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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 3, 2018 – Music Biz 2018 Conference Brings All Corners of the Industry to Nashville May 14-17 to Explore the Future of Music on 60th Anniversary of Music Business Association

More than 300 speakers, including keynotes from Pandora’s Roger Lynch with Sony Music Nashville’s Randy Goodman, Scooter Braun with Hilary Rosen, and Republic Records’ Wendy Goldstein with Manager Beka Tischker and Billboard’s Melinda Newman Award presentations honoring Ed Sheeran, Nile Rodgers, Julia Michaels, RIAA’s Cary Sherman with live performance from Kelsea Ballerini, Dimple Records’ Radakovitz Family, and hit song ‘Despacito’; Colin Hanks to induct Tower Records’ Russ Solomon as first member of Music Business Hall of Fame Top sessions include new programs #NEXTGEN_NOW,... Read More

May 2, 2018 – Podcasting Summit at Music Biz 2018 Conference to Feature Foo Fighters’ Chris Shiflett, Keynote from Edison Research’s Tom Webster

May 2 2018 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will host the inaugural Podcasting Summit on Monday, May 14, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT at the Omni Nashville Hotel during the Association’s 60th anniversary Music Biz 2018 conference. Focused on the increasing growth and popularity of podcasts, “Podcasting: Licensing and Monetizing This New Success” will cover podcasting, webcasting, music licensing, advertising, sponsorships, and more. Co-organized by Tom Truitt of WHO KNEW and Jim Griffin of Hazen LLC/OneHouse alongside Music Biz,... Read More

May 2, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Jackie Otero, Jackie O Media

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Jackie Otero, Owner of Jackie O Media for ‘Beyond the Sync: A New Era of Music Licensing for Film, TV and Podcasts‘ on Wednesday, May 16 at 3 PM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Jackie a little more before her Music Biz panel. Music Biz is celebrating its 60th year in 2018.... Read More

May 1, 2018 – Music Modernization Act and Other Timely Legal Issues Take Center Stage at Music Biz 2018 Entertainment & Technology Law Conference

U.S. Congressman Ted Deutch to join discussion on Act, which passed unanimously in the House May 1, 2018 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will tackle some of the most important legal issues facing the music industry at its latest Entertainment & Technology Law Conference, which will be held Monday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT during the Music Biz 2018 conference at the Omni Nashville Hotel.... Read More

April 30, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Jay Gilbert, Label Logic

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Jay Gilbert, Co-Founder & Digital Strategist of Label Logic for ‘Paths To Playlists‘ on Thursday, May 17 at 9 AM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Jay a little more before his Music Biz panel. What’s that one song that has the power to get you through the work day?... Read More

April 25, 2018 – Pandora President & CEO Roger Lynch 
to Keynote Featured Presentation at Music Biz 2018 Conference

Sony Music Nashville Chairman & CEO Randy Goodman to join in candid conversation about music streaming April 25, 2018 – The music industry is growing again, driven in part by digital audio streams. At the same time, explosive growth in connected and voice-activated devices means that access to audio content will soon be ubiquitous. At the Music Business Association’s Music Biz 2018 conference, Pandora CEO Roger Lynch will keynote a Featured Presentation on May 16 at 5 p.m.... Read More

April 24, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Shane McAnally, SMACKSongs 

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Shane McAnally, CEO, Songwriter, Producer at SMACKSongs for ‘TRENDSPOTTING: The Power of Queer Storytelling in Song‘ on Thursday, May 17 at 9 AM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Shane a little more before his Music Biz panel. If you could have front row tickets to any concert in any city at any venue — what and where would you choose?... Read More

April 23, 2018 – Sixth Annual Metadata Summit to Gather Who’s Who of Global Data Experts at Music Biz 2018 Conference

April 23, 2018 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will host the Sixth Annual Metadata Summit on Tuesday, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CT at the Omni Nashville Hotel during the Association’s 60th anniversary Music Biz 2018 conference. Aimed at data experts from throughout the music industry, the program will amplify the importance of metadata and provide a high-level forum for discussion. Sponsored by OpenPlay along with supporting sponsors DataArt,... Read More

April 19, 2018 – [Music Biz 2018 Speaker Spotlight] Joe Belliotti, NOISEGATE

The Music Business Association is excited to welcome Joe Belliotti, Founder of NOISGATE for ‘The Future of Brand-Artist Partnerships‘ on Wednesday, May 16 at 2:10 PM during the Music Biz 2018 conference in Nashville! Check out the fun Speaker Spotlight below to get to know Joe a little more before his Music Biz panel. Music Biz is celebrating its 60th year in 2018. How many Association conferences have you been to and what was your greatest memory?... Read More

April 18, 2018 – Music Biz Teams With GLAAD for ‘Power of Queer Storytelling in Song’ Panel at 2018 Annual Conference in Nashville

Artists, songwriters, and activists Justin Tranter, Shane McAnally, and Shea Diamond to discuss importance of inclusion with GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis April 18, 2018 – The Music Business Association (Music Biz) is teaming with GLAAD, the nation’s leading LGBTQ media advocacy group, to present the “Trendspotting: The Power of Queer Storytelling in Song“ panel, which will be held May 17 at 9 a.m. CT during the Music Biz 2018 conference at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville.... Read More