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!
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.