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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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May 13, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Matt Yazge, Nielsen Music

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Matt Yazge, Head of Brand Partnerships at Nielsen Music for ‘LIVE — Experience, Engagement & Economy,’  ‘LGBTQ in the Music Business: Where is the Representation?‘ and ‘Brand Partnerships That Sing: A Road Map to Creating Authentic Music Experiences‘ during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Matt little more before his Music Biz panel!... Read More

May 13, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Megan West, Soundcloud

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Megan West, Director of Client Relations for SoundCloud for ‘The Startup Deal: What Happens After You Sign?‘ on Thursday, May 18 at 10 AM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Megan little more before her Music Biz panel! What’s the first concert you ever attended OR what’s the best concert you’ve ever attended?... Read More

May 12, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Bram Bessoff, Indiehitmaker

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Bram Bessoff, Founder & President of Indiehitmaker for ‘Using the Power of Direct-to-Fan Engagement to Build Artist Momentum & Fuel Success‘ on Tuesday, May 16 at 2 PM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Bram little more before his Music Biz panel! Have you ever struck an important business deal at Music Biz?... Read More

May 11, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Lucia Kaminsky, Borman Entertainment

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Lucia Kaminsky, Head of Digital at Borman Entertainment for ‘Careers in Music: A Survey of Jobs in a Fast-changing Music Industry‘ on Tuesday, May 16 at 9:30 AM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Lucia little more before her Music Biz panel! What’s the first concert you ever attended OR what’s the best concert you’ve ever attended?... Read More

May 11, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Kent Underwood, LEO Events

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Kent Underwood, Principal, LEO Events for ‘Fad vs. Future: Biggest Digital Trends Shaping the Music Industry‘ on Tuesday, May 16 at 3 PM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Kent little more before his Music Biz panel! What song is currently stuck in your head? AND What is your “album of the year”?... Read More

May 9, 2017 – Music Industry’s Top Female Execs to Discuss Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders at Music Biz 2017

Kelly Clarkson, Atlantic Records’ Julie Greenwald, NPR Music’s Ann Powers, and Nielsen Music’s Erin Crawford also scheduled for ‘Music’s Leading Ladies Speak Out’ event May 9, 2017 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will round out its Music’s Leading Ladies Speak Out event, powered by Nielsen Music, with a panel designed to empower the next generation of female executives in the music business, and discuss ideas to overcome and eliminate inequality. Moderated by Leslie Fram of CMT,... Read More

May 9, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Meryl Johnson, Country Music Association

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Meryl Johnson, Director of Digital Strategy at Country Music Association (CMA) for ‘Using Digital Firsts To Attract Big Brand $$$‘ on Wednesday, May 17 at 2:30 PM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Meryl little more before her Music Biz panel! What’s the first concert you ever attended OR what’s the best concert you’ve ever attended?... Read More

May 8, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Molly Neuman, Kickstarter

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Molly Neuman, Head of Music, Kickstarter for ‘Beyond the 1%: Democratizing Music Industry Funding‘ on Tuesday, May 16 at 3 PM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Molly little more before her Music Biz panel! Have you ever been to the Music Biz Convention? If so, what’s your favorite memory from the event?... Read More

May 4, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Phil Shmerling, InCrowd Capital

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Phil Shmerling, CEO, InCrowd Capital for ‘Investing, Incubation & Funding for Music Startups‘ on Thursday, May 18 at 11 AM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Phil little more before his Music Biz panel! What’s the first concert you ever attended OR what’s the best concert you’ve ever attended?... Read More

May 2, 2017 – Music Biz 2017 Speaker Spotlight: Christy Crowl, ProMusicDB

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Christy Crowl, Founder, ProMusicDB for Standards vs. Practices on Tuesday, May 16 at 2 PM and ‘Metadata is Money: Understanding How Revenue Flows‘ on Wednesday, May 17 at 2 PM during the Music Biz 2017 convention in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Christy little more before her Music Biz panel! Have you ever been to the Music Biz Convention?... Read More