Daily News & Analysis Feeds - 2019
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Association events and partnerships, the latest from within our member community, and expert reporting from around the global music business. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our daily news feed email today!
April 16, 2019 – MUSIC BIZ 2019 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT — Derrick Aroh, RCA Records
Music Biz is excited to welcome Derrick Aroh, VP of A&R for RCA Records, to the Music Biz 2019 Program! He will be speaking on the panel “#NEXTGEN_NOW 2.0: Young Voices, High Industry Impact,” set for Monday, May 6 at 11:30 am. Check out the Speaker Spotlight profile below to learn more about Derrick before… Read More
April 15, 2019 – [LEADERSHIP WEBINAR SERIES] Session 4 — Emotional Intelligence: Your Ultimate Leadership Differentiator
People look for “Emotional Intelligence” in their leaders, but how can you actually embrace and model it? Join us for the final session in our Leadership Webinar Series on Monday, May 6 from 2-3 PM CT (3-4 PM ET) as Executive Leadership Coaches Adam Mirabella and Ilana Zivkovich explain why this leadership quality has a… Read More
April 15, 2019 – More Millennials Buy Online, But In-Store Still Plays Role in Path to Purchase
Millennials have long been omnichannel shoppers, but their preference for digital channels is growing alongside the rise of D2C brands and mcommerce. When US millennials were asked about their shopping preferences, the largest share — 39 percent — said they liked to browse and buy online. That was up from 30 percent in 2017, with… Read More
April 12, 2019 – “Old Town Road” Proves TikTok Can Launch a Hit Song
Montero “Lil Nas X” Hill’s parents were concerned when their son dropped out of college eight months ago to pursue a career in rap; as the country trap star told Time Magazine, his parents succinctly pointed out there are millions of rappers already crowding the scene. Hill didn’t listen. He had to compete with up-and-coming rappers… Read More
April 11, 2019 – Music Biz 2019 Main Stage Performances To Feature Country Star Luke Combs
CMA Breakfast will showcase rising stars Kassi Ashton, Danielle Bradbery and Cassadee Pope The Music Business Association (Music Biz) is thrilled to announce CMA and ACM Award-winning Country Music artist Luke Combs as the featured performer for its 2019 Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, May 7. Also taking the stage will be… Read More
April 10, 2019 – MUSIC BIZ 2019 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT — Jennifer “T Bird” Gabriel
Music Biz is excited to welcome Jennifer “T Bird” Gabriel, Founder of the Zamily (the fan club for Zac Brown Band), to the Music Biz 2019 Program! She will be speaking on the panel “Finding Your Fanbase: Starting, Managing and Growing a Fan Club in the Digital Age,” set for Monday, May 6 at 4… Read More
April 8, 2019 – MUSIC BIZ 2019 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT — Jocelynn Pryor, AMPED Distribution
Music Biz is excited to welcome Jocelynn Pryor, Director of Marketing for AMPED Distribution, to the Music Biz 2019 Program! She will be speaking on the panel “Creating a Go-To-Market Strategy that Leaves NO Money on the Table,” set for Wednesday, May 8 at 2 pm. Check out the Speaker Spotlight profile below to learn… Read More
April 8, 2019 – First Deadline for 2019 Clio Music Awards: Friday, April 19, 2019!
The first deadline for the 2019 Clio Music Awards is in TWO WEEKS! Entry fees increase per deadline, so be sure to apply to be considered by Friday, April 19 to save some money! The awards highlight the top creative work globally in Branded Entertainment & Content, Design, Digital/Mobile, Experiential/Events, Film/Video, Innovation, Integrated Campaigns,… Read More
April 5, 2019 – A Music Nerd’s Last Stand: You’ll Pry My CDs Out of My Cold Dead Hands
In this chaotic world we live in, I seek order in the form of a tremendously large CD collection. It’s 2019. Approximately 51 million people in the US pay for music streaming services every month. Last year, vinyl sales hit 10 million in the US. Those numbers are up 12 percent from 2017. Yet here I am, vowing… Read More
April 4, 2019 – MUSIC BIZ 2019 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT — Rochelle Holguin, Viacom
Music Biz is excited to welcome Rochelle Holguin, VP of Creative Music Strategy of Viacom, to the Music Biz 2019 Program! She will be speaking on the panel “Holding Space for Diverse Voices: Why It Matters to You & Your Bottom Line,” set for Monday, May 6 at 11 am. Check out the Speaker Spotlight… Read More
