Common Ground Webinar Series
Common Ground Webinar Series
Our Common Ground Webinar Series offers you exclusive looks at new tech & services advancing our industry, data from our trusted research partners, and a seat at roundtable discussions on timely issues — all for FREE!
Active Music Biz members can present webinars in our series for free — contact Henryk Bik to learn how to get involved & ask any questions!
Managing with Intent: How to Curate a Culture
That is Both Purpose Driven and High Performing
Thurs., January 22nd | 2 — 3 pm ET
Whether you are the founder of a startup or an executive leading multiple teams, how you manage your direct employees influences their motivation and productivity. Naturally, you want to build mutual trust and respect, but how do you go about that? How do you keep your employees engaged? In this session you will hear from two music executives and how their approaches to management continue to elevate their teams and organizations.
Track Your Catalog Against High-Value Channels
For More Claiming & Mechanical Royalty Revenues
Thurs., February 5th | 2 — 3 pm ET
Casting a wide net ensures you find every use of your catalog online, but is every use truly worth finding? A small amount of content drives the majority of views and therefore ad revenue. Rightsholders are also missing millions from unclaimed black box royalties and need solutions to search within these vast pools of data. Instead of tracking their catalog against everything, rightsholders should be tracking their catalog directly against high-value databases and channels, like top social media accounts and black boxes.This webinar will cover what accounts have the highest value for rightsholders and how to monitor them effectively.
Artist First: Building the Future of Music Together
Thurs., February 19th | 2 — 3 pm ET
In this session, Bootleg founder Rod Yancy and Cloverdale Records’ co-founder & CEO Kyle McEvoy dive into the rise of artist-led business models. Cloverdale, created by rising star artist Evan Honer, unites label services, publishing admin, recording studio access, and hands-on management under one roof to empower artists. Rod will break down how Bootleg helps artists like Evan capture and own their live performances, build recurring revenue from touring, and deepen their connection with superfans. Together, they’ll outline a new blueprint for career ownership in the modern music landscape.
How AI is Changing the Music Industry
Thurs., March 5th | 2 — 3 pm ET
The music industry is no stranger to the promise or challenge of new technology. This conversation will examine major AI issues impacting the music business and those who create it. From educating policymakers, courtroom battles, consensus building and free-market licensing, learn the vital issues creatives and rightsholders need to know. These tactics explore protecting IP, responsible innovation and where legislation is necessary, plus watch a real-world demo.
Roster Operations: Defining Work Intelligence in 2026
Thurs., March 26th | 2 — 3 pm ET
You’ve had people tell you to work smarter, not harder. But what does it mean to work intelligently? In today’s music ecosystem the tools exist to give business operators not only time-saving efficiencies, but the capability to make decisions armed with intelligence that isn’t possible with manual workflows. In the next two years, advances in AI and machine learning, and the integration of leading music software platforms across a variety of services will make manual data entry a thing of the past. The key to unlocking the true promise of these tools is ensuring your operation is integrated into the correct tech stack.
Moments That Matter: How Real-Time Fan Engagement Shapes Modern Brand Deals
Thurs., April 9th | 2 — 3 pm ET
This webinar explores how split-second fan interactions—at shows, online, or during releases—are becoming powerful signals for brands deciding where to invest. We’ll look at how tech now captures these micro-moments and turns them into compelling brand storytelling and sponsorship opportunities. Attendees will learn how artists and managers can leverage fan energy in real time to attract stronger, more relevant partnerships.
Transparency for the Modern Catalog: From Chaos to Clarity in Rights & Royalties
Thurs., April 23rd | 2 — 3 pm ET
Today’s music catalogs demand transparency, accuracy, and real-time clarity — this session shows how RyteBox delivers the tools that empower informed decisions, confident reporting, and sustainable catalog growth:
The Publishing Hustle: Strategy, Admin & Co-Writing
Thurs., April 30th | 2 — 3 pm ET
Join Songtrust – a Downtown company – in a roundtable discussion with Nashville-based songwriters Becca Rae and Vinnie Paolizzi to unpack how to stay proactive in finding co-writes that move the needle and why publishing admin matters at every stage of your career.
Music Biz members have unlimited access to our entire back catalog of webinars; non-members can access webinar recordings for 90 days after the session takes place. Non-members may request access to older webinars, and will be contacted with more information about the Association.