Association & Member Updates
Here you’ll find the latest announcements on Music Biz events & partnerships, our most recent podcasts & thought leadership articles, and updates on the newest companies to join our Association. If you’d like to receive updates like these sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our weekly news feed email today!
September 3, 2019 – Music Biz Member Qobuz Featured In Forbes Interview, Set to Host Oct. 3 Webinar
Forbes Magazine recently posted an interview with Qobuz USA Managing Director Dan Mackta, commemorating the high-res streaming service’s stateside launch six months ago. The article covers what sets Qobuz apart from other streaming platforms, and how Mackta believes the hi-res music market will evolve in the near future. Click here to read the full Forbes… Read More
August 27, 2019 – [Keeping Tempo With Music Biz] — The Importance of International Forums: Q&A with Reeperbahn Festival Founder and General Manager Alexander Schulz
Given the always-changing nature of the music business, it is extremely important for today’s industry professionals to stay current with the latest trends and technologies influencing the ways we work. Our new “Keeping Tempo With Music Biz” content series will tap into the brain trust of expert voices from Music Biz’s member and partner communities… Read More
August 22, 2019 – [WEBINAR] — Music Metadata Matters: Strategize Your Approach to Effective Keywording for Your Music Library
Join us Thursday, September 12 at 2pm ET as we kick off the Fall 2019 Common Ground Webinar Series with a session led by Marina Garza, founder of TagTeam Analysis and creator of the TuneTagger music tagging platform. This webinar will explore techniques, methods and solutions when creating descriptive keyword systems and categorizations for your music from… Read More
August 20, 2019 – NEW MEMBER PROFILE: Nashville Label Group
Please welcome Nashville Label Group, the newest member of the Music Biz community! Nashville Label Group was founded in 2018 by Seventh Day Slumber frontman Joseph Rojas, who sought to establish a company that supported artists who shared his passion for serving Christ through music. The group has three genre labels: Rockfest Records for Rock,… Read More
August 20, 2019 – [MEMBER DISCOUNT] —Winston Baker’s Music Finance Forum, September 12 in Los Angeles
Music Biz is a proud partner of Winston Baker’s Music Finance Forum, which will be held on September 12, 2019 at the Skirball Center in Los Angeles. This special event will bring together debt and equity financiers, strategic and operational executives, and seasoned dealmakers in the music sector. Through the conference, participants will explore and gain insight into new revenue streams, merger… Read More
August 13, 2019 – Music Biz Member Single Music Launches New Marketing Tool BoostLinks
Music Biz member Single Music has announced the debut of their new marketing tool, BoostLinks, touting it as “Bundling For The Streaming Age.” The tool allows artists to create a customizable landing page that combines their physical merch with pre-adds, saves and streaming links to increase fan engagement, follows and subscribes. With every purchase, the… Read More
August 8, 2019 – Music Business Association Announces Leadership Transition With Dr. Portia Sabin To Lead Trade Group
Current President James Donio To Remain in Advisory Role The Music Business Association (Music Biz) has announced that longtime President James Donio will be succeeded in this role by Dr. Portia Sabin, who will assume day-to-day operations of the Association beginning September 3. Donio will remain in an advisory role. “We are extremely grateful to… Read More
August 7, 2019 – [Register Today] — Music Biz’s Entertainment & Technology Law Conference Returns to NYC Sept. 26!
Join Music Biz at the NY offices of Greenberg Traurig for our Fall Entertainment & Technology Law Conference, taking place Thursday, September 26! This exclusive, limited-seating forum helps attendees navigate today’s most pressing issues through top-in-class presentations delivered by industry influencers and advocates from the entertainment law community. Preliminary Sessions at this Fall’s event will… Read More
August 1, 2019 – Music Biz Announces Fall 2019 Common Ground Webinar Schedule
Music Biz is excited to announce the Fall 2019 schedule for our Common Ground Webinar Series! The only constant in today’s music business is change — that is why it is our mission to keep our members up-to-date on the latest developments across all facets of the industry. With sessions covering a cross-section of industry… Read More
August 1, 2019 – Music Biz Hall of Fame Inductee Hitsville U.S.A. to Be Featured in New Showtime Documentary
Showtime has announced a new documentary focused on the legendary Hitsville U.S.A., the birthplace of Motown Records in Detroit, which premieres Saturday, August 24th. Hitsville: The Making of Motown is the first documentary to include participation from legendary Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, and will dive into the label’s impact on popular music from its… Read More
