Association News
Below, you’ll find the latest Association press releases, updates on our upcoming events, introductions to our newest member companies, links to the latest content from Music Biz and our partners, and more.
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October 11, 2018 – The Music Modernization Act Becomes Law: Comment From Music Biz President James Donio
James Donio, President of the Music Business Association, issued the following statement upon the signing into law today of the Music Modernization Act. “The Music Business Association applauds and congratulates its members and valued partners across the industry on their extraordinary and unprecedented efforts to bring the groundbreaking Music Modernization Act to fruition. What an amazing achievement for creators and their commercial partners to have come together in solidarity, and joined with Congress, to make long overdue copyright reform a reality.... Read More
October 4, 2018 – [MEMBER DISCOUNT] Hit Songs Deconstructed
Hit Songs Deconstructed is a cutting-edge resource that provides unparalleled insight into the craft and trends behind today’s hit songs. The platform includes a robust searchable database that houses compositional analytics for the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10, in-depth song reports and videos that take a deep dive into the songwriting and production techniques behind some of today’s biggest hits, and quarterly trend reports that deliver a snapshot of Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 compositional and industry trends.... Read More
October 3, 2018 – Music Biz Taps The Press House as PR Firm for 2019 Annual Conference, Music Biz Awards & Hall of Fame, and Overall Brand PR
Music Biz is happy to announce that our PR and media relations efforts will be headed by The Press House, a full service PR and branding firm with offices in New York, Nashville, and Los Angeles. ”As our flagship conference in Nashville continues to grow year after year, we could think of no better partner than The Press House to help Music Biz 2019, and the Association as a whole, reach new heights,” commented Music Biz President James Donio.... Read More
October 1, 2018 – Music Biz Member Songtrust Expands to Atlanta, LA, and Nashville With New Hires
Music Biz member Songtrust, a global music royalty collection service and publishing administration company, has just hired its first full-time representatives in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Nashville. The new hires add to Songtrust’s 79-strong team across its New York headquarters and offices in London and Amsterdam. “The explosive growth in the music industry driven by Atlanta’s Hip-Hop, Rap and R&B communities helps support Songtrust’s expansion there,” said Songtrust Co-Founder and GM Joe Conyers III. In Los Angeles,... Read More
September 27, 2018 – Music Biz Law Conference Unites Tech CEOs, Creators, & Lawyers to Discuss Hot Topics
Now in its eighth year, the Music Biz Entertainment & Technology Law Conference offered poignant discussions on the most pressing issues facing the music business today. The event, which sold to capacity, was hosted at the office of Greenberg Traurig in New York City, with support from BMI and Fox Rothschild LLP. This year’s conference offered attendees spirited conversations among the brightest minds in the technology and entertainment law sectors about rapid advances in blockchain technology,... Read More
September 27, 2018 – [WEBINAR] – Exactuals RAI: Perfecting Music Metadata Through Machine Learning
The music business has gone digital: it’s an indisputable fact. But despite nearly two decades of growth since the launch of the first online music stores in the early 2000s, the music industry still has a massive metadata problem. The lack of one unified standard and prevalence of poor-quality metadata means that many artists, labels, publishers, and other stakeholders are not being paid fairly for the use of their works, or not being paid at all.... Read More
September 27, 2018 – [MEMBER DISCOUNT] Nielsen Music 360 U.S. Report 2018
Nielsen Music’s Music 360 U.S. Report 2018 ranks among the industry’s most important sources for fan data and insights. Music Biz is partnering with Nielsen to offer members 40% off their purchase of the report. As time spent listening to music continues to rise, it is important for brand decision makers to know how fans are consuming their favorite songs to make smarter, more effective investments in music. This report will help you stay on top of the trends driving the business forward,... Read More
September 20, 2018 – Inspiring Industry Woman Amy Dietz Profiled By Music Business Worldwide
Amy Dietz, EVP & GM of INgrooves Music Group and a member of the Music Biz Board of Directors since 2015, was recently profiled by Music Business Worldwide as part of their ‘Inspiring Women’ series. The article showcases Dietz’s journey from discovering her love of music while growing up in Minneapolis to her successes with INgrooves, and ends with a Q&A about her professional development. Dietz’s time working at a record store led her to co-found record label Red Decibel,... Read More
September 19, 2018 – New Member Profile: VRL Muzic
Join us in welcoming VRL Muzic to the Music Biz community! Founded in 1998, VRL Muzic serves as a new era record label, focused on delivering quality content that respects the intended vision of its artists. The label will premiere a new style of music called Acid Latin on artist Rhythm Tribe’s album Generations later in 2018. As a Music Biz member, VRL Muzic seeks to build and strong relationships with other music business professionals. The label looks to benefit from Music Biz’s distribution of industry insights and discussions on industry procedures and best practices,... Read More
September 18, 2018 – 3 Reasons You Must Attend The Entertainment & Technology Law Conference
In just one week, Music Biz will make its triumphant return to New York City with the latest installment of its Entertainment & Technology Law Conference! Here are 3 reasons you MUST ATTEND this year’s event: #1 — Full-Day Cutting-Edge Program with Expert Insights from Advocates & Influencers No matter your role in the music business, it is crucial to keep up with legal topics that have powerful ramifications for artists, songwriters, labels, publishers, and the industry at large.... Read More
