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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August 1, 2017 – New Member Profile Feature: Vistex
Vistex is the world’s largest provider of software solutions in the music industry. Our leading software solutions are designed with the user in mind and provide companies with the ability to effectively manage, automate and simplify the most complicated processes. Vistex supports your entire workflow; from contract negotiations all the way through to administering complex royalty obligations and easy to use, web-based client statements. Vistex ensures that monies due or owed are properly calculated and administered. ... Read More
July 27, 2017 – Music Biz Congratulates Billboard’s Country Power Players; CMA’s Sarah Trahern Named ‘Exec of the Year’
Congratulations to our friend and close affiliate partner Sarah Trahern of the Country Music Association (CMA) for being named Billboard’s ‘Executive of the Year’ on their Country Power Players list. We would like to send a special shout-out to all of our members, friends, affiliates, and Music Biz convention speakers who made the list as well. Click here to check it out!... Read More
July 27, 2017 – Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) To Speak on Current Music Policies at Entertainment & Technology Law Conference on September 19
Music Biz is excited to welcome Congressman Jerrold Nadler of the 10th District of New York to its Entertainment & Technology Law Conference — an exclusive, limited-attendance event set to to merge entertainment law issues with insight on new technology and media concerns that are at the forefront of the industry. Nadler, the second-most senior member on the House Judiciary Committee and the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, ... Read More
July 26, 2017 – New Playlist Data Available; 2016 Report Catalog Ready For Download
Music Biz is pleased to share some exciting developments in our partnership with AudienceNet/LOOP! Music Biz Consumer Insights — our online, interactive, graphic-based research summary portal — has been refreshed with data that takes an in-depth look at playlists. The portal will be refreshed twice a month with data about today’s music consumer. Login now to take a look at this new playlist data! Consumer Insights Report Catalog Available for FREE Download Additionally,... Read More
July 19, 2017 – Exclusive Music Tourism Convention Discount for Music Biz Members
The first ever US Music Tourism Convention will be held September 21-22 in Franklin TN, 17 miles south of Nashville. All aspects of music tourism will be explored and discussed by the world’s leading destination marketers, festival organizers and music attraction executives. Speakers range from the VP of Goldenvoice Concerts, the Head of Marketing UK at Lastminute.com, to the Executive Director of the Tina Turner Museum. Take a look at the full speaker list here and head to our discounts page here to claim a 10% discount on registration,... Read More
July 19, 2017 – Music Biz Congratulates Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers
Congratulations to all our members, friends, affiliates, and partners who are featured on Billboard’s Top Music Lawyers 2017 list — some of whom have participated in our acclaimed Entertainment & Technology Law Conference! In case you missed our announcement yesterday, the event will return to New York City on September 19 at Greenberg Traurig! Check out the details at bit.ly/musicbizCLE.... Read More
July 17, 2017 – Entertainment & Technology Law Conference To Return to New York City on September 19
The Music Biz Entertainment & Technology Law Conference Series will make its return to New York City on September 19 to merge entertainment law issues with insight on new technology and media concerns that are at the forefront of the entertainment industry. The full-day program will tackle a variety of hot-button legal topics that have powerful ramifications for artists, songwriters, labels, publishers, and all in the entertainment and technology industries, including reclaiming copyrights, Trump-era policies, musicians’... Read More
July 13, 2017 – We’re Hiring: Graphic Design & Communications Assistant
Graphic Design & Communications Assistant — Marlton, NJ The Music Business Association (Music Biz) is seeking a full-time, entry level graphic design and communications assistant to work directly for our VP of Communication and alongside our Manager of Events, Sales & Marketing to create promotional campaigns for print, web and social to enhance the communication and marketing of the Association’s member benefits and all face-to-face and virtual events. Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities Design all communications via our email platform (Emma),... Read More
June 21, 2017 – New Member Profile Feature: Painted Axe
Painted Axe specializes in branded, custom painted guitars for special events, festivals and musicians seeking additional avenues for personal expression or utilize as fundraisers (raffles, silent auctions, crowd funding). Website: www.paintedaxe.com Location: Jacksonville, FL Number of Employees: 2 Number of Years in Business: 15 Primary Contact: Michael Gauf, Owner & Artisan, mgauf@paintedaxe.com Primary Service or Product: Branded, custom painted guitars, including electric, acoustic, resonator and bass Most Recent Innovations and News Items: An exhibition of custom painted guitars by Painted Axe will be on view January 2018 –... Read More
June 8, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Recap: Photos, Videos, Slides, Media & More
Music Biz 2017 was our largest convention since 2001 … the biggest in 16 years! The event drew over 2,000 attendees from 750 unique companies, organizations, and academic institutions, plus related professionals, from virtually every facet of the business. More than 400 individuals were at the event for the very first time! Reviews thus far have been extremely positive with 2017 being our highest rated event ever! Stay tuned as we will soon announce the exact dates and location for our return to Nashville in 2018!... Read More
