireside chat, Brandon Neale (Deloitte Consulting) leads a conversation with Lainie Fertick (iHeartMedia Insights) & Wenny Katzenstein (Deloitte Consulting) outlining a forward-looking playbook for our audience on designing transparent, ethical and creator-centric AI-driven experiences as the relationship between audiences, creators & platforms continues to be redefined 🔄
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Publishing, law, tech, and creator marketing experts are diving into the rapidly evolving social-media music licensing ecosystem, and the pitfalls that come with it 📱🕳️
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In a panel moderated by Cosynd’s Rhea Ghosh, our speakers are reframing music marketing as a true extension of artistry rather than a chore, discussing how artists & teams can create content that feels authentic, fun, and aligned with their vision 🎯
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This afternoon “Trust & Safety Symposium” session from Hand Drawn Records’ Dustin Blocker touches on fraud in the physical market, including counterfeit records, unauthorized pressings, and deceptive reissues 🚫💿
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As streaming activity has shifted from editorial to algorithmic, how do we shift our marketing plans, and how do we convince artists and managers that the playlist is not the golden ring? 🤔
In “The Post-Playlist Playbook” panelists are answering that question in a conversation with Darin Soler of Exceleration Music / Redeye Worldwide!
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Even with numerous AI licensing deals currently making headlines, the underlying need for robust identification, verification and transparent compensation systems in our industry remains largely unmet. That’s why reps from Ircam Amplify, Music Reports, Vobile and HumanStandard have gathered with Andrew Stess (StessCo Consulting Group) at #MusicBiz2026 to explore the practical infrastructure the industry urgently needs. ⚙️
