Over 800 past events have covered topics such as music publishing, songwriting, music licensing, and artist management, among others. NARIP has also organized pitch sessions where music creators and songwriters can pitch their work to industry professionals for feedback and potential placements.
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| 2012-02-27 | In London – NARIP Ad Agency Music Supervisor Session #4: Jessica Dierauer **JUST ADDED**
Intimate Meeting & Pitch Session With Music Supervisor from Top New York Ad Agency: Young & Rubicam’s Jessica Dierauer  on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 (3:00 p.m.) at SAE Institute London, UK is JUST ADDED
Voted #1 Ad Agency Music Supervisor by her peers in NARIP’s 2011 Best In The Biz annual survey, Jessica Dierauer is Executive Producer of Music & Creative Content at Young & Rubicam, one of the leading ad agencies in the world. She is also our special guest at NARIP’s next Music Supervisor Session in London. Dierauer selects, commissions and places music for global advertising campaigns for the world’s most recognizable brands. In NARIP’s intimate session, you get to meet and pitch her for current opportunities. Come meet this career-maker. SUCCESS STORIES & BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who has secured multiple placements. These include placing “The Big One” in the film Chronicle, “Soul of a Man Never Dies” in an episode of True Blood and “Jhiara” in an episode of Dexter following NARIP sessions with Andrea von Foerster and Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. You can read more about it here. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) ad agency music supervisors in the business. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions this year in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Berlin and London participants were able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At our next session in London, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities for current campaigns and get immediate, direct feedback from one ad agency music supervisor. A NEW ACCESS POINT “We have created an access point that wasn’t available before,” says Tess Taylor, president of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) and creator of the series. “We’re thrilled with the success of these sessions in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin, as are participants. This broadens the access to music, access that might otherwise not exist. We’re grateful for the positive reception we received in London at our first sessions there in November, and look forward to bringing many more to this city that has produced some of the best-loved music in the world.” NARIP’s sessions diversify potential usage of music and are appropriate for those who represent catalogs of all sizes. NARIP MUSIC SUPERVISOR SESSIONS IN THE NEWS Special thanks to Joe Muggs for his excellent coverage of NARIP’s November 2011 session in The Guardian (“Matchmakers of the Zeitgeist: Soundtracking TV Shows”), which you can read here. NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions have featured the following A-listers: Film & TV Music Supervisors:
Advertising Agency Music Supervisors:
What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions (with film / TV and ad agency music supervisors) held earlier this year in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin:
£179 NARIP Members * (discount also applies for AIM, ASCAP, BASCA, BMI, BPI, MMF, MPA, IMRO and PRS members, as well as to subscribers to Music Week and SongLink) £199 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. THANK YOU Special thanks to Jody Millerchip at SAE Institute in London for her help with this series. ABOUT THE SUPERVISORS  Ryan Fitch, Music Producer, Saatchi & Saatchi Session #3 on Monday, February 27, 2012 (3:00 p.m.) As one of Saatchi & Saatchi’s most seasoned and gifted music producers, Ryan Fitch has spent the last 7 years integrating music into TV, radio and interactive campaigns for top global brands like Procter & Gamble, JCPenney, Miller, General Mills and Cadbury among others. Conservatory-trained and an avid fan of all music genres, Ryan has both the unique ability for finding that “perfect song” for his clients and the business savvy to close deals, whether it’s with a major work, such as John Lennon’s “Real Love” or music from an obscure indie artist. A lifelong musician with more than 16 years of experience in the music industry and an extensive background in audio engineering and digital audio workstations, Ryan understands the creation of music in today’s landscape on every fundamental level. During his tenure, Saatchi New York has earned several distinguished awards, including the prestigious Cannes award for Agency of the Year. Ryan was also named one of the “Top Music Ad Agency Executives” by the National Assn. of Record Industry Professionals. Jessica Dierauer, Executive Producer of Music and Creative Content, Young & Rubicam Session #4 on Monday, February 27, 2012 (6:30 p.m.) Based out of Y&R’s flagship New York office, Dierauer is responsible for everything related to music — from licensing tracks and hiring composers, to creating new opportunities for Y&R’s clients throughout the entertainment industry. She previously served as executive content producer for Y&R New York where for the past two years she has produced and executed integrated campaigns, Web sites, new media applications and events for clients like LG, Office Depot and Malaria No More. WHEN Session #4 with Young & Rubicam’s Jessica Dierauer Monday, February 27, 2012 (6:30 p.m.) 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 6:30 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in advertising and branding campaigns. WHERE SAE Institute London 297 Kingsland Road E8 4DD London Click here for map. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 0203-002-8247 (UK local call) or email mary AT narip DOT com Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 0203-002-8247 (UK local call) or email mary AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO NARIP Ryan Fitch’s Blog Saatchi & Saatchi Young & Rubicam Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2012-02-23 | In LA – NARIP Film-TV Music Supervisor Session #1 with CBS’s Samuel Diaz
Intimate Pitch Meetings with Film & TV Music Supervisors  Session #1 with CBS Television’s Samuel Diaz on Thursday, February 23, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA
DETAILS CBS Television Studios’ Associate Director of Music Supervision is our special guest at NARIP’s next Music Supervisor Session in Los Angeles. Diaz selects composers, licenses and places music for CBS and CW shows which have a total weekly viewership of over 50 million people in the US. Limited enrollment of 16 people per session guarantees face-time, registrants get brief of supervisor’s CURRENT music needs, a chance to pitch plus immediate feedback. In NARIP’s intimate session, you get to meet and pitch him for current opportunities. THE SESSIONS Music licensing has grown increasing important as a vehicle to expose and market music. At NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions, participants get the inside track on how top music supervisors select music for their projects and do business. Limited enrollment guarantees face-time, one-on-one feedback to music from these career-makers. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best trailer house music supervisors in the business. Limited to 16 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions last year in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Berlin and London participants were able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At our next series in Los Angeles, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities for current trailer and film promotional campaigns and get immediate, direct feedback from one trailer house music supervisor. ABOUT THE SUPERVISOR Samuel Diaz, Associate Director of Music Supervision, CBS Television Session #1: Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (current selection) An industry professional for over 18 years, Samuel worked as in-house music supervisor for Frasier, JAG, the Star Trek TV franchise and many other productions while at Paramount Television. Now with CBS Television Studios, he is the in-house music supervisor for NCIS, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, Common Law, NYC 22 and other productions. In the 2011-2012 television season, NCIS is the #1 scripted show in the US while in the 2010-2011 season The Good Wife received an Emmy nomination for Best TV Series-Drama and a Golden Globe nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. The shows he oversees have a total weekly viewership of over 50 million people in the US. He also handles production work for other CBS and CW shows, works on numerous Paramount Television and CBS DVD and streaming projects and takes part in the selection of composers for new shows. PER-SESSION COST $249 NARIP Members * $329 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (not Monthly Members). REGISTER FOR ALL SIX LOS ANGELES FILM-TV SESSIONS AND SAVE $1,345 for NARIP Members (save $149) – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY* $1,825 for Non-Members (save $149) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. To register for all six sessions and receive the discount, select Premium Ticket option below (scroll down). THANK YOU  Special thanks to Sharon Jennings at APM Music for her help with this series. WHEN Session #1 with CBS’s Samuel Diaz Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film, TV and promotion trailers. WHERE APM Music Studios 8255 Beverly Boulevard Suite 221 (Buzzer #12) Los Angeles, CA 90048 Between La Cienega and Fairfax at Harper Click here for map. PARKING Valet parking behind the building is $5. Metered street parking is also available from 8am – 8pm at $1.00 per hour (2 hours max). Parking meters accept Amex, Visa and Mastercard. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Aperture Music CBS Fuel TV KCRW NARIP Velvet Ears Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2012-02-23 | In NY – NARIP Film-TV Music Supervisor Session #1 with BANG Music’s Brian Jones
Intimate Pitch Meetings with Film & TV Music Supervisors  Session #1 with Brian Jones on Thursday, February 23, 2012 in New York, NY
Brian Jones supervises the CBS hit series Blue Bloods. He selects, licenses and places music for a variety of film and television shows and is currently supervising Lionsgate feature film, The Stare, starring James Franco & Winona Ryder and the web series Undergrads for Rabbit Bandini Productions. Limited enrollment of 16 people per session guarantees face-time, registrants get brief of supervisor’s CURRENT music needs, a chance to pitch plus immediate feedback. In NARIP’s intimate session, you get to meet and pitch Hill for current opportunities. Music licensing has grown increasing important as a vehicle to expose and market music. At NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions, participants get the inside track on how top music supervisors select music for their projects and do business. Limited enrollment guarantees face-time, one-on-one feedback to music from these career-makers. SUCCESS STORIES & BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who has secured multiple placements. These include placing “The Big One” in the film Chronicle, “Soul of a Man Never Dies” in an episode of True Blood and “Jhiara” in an episode of Dexter following NARIP sessions with Andrea von Foerster and Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. You can read more about it here. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best trailer house music supervisors in the business. Limited to 16 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions last year in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Berlin and London participants were able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At our next series in Los Angeles, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities for current trailer and film promotional campaigns and get immediate, direct feedback from one trailer house music supervisor. A NEW ACCESS POINT “We have created an access point that wasn’t available before,” says Tess Taylor, president of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) and creator of the series. “We’re thrilled with the success of these sessions in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin, as are participants. This broadens the access to music, access that might otherwise not exist. We’re grateful for the positive reception we received in London at our first sessions there in November, and look forward to bringing many more to this city that has produced some of the best-loved music in the world.” NARIP’s sessions diversify potential usage of music and are appropriate for those who represent catalogs of all sizes. NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions in the News Thank you again to Joe Muggs for his great piece in The Guardian which has been picked up worldwide:
Film & TV Music Supervisors:
Advertising Agency Music Supervisors:
What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions (with film / TV and ad agency music supervisors) held in 2011 in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin:
$249 NARIP Members * $329 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (excludes Monthly Members). THANK YOU  Special thanks to John Jansen at SAE Institute for his help with this series. ABOUT THE SUPERVISORS Brian Jones, Music Supervisor | Partner | Composer, BANG Music Session #1: Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (current selection) A native of South Dakota and Wyoming, Jones began his career as a songwriter and recording artist, touring the United States with his Indie-rock band. In NYC, he joined the William Morris Agency handling touring for many of the world’s biggest artists. After WMA, Jones joined BANG as a composer and producer, quickly rising to partner while working closely with founder, Lyle Greenfield, to bring Bang further into the worlds of film, television and emerging media. His composing and production credits range from spot work for Guinness, Nike, McDonald’s, Ford, Victoria’s Secret and Mini Cooper, etc. to television work for MTV, ESPN, Bravo, NBC and as music supervisor for the CBS hit series, Blue Bloods. In tandem with ongoing spot work, Brian is currently supervising Lionsgate feature film, The Stare, starring James Franco & Winona Ryder, the web series Undergrads for Rabbit Bandini Productions and composing original music for an upcoming series on NatGeo. In addition to his work for BANG, Brian has lectured at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development and served as a speaker and panelist for many music and entertainment industry conferences.  Michael Hill, Music Supervisor, Nurse Jackie Session #2: Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Michael Hill supervises the music for the Showtime series Nurse Jackie and did all three seasons of the HBO series Bored To Death. He recently completed Todd Solondz’s Dark Horse and has begun work on writer-director Ramin Bahrani’s new, as-yet-untitled film. Previous projects include John Cameron Mitchell’s Short Bus and Last Chance Harvey with Dustin Hoffman. Michael is also program director for the non-profit Musicians On Call, which brings live music to healthcare facilities throughout New York City. Michael began a career in music supervision after 15 years in A&R at Warner Bros. Records, where he worked with such artists as the Replacements, Luka Bloom and Soul Coughing. He also writes about music, most recently contributing liner notes to a boxed set of Tindersticks’ scores for the films of Claire Denis and for the 40th Anniversary Edition of Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water. WHEN Session #1 with BANG Music’s Brian Jones Thursday, February 23, 2012 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film, TV and promotion trailers. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology, NY Campus 1293 Broadway, 9th Floor New York, NY 10001 Directions: SAE at 1293 Broadway is also 1 Herald Center, The Daffy’s Building. It is located at the southwest corner of 34th and Broadway. There are 2 elevator banks with 3 elevators each, but note that only the elevator on the far right of each bank goes to the 9th floor. That’s where you’ll find SAE. Click here for map. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO NARIP SAE Institute of Technology Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2012-02-22 | In LA – NARIP Trailer Music Supervisor Session #1 with Big Picture’s Marcy Bulkeley
Intimate Pitch Meetings & With Music Supervisors from Film & TV Trailer Houses  Session #1 with Big Picture Entertainment’s Marcy Bulkeley on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA
A top-rated music supervisor from one of the leading trailer houses in Los Angeles is our special guest at NARIP’s next Music Supervisor Session in Los Angeles: Marcy Bulkeley, Music Director of Big Picture Entertainment. Bulkeley commissions, licenses and places music for global movie trailer campaigns for the world’s biggest blockbusters and independent films. Limited enrollment of 16 people per session guarantees face-time, registrants get brief of supervisor’s CURRENT music needs, a chance to pitch plus immediate feedback. In NARIP’s intimate session, you get to meet and pitch her for current opportunities. Trailers have skyrocketed in recent years as an important and lucrative vehicle for music licensing. Synch fees for music in trailers tend to be larger because the rights requested tend to be more broad (worldwide, in perpetuity, used in every possible media). Also, trailers are typically part of a film’s marketing budget rather than its music budget, with film marketing budgets almost always many times larger than music budgets. One senior music executive at Fox Studios says that the music budget for a film is rarely larger than 3% of its overall budget, if that. NARIP SESSIONS RESULT IN MUSIC PLACEMENT IN #1 BOX OFFICE FILM CHRONICLE How did NARIP members get music placed in this week’s #1 box office film Chronicle? Through NARIP Music Supervisor Session in LA with Andrea von Foerster – music supervisor for the film that is enjoying a tidal wave of positive reviews and #1 box office success this week (February 6, 2012). Congratulations to NARIP Member Peter Kimmel who represents another NARIP Member Tom Disher (introduced at a NARIP event in San Francisco). Kimmel placed Disher’s music in Chronicle after meeting von Foerster in Los Angeles at NARIP’s session with her. And congratulations to Andrea for the rave reviews of her soundtrack choices, and on the success of Chronicle! Read more about Chronicle plus reviews here – and go see the film. Get a front row seat at NARIP’s upcoming sessions, scroll down and register now! Success For Supervisors: What Andrea von Foerster (500 Days of Summer, Chronicle, Grey’s Anatomy) says about NARIP Sessions Andrea von Foerster was a guest speaker at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Berlin and London in 2011. Here’s what she says about them: “All of the NARIP workshops have proven fruitful for me. I placed a Simon Horrocks track (from Affix Music) in “Don’t Trust The B—- In Apr. 23″ [following NARIP’s Atlanta session]. From the LA session, I used a Peter Kimmel-repped Tom Disher track in Chronicle. In Berlin I met with Christian Mix-Linzer from Tracks & Fields and used a No / Fi Riots song in Chronicle. From the London session I’ve requested Bollywood music from Sharon Dean and met with her artist/composer Biggi Hilmars whom I love! In every city, I’ve met with numerous publishers, labels and sync agents at every level and the relationships have proved invaluable. I’m lucky to be associated with such a great group of people.” Andrea von Foerster, Music Supervisor, Firestarter Music SUCCESS FOR PARTICIPANTS & BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who has secured multiple placements. These include placing “The Big One” in the film Chronicle, “Soul of a Man Never Dies” in an episode of True Blood and “Jhiara” in an episode of Dexter following NARIP sessions with Andrea von Foerster and Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. You can read more about it here. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best trailer house music supervisors in the business. Limited to 16 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions last year in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Berlin and London participants were able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At our next series in Los Angeles, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities for current trailer and film promotional campaigns and get immediate, direct feedback from one trailer house music supervisor. A NEW ACCESS POINT “We have created an access point that wasn’t available before,” says Tess Taylor, president of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) and creator of the series. “We’re thrilled with the success of these sessions in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin, as are participants. This broadens the access to music, access that might otherwise not exist. We’re grateful for the positive reception we received in London at our first sessions there in November, and look forward to bringing many more to this city that has produced some of the best-loved music in the world.” NARIP’s sessions diversify potential usage of music and are appropriate for those who represent catalogs of all sizes. NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions in the News
Film & TV Music Supervisors:
Advertising Agency Music Supervisors:
What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions (with film / TV and ad agency music supervisors) held in 2011 in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin:
$249 NARIP Members * $329 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (not Monthly Members). REGISTER FOR ALL TEN (10) LOS ANGELES TRAILER SESSIONS AND SAVE $2,289 for NARIP Members (save $201 – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $2,989 for Non-Members (save $301) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. To register for all ten (10) sessions and receive the discount, select Premium Ticket option below (scroll down). THANK YOU Special thanks to Sharon Jennings at APM Music for her help with this series. ABOUT THE SUPERVISORS Marcy Bulkeley, Music Director, Big Picture Entertainment Session #1: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (current selection) Marcy Bulkeley graduated Emerson College with a degree in Audio/Radio Production and directed her studies towards film and television music. Her education continued in Los Angeles at UCLA with extended studies in music supervision, publishing, and music copyright & law. Currently she is music director at Big Picture Entertainment, an entertainment marketing and advertising company, working on major motion picture campaigns as well as broadcast sports marketing campaigns. She is responsible for the music in the campaigns for Contagion, Inception, Due Date, The Town, Sherlock Holmes, Hubble 3D, Just Wright, Harry Potter 6 & 7, LOST, Modern Family, Cougar Town, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (seasons 5 & 6), along with many others. Marcy continues to take on music supervision and has consulted for for Kathy Nelson (previously VP of film music for Universal Pictures), music supervised with G Marq Roswell at 35Sound, and consulted for Deutsch Advertising, among others. Her involvement in music placement goes beyond the screen: Marcy provides background music services for retail and restaurant businesses in Los Angeles. Her growing list of clientele is a result of her experience and education in this field as well as her maintenance of professional relationships that allow her to bring in the best results, both creatively and in business dealings, for the client.  Toddrick Spalding, Music Supervisor, High Bias Industries Session #2: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Toddrick Spalding’s fate was sealed the first time he heard Devo’s “Duty Now For The Future” on his parent’s turntable, it was all downhill from there. He got his start in the industry as founder and drummer of Chicago indie rock band The Detachment Kit. Since those long ago days of constant touring (almost dying at least three times!), Toddrick has built a career in music supervision for film advertising, features, traditional advertising and television. He has worked as Director of Music – Film, TV, and New Media – at Spectre Entertainment Group and as Music Supervisor for film advertising agencies mOcean and The Cimarron Group. His knack for finding the perfect song has helped launch some of Hollywood’s biggest films: Cars 2, Toy Story 3 (biggest animated opening in film history), Inception, Tangled, Red Riding Hood, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger, UP, Princess and the Frog, Abduction, Miami Vice, Flags of Our Fathers and others. In 2010 he co-founded High Bias, a music supervision collective in Los Angeles, where he has music-supervised independent features (Littlerock, The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye), traditional advertising (campaigns for Givenchy, Cool Water and others) and continued his work in feature film advertising as a freelance music supervisor (Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie, How I Spent My Summer Vacation). In 2011, Toddrick joined the team at independent publisher Spirit Music Group as West Coast Creative Director. He is currently working on filmmaker Mike Ott’s follow-up feature to the critically acclaimed Littlerock and spending as much time as possible with his amazing wife and son. Serena Undercofler, Music Supervisor, BLT & Associates Session #3: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (your current selection) Bio posted shortly.  Bobby Gumm, Music Supervisor, Trailer Park Session #4: Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Bobby Gumm is a Music Supervisor at Trailer Park, a large multi-faceted ad agency that specializes in movie trailers. Prior to Trailer Park he began his career at Intralink Film and then spent several years with Flyer Entertainment. With almost a decade of music supervision experience, Gumm has supervised well over one hundred trailers including Batman Begins, Up, Avatar, J Edgar and Batman: Arkham City.  Maura Duval Griffin, Music Supervisor, Toy Box Entertainment Session #5: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Maura Duval Griffin is the music supervisor at Toy Box Entertainment, specializing in film trailers, advertising, publicity and creative content pieces, as well as a recently-launched long-form production unit. Toy Box creates successful marketing campaigns for Sony Pictures, 20th Century Fox, Universal, Disney and others, including Alvin & The Chipmunks 1-3, Ice Age: Continental Drift, Arthur Christmas, Pirates! A Band of Misfits, Dr. Suess’ The Lorax, The Smurfs, and many others. With over 20 years in the music industry, including time served in college radio, record retail, sales and distribution, and marketing, Maura brings a broad perspective and a deep appreciation for the process of putting music to picture. Heather Kreamer, Music Supervisor, Create Advertising Session #6: Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Bio posted shortly.  Natalie Bartz, Music Director, Ignition Creative Session #7: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (current selection) A music supervisor for over 9 years, Natalie Baartz is Music Director at Ignition Creative where she manages the music department and is in charge of all music for all projects. As well as pitching a huge range of commercial artists, she also works closely with composers, DJs, and remixers to do custom scores (orchestral to dubstep). While at Ignition she has been responsible for such high profile campaigns as Martin Scorsese’s Hugo Cabret, Spielberg’s Tin Tin, 2011 Sundance winner Like Crazy, Super 8, Devil’s Double, Another Earth, 30 Minutes or Less, Fright Night, Transformers 3, Battleship, to name a few, as well as multiple primetime television show campaigns, most recently HBO’s Luck. Prior to Ignition, Natalie worked for four years as a music supervisor at the Ant Farm trailer house, selecting commercial music and working with composers on score for movie campaigns, building a foundation in dealing with the marketing departments of all of the major film studios. She worked on several prominent campaigns including Warner’s Where The Wild Things Are (garnering the Golden Trailer Award for Best Music with Arcade Fire), Sony’s Julie and Julia, and Eat Pray Love, (which set Florence and the Machine on the map with the use of Dog Days Are Over); Universal’s It’s Complicated, Paramount’s Iron Man, Star Trek, Transformers 1 and 2 and The Reader for the Weinstein Company. While at Ant Farm she also supervised numerous video game trailers. Prior to getting into entertainment advertising she spent four years working with independent music supervisor John Bissell where she started as an intern and was eventually promoted to music supervisor. During her time with Bissell, she worked on studio and independent features including Ladder 49, Lord of War, You Kill Me, The Architect, 10th and Wolf, and Junebug. Natalie completed her Bachelors Degree in Film and Media at the College of Cheltenham in England before moving to Hollywood to pursue her music supervision career. Her main passion is Composers and Film Score, and she constantly seeks new, innovative composers for her projects. Danny Exum, Music Supervisor, mOcean Session #8: May 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. (current selection) Bio posted shortly.  Angel Mendoza, Music Supervisor, AV Squad Session #9: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Meet Angel Mendoza. He’s a bit of a music-obsessed freak. He lives in Silverlake, CA with a handsome Staffordshire Terrier named Taj. He loves winter and still behaving like a teenager. Angel started his music career journey behind the camera, shooting artists for the magazine Stop Breathing throughout its run in the ’90s before becoming one of the first music supervisors in trailers and film advertising at The Cimarron Group. Since then he has built a career music-supervising the campaigns of some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters. He is currently music supervisor at A/V Squad. Angel can’t live without these records:
Session #10: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Bio posted shortly. WHEN Session #1 with Big Picture Entertainment’s Marcy Bulkeley Wednesday, February 22, 2012 6:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film, TV and promotion trailers. WHERE APM Music Studios 8255 Beverly Boulevard Suite 221 (Buzzer #12) Los Angeles, CA 90048 Between La Cienega and Fairfax at Harper Click here for map. PARKING Valet parking behind the building is $5. Metered street parking is also available from 8am – 8pm at $1.00 per hour (2 hours max). Parking meters accept Amex, Visa and Mastercard. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email info AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Ant Farm AV Squad Big Picture Entertainment BLT & Associates Create Advertising High Bias Industries Ignition Creative mOcean NARIP Toy Box Entertainment Trailer Park Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. . |
| 2012-02-11 | In LA – Music Biz Brunch @ Producer Jeffery David’s Home
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| 2012-02-04 | In AZ – Music Biz Brunch at Fireball Music Management
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| 2011-12-15 | In NY – NARIP Music Supervisor Session: Chris Mollere *SOLD OUT*
Music Supervisor Session with Chris Mollere on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Shelter Island Sound in New York, NY is SOLD OUT Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, Chris Mollere (Vampire Diaries, Pretty Little Liars, Greek) selects and places music in top TV shows. In NARIP’s intimate session in New York, we bring you the opportunity to meet and pitch Chris for current opportunities. NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions have featured the following A-listers: Film & TV Music Supervisors:
Advertising Agency Music Supervisors (NOTE: sessions in New York are ongoing as of November 2011, see calender sidebar for dates and times):
BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who placed a song from his catalog (“Soul of a Man Never Dies”) in an episode of True Blood following our session with Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. He has also placed a song in Dexter (“Jhaira”) which airs on October 23, 2011 in the US. You can read more about this here. These sessions should be of particular interest to those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in Los Angeles. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions in Los Angeles, Berlin, San Francisco and New York, participants have been able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receive instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session in London, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities that will be emailed to them in advance of the session. Participants then present music and get immediate, direct feedback from one music supervisor. What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions held earlier this year in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin and New York:
GUEST EXPERT (scroll down for expert profile): Chris Mollere, Music Supervisor, Fusion Music Supervision WHEN Thursday, December 15, 2011 7.00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. WHO SHOULD ATTEND All NARIP members, especially those who work with artists. Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking feedback to fresh music and an opportunity to pitch it to one of the industry’s top supervisors. WHERE Shelter Island Sound 40 West 27th Street, 7th Floor New York, NY REGISTER NOW $249 NARIP members $329 Non-members and general public THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. HOW IT WORKS Individuals who register to pitch (limited to 15) will receive a brief approximately 1 week prior to November 30 outlining Chris’ current music needs to help prepare for their pitch to him. Not a NARIP member yet? What are you waiting for? Join NARIP now and start receiving benefits immediately. Click here to read about benefits and to join now. Membership 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email daniel AT narip DOT com. ABOUT THE EXPERT  Chris Mollere, Fusion Music Supervision Music Supervisor Chris Mollere’s diverse interest in the world began quite early in life. Growing up in a military family, he traveled extensively while living in Europe and various stateside locations. At an early age he developed a unique appreciation and love for all styles of music. He especially credits his family’s love of music and his father’s extensive record collection as an early influence. His passion and love of music evolved even further as he began attending concerts and playing music himself. Chris attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and in addition to receiving an excellent education in the areas of psychology, advertising and business, he participated in countless music events that the city and state had to offer. Living in Austin provided Chris unlimited opportunities to attend concerts ranging from the most seasoned performers to a diverse variety of new artists. Becoming friends with many musicians and music venue owners provided Chris with a unique perspective of the behind the scenes challenges and business aspects of music. To further expand his knowledge of the music business, Chris worked with bands in management, production and promotional capacities. These early positions helped Chris understand many of the diverse facets involved in the music industry. After graduation, Chris moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a full time career in music and entertainment. One of Chris’s first jobs was as a Producer’s / Composer’s Assistant at Music Forever in Hollywood. There he served as a liaison with record labels, advertising agencies, directors and producers while working on a plethora of projects. One of these projects was the film Memory, which provided Chris his first opportunity to work as a music supervisor, an experience that would confirm he could fuse together his passion for music and film. Since then, Chris has had numerous credits as a music supervisor, including working on the ABC Family Television series Kyle XY and 10 Things I Hate About You, as well as on the feature films The Box, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Chris is currently the music supervisor for the CW television series The Vampire Diaries as well as for the ABC Family series Greek and Pretty Little Liars. He has recently completed the soundtrack for Season One of The Vampire Diaries, which was released on Capitol Records in October 2010, and he recently completed working on the soundtrack for Season One of Pretty Little Liars which is out on Water Tower Records.  Program Moderator for this session is Ed Razzano, VP of Film, TV & Catalog Marketing, BMG Chrysalis Ed Razzano, VP of Film, TV & Catalog Marketing, BMG Chrysalis. Until recently he was VP of Business Development for Ricall, an automated online music licensing platform supported by real-world music licensing experts. Prior to this was Senior Director at BMG Music Publishing in New York. At BMG he was responsible for negotiating synchronization licenses for advertising and merchandising in the US. While at BMG Razzano gained extensive international experience as he was also responsible for international clearance of all BMG’s US repertoire for music in advertising campaigns around the world. Razzano’s almost 20-year industry experience is drawn from far beyond his time at BMG Publishing. He started his career at a TV commercial editorial house, Crew Cuts Film & Tape, then went on to join the music department of one of the world’s largest advertising agencies at the time, DMB&B. His experience was fortified by positions at CBS Television as well as Universal Music Publishing and Independent music publisher, Spirit Music Group where as Senior Creative Director he oversaw all the film, television and commercial synchronization licensing. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Fusion Music Supervision BMG Chrysalis NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-12-15 | In TX – NARIP Holiday Cocktail Mixer
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| 2011-11-30 | In ATL – How To Use Social Media To Promote Music
How To Use Social Media To Promote Music: Get A Digital Strategy In Just One Session on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at SAE Institute in Atlanta, GA A digital strategy can mean the difference between “Who are you?” and “Wow, look at how many albums you’ve sold!” Good news: you’ll find more places than ever to interact with other professionals and reach new audiences. Bad news: where do you find the time? Between tweets and tags, groups and clouds, friends and feeds, pings and pages, diggs and blogs, you could spend ALL your time on social media and never make a sale. Once you’ve narrowed it down – which is what this session will help you do – what are the best ways to effectively and efficiently increase your Internet presence on social media platforms? Get tips, tricks and strategies from industry leaders Ian Burke and Russell R. Suave to maximize investment of your time and get greater response for your client, music or project. The Internet is hailed as the great equalizer for those seeking music marketing and distribution opportunities. But mere presence on the Internet does not stimulate demand… or sales. For that, you need a plan. And that’s what you’ll get with this 2.5-hour in-depth workshop. For the busy music biz entrepreneur, this is a step-by-step blueprint for success. YOU WILL LEARN
James Andrews, Digital Communications / Content Strategist, CNN Contributor, Blogger, Author, Speaker, DJ, Founder of SocialPeople.tv, Storyteller Ian Burke, Burke Stone Management Russell R. Sauve, E-Commerce and Social Media Manager, The Fox Theatre Samantha Parvin, NARIP Atlanta Board Member (moderator) Other speakers TBA. WHEN Wednesday, November 30, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to create or enhance a music marketing plan or campaign using social media. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. COST $15 for NARIP Members $25 for Non-Members SPECIAL BONUS Congratulations! You made a wise choice, and you’ll enjoy this NARIP program. Because you are registering for the program, we offer you the MP3 recording for only $9.95 more (regularly $29.95), a savings of $19.95. Please select the “Premium Ticket” option below if you’d like to add the MP3 to your order. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email daniel AT narip DOT com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  James Andrews, Digital Communications / Content Strategist, CNN Contributor, Blogger, Author, Speaker, DJ, Founder of SocialPeople.tv, Storyteller James Andrews spends his time at the epicenter of where digital content, conversations and culture converge. As founder of Social People he advises clients on how to tell their stories and engage their audiences via the use of online/mobile tools and the social Web. Dividing his time between his Atlanta and LA offices, Andrews’ clients span media/entertainment (The Grammys, LionsGate) auto (Lexus), Healthcare (The California Endowment) and celebrity (Jane Fonda). He is a regular featured expert on CNN who taps him to discuss social media and digital culture, and he maintains a blog column at Fast Company. Formerly a marketing executive at Columbia Records who made a few people famous, he was also a part of a dot-com start-up called SoulPurpose/UBO that raised $40 million dollars and employed the best and brightest in NYC. For :30 seconds he ran Marc Ecko’s brand marketing at Ecko Unlimited and taught him everything he knows about video gaming. Before starting Social People he ran a social media practice at Ketchum for two years. He left to launch EVERYWHERE, his previous social media agency startup known for the Guinness World Record created for #BeatCancer. He spends his free time with his wife and kids, collecting music and sneakers, DJing and sleeping. He grew up in the “Vatican City” of Silicon Valley (Palo Alto, CA) long before it was popular and when the Facebook founders were in elementary school. Love my wife (@funkidivagirl), global travel, great food and a swanky hotel.  Ian Burke, Burke Stone Management There are very few individuals left in the world of music publishing who boast the resume of Ian Burke. The son of a musician first got his feet wet some 20 years ago while doing road work for a local Atlanta band. “That’s when I decided I wanted to make it a career in Atlanta,” Burke says. Since then he has been involved with the launch of some of the city’s most established acts. The birth of Burke’s career was as the South East Director of A&R, for Elektra Records (part of the WEA Corp.), where he focused on music quality over song quantity. Burke’s stint at Elektra included signing the teen R&B group Mista, which featured a young Bobby Valentino, and super producer and current chart-topping Akon. While there, he also helped introduce the world to one of Atlanta’s signature genres, “Bass Music,” by picking up the independent single, “Bankhead Bounce,” by Diamond & D-Rock (half of the crunk duo, the Ying-Yang twins). Other accomplishments during his tenure there included, spearheading special events such as the Church Fire Benefit Concert in Atlanta, which aided in the restoration of churches burned throughout the south. The concert featured Mista, Akon, Keith Sweat, Silk, Michael Speaks, Goodie Mob and Kut Klose and raised over $50,000.00 in donations. After his tenure at Elektra, Burke accepted the position of Senior Director of Creative Affairs for ASCAP (American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers) in Atlanta, where he set out to introduce new sounds and talent from the south. Some of the projects he put his stamp on, as an independent manager and A&R consultant, included Arrested Development (Chrysalis/EMI), TLC and Outkast (LaFace/Arista), Kris- Kross (Ruff House/Columbia), and Xscape (SoSoDef). With nearly two decades of experience, Burke left ASCAP to launch several independent ventures. Continuing his passion for discovering, developing and creating opportunities for established and up and coming artists, Burke launched Launch Pad Records, LLC, a consulting and artist development firm. Presently, Burke’s expanding his publishing experience to include aspiring screenwriters, producers and directors with Pelham Picture House Projects.  Russell R. Sauvé, E-Commerce and Social Media Manager, The Fox Theatre Russell Sauvé is the E-Commerce and Social Media Manager for the Fox Theatre where he guides all content creation and publishing to various static and interactive platforms. Prior to joining the Fox, Russ was the Event Services Manager for The Cobb Galleria in Atlanta, Georgia, and Event Coordinator and Theatre Manager for The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. In his spare time Russ enjoys spending time with friends, his wife Ellen, and their 2 year old daughter Tess, who will one day be an astronaut, President of the United States, and baseball’s 1st female Cy Young award winner.  Samantha Parvin, NARIP Atlanta Board Member (moderator) Sam began her music industry career planning, promoting, implementing and fundraising for music-based events in Charleston, SC. After a stint at a music festival promotions company and another at a booking agency, Sam landed a job as Doppler Studios’ Radio Traffic Manager. She has since developed a public relations program at Atlanta’s premier audio services facility and represents the 40-year-old studio’s already stellar reputation. As a fervent networker and devout believer in good old-fashioned honesty and hard work, Samantha employs her learned PR skills in her own personal branding initiatives. She is a founding board member for NARIP Atlanta and former president of music business professionals organization, the 7:30 Club. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: @keyinfluencer (James Andrews) @orca172 (Ian Burke) @RussellSauve @TheFoxTheatre Ian Burke James Andrews Fox Theatre NARIP SAE Institute of Technology Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-11-30 | In SF – NARIP Music Supervisor Session: Todd Porter
Music Supervisor Session with Todd Porter on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in San Francisco NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions have featured the following A-listers: Film & TV Music Supervisors:
Advertising Agency Music Supervisors:
BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who placed a song from his catalog (“Soul of a Man Never Dies”) in an episode of True Blood following our session with Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. He has also placed a song in Dexter (“Jhaira”) which airs on October 23, 2011 in the US. You can read more about this here. These sessions should be of particular interest to those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in Los Angeles. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions in Los Angeles, Berlin, San Francisco and New York, participants have been able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receive instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session in London, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities that will be emailed to them in advance of the session. Participants then present music and get immediate, direct feedback from one music supervisor. What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions held earlier this year in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin and New York:
GUEST EXPERT (scroll down for expert profile): Todd Porter, Music Supervisor, Goodby, Silverstein and Partners WHEN Wednesday, November 30, 2011 6:30 p.m. Registration opens 7.00 p.m. Program begins 8:15 p.m. Break 9:30 p.m. Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND All NARIP members, especially those who work with artists. Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking feedback to fresh music and placement opportunities in advertising and branding campaigns. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 450 Bryant Street San Francisco, CA REGISTER NOW $15 NARIP members (no pitch) $30 Non-members and general public (no pitch) To pitch music and receive live instant feedback from Todd, add Premium Ticket (limited to 15 individuals): $249: NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY, includes pitch opportunity) $329: Non-Members (includes pitch opportunityl) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. HOW IT WORKS Individuals who register to pitch (limited to 15) will receive a brief approximately 1 week prior to November 30 outlining Todd’s current music needs to help prepare for their pitch to him. Not a NARIP member yet? What are you waiting for? Join NARIP now and start receiving benefits immediately. Click here to read about benefits and to join now. Membership 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email daniel AT narip DOT com. ABOUT THE EXPERT  Todd Porter, Producer + Music Supervisor Goodby, Silverstein & Partners Todd Porter has been working at Ad agency Goodby, Silverstein and Partners for the past ten+ years. He’s placed many of his favorite artists in commercials and produced a few campaigns for the Superbowl. Recently he’s worked on projects with Lou Reed, Iron & Wine and Radical Face (he’s proud of this). Todd became Goodby, Silverstein & Partners first ever music supervisor + producer two years ago and is very, very busy. He hopes he can help bands make a living by giving them infusions of cash from multinational conglomerates.  Michael Brandvold, Michael Brandvold Marketing (Moderator) Michael Brandvold is a freelance music industry consultant based in Northern California. Having launched Michael Brandvold Marketing to leverage his years of experience to provide direction to large and small clients in the areas of online & social marketing as well as e-commerce and customer acquisition and retention. Gene Simmons of KISS first tapped Michael’s skills as a pioneering online marketing strategist to launch and manage all aspects of Kissonline.com’s multi-million dollar enterprise, including their ground-breaking VIP ticket program. Michael has also managed the online efforts for Motley Crüe, Rod Stewart, Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, and Britney Spears to name only a few. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Goodby, Silverstein and Partners Michael Brandvold Marketing NARIP SAE Institute of Technology Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-11-19 | In Houston – NARIP Music Biz Brunch @ C2 Creative
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| 2011-11-17 | In London – Music Supervisor Session #1: Andrea von Foerster *SOLD OUT*
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Music Supervisors from Los Angeles Session #1 with Firestarter Music’s Andrea von Foerster on Thursday, Nov 17, 2011 (3:00 p.m.) at SAE Institute London, UK is SOLD OUT
What do Andrea von Foerster and Chris Mollere have in common? They are both special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions at SAE Institute of Technology in London. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these two seasoned execs are prolific users of music who select, commission and place music for films and television shows broadcast around the world. At NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities, and get immediate feedback to your music. Subscribers to Music Week and SongLink also receive discount. BACKGROUND NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions have been a hit in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin. Why? Because participants’ music is heard and they receive immediate feedback. The result? Placements! Since these sessions launched in April 2011, participants have enjoyed placements in True Blood and Dexter, with more placements pending (click here to read more). “We have created an access point that wasn’t available before,” says Tess Taylor, president of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) and creator of the series. “We’re thrilled with the success of these sessions in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin, as are participants. This broadens the access to music, access that might otherwise not exist. We look forward to bringing these sessions to London.” NARIP’s sessions diversify potential usage of music and are appropriate for those who represent catalogs of all sizes. Scroll down to buy tickets now for Andrea von Foerster’s Music Supervisor Session #1 or for Chris Mollere’s Music Supervisor Session #2. NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions have featured the following A-listers: Film & TV Music Supervisors:
Advertising Agency Music Supervisors (NOTE: sessions in New York are ongoing as of October 2011, see calender sidebar for dates and times):
BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who placed a song from his catalog (“Soul of a Man Never Dies”) in an episode of True Blood following our session with Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. He has also placed a song in Dexter (“Jhaira”) which airs on October 23, 2011 in the US. You can read more about this here. These sessions should be of particular interest to those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in Los Angeles. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions in Los Angeles, Berlin, San Francisco and New York, participants have been able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receive instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session in London, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities that will be emailed to them in advance of the session. Participants then present music and get immediate, direct feedback from one music supervisor. What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions held earlier this year in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin and New York:
£179 NARIP Members * (discount also applies for AIM, ASCAP, BASCA, BPI, MMF, MPA, IMRO and PRS members, as well as to subscribers to Music Week and SongLink) £199 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (does not include Monthly Membership). REGISTER FOR BOTH LONDON SUPERVISOR SESSIONS AND GET FREE ADMISSION TO NOV 15 PROGRAM (How To Pitch, Market & License Music For Film & TV – a £65 value). To receive FREE admission to Nov 15 panel, just select the Premium Ticket option below. Subscribers to Music Week and SongLink also receive discount. THANK YOU Special thanks to Jody Millerchip at SAE Institute in London for her help with this series. ABOUT THE SUPERVISORS  Andrea von Foerster, Firestarter Music Session #1 on Thursday, November 17, 2011 (3:00 p.m.) – THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT Andrea von Foerster was born in the West Midlands in England and grew up in various parts of the U.K., Indiana and Southern California. She got her start in the music business while attending the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. Andrea started working at Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group in the music department for live action features during her junior year on such films as Armageddon, Gone In Sixty Seconds and her favorite…High Fidelity. Andrea has done music supervision for film, television and online projects for the last ten years. Credits include music documentaries such as Freestyle: The Art Of Rhyme, Mayor Of The Sunset Strip and The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights as well as independent films such as (500) Days Of Summer, It’s Kind of A Funny Story and most recently From Prada To Nada. Television work includes The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy and Dollhouse and numerous MTV shows such as Run’s House and Life Of Ryan. She is currently working on the studio feature Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (New Line Cinema) and the independent film I Am Ben in addition to the TV shows Modern Family (ABC), Traffic Light (Fox), Stargate Universe (Sy-Fy) and Chronicle Chris Mollere, Fusion Music Supervision Session #2 on Thursday, November 17, 2011 (6:30 p.m.) – THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT Music Supervisor Chris Mollere’s diverse interest in the world began quite early in life. Growing up in a military family, he traveled extensively while living in Europe and various stateside locations. At an early age he developed a unique appreciation and love for all styles of music. He especially credits his family’s love of music and his father’s extensive record collection as an early influence. His passion and love of music evolved even further as he began attending concerts and playing music himself. Chris attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and in addition to receiving an excellent education in the areas of psychology, advertising and business, he participated in countless music events that the city and state had to offer. Living in Austin provided Chris unlimited opportunities to attend concerts ranging from the most seasoned performers to a diverse variety of new artists. Becoming friends with many musicians and music venue owners provided Chris with a unique perspective of the behind the scenes challenges and business aspects of music. To further expand his knowledge of the music business, Chris worked with bands in management, production and promotional capacities. These early positions helped Chris understand many of the diverse facets involved in the music industry. After graduation, Chris moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a full time career in music and entertainment. One of Chris’s first jobs was as a Producer’s / Composer’s Assistant at Music Forever in Hollywood. There he served as a liaison with record labels, advertising agencies, directors and producers while working on a plethora of projects. One of these projects was the film Memory, which provided Chris his first opportunity to work as a music supervisor, an experience that would confirm he could fuse together his passion for music and film. Since then, Chris has had numerous credits as a music supervisor, including working on the ABC Family Television series Kyle XY and 10 Things I Hate About You, as well as on the feature films The Box, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Chris is currently the music supervisor for the CW television series The Vampire Diaries as well as for the ABC Family series Greek and Pretty Little Liars. He has recently completed the soundtrack for Season One of The Vampire Diaries, which was released on Capitol Records in October 2010, and he recently completed working on the soundtrack for Season One of Pretty Little Liars which is out on Water Tower Records. WHEN Session #1 with Firestarter Music’s Andrea von Foerster Thursday, November 17, 2011 (3:00 p.m.) – THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT 2:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 3:00 p.m. – Program begins 4:15 p.m. – Break 5:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Independents and Majors Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute London SAE House 297 Kingsland Road E8 4DD London Click here for map. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 44 (0) 20 300 282 47 (UK) or 818-769-7007 (US) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 44 (0) 20 300 282 47 or 818-769-7007 (US), or email daniel AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Andrea von Foerster Chris Mollere NARIP SAE Institute London Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-11-17 | In London – Music Supervisor Session #2: Chris Mollere *SOLD OUT*
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Music Supervisors from Los Angeles Session #2 with Fusion Music Supervision’s Chris Mollere on Thu, Nov 17, 2011 (6:30 p.m.) at SAE Institute London, UK is
What do Andrea von Foerster and Chris Mollere have in common? They are both special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions at SAE Institute of Technology in London. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these two seasoned execs are prolific users of music who select, commission and place music for films and television shows broadcast around the world. At NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities, and get immediate feedback to your music. BACKGROUND NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions have been a hit in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin. Why? Because participants’ music is heard and they receive immediate feedback. The result? Placements! Since these sessions launched in April 2011, participants have enjoyed placements in True Blood and Dexter, with more placements pending (click here to read more). “We have created an access point that wasn’t available before,” says Tess Taylor, president of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) and creator of the series. “We’re thrilled with the success of these sessions in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin, as are participants. This broadens the access to music, access that might otherwise not exist. We look forward to bringing these sessions to London.” NARIP’s sessions diversify potential usage of music and are appropriate for those who represent catalogs of all sizes. Scroll down to buy tickets now for Andrea von Foerster’s Music Supervisor Session #1 or for Chris Mollere’s Music Supervisor Session #2. NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions have featured the following A-listers: Film & TV Music Supervisors:
Advertising Agency Music Supervisors (NOTE: sessions in New York are ongoing as of October 2011, see calender sidebar for dates and times):
BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who placed a song from his catalog (“Soul of a Man Never Dies”) in an episode of True Blood following our session with Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. He has also placed a song in Dexter (“Jhaira”) which airs on October 23, 2011 in the US. You can read more about this here. These sessions should be of particular interest to those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in Los Angeles. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions in Los Angeles, Berlin, San Francisco and New York, participants have been able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receive instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session in London, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities that will be emailed to them in advance of the session. Participants then present music and get immediate, direct feedback from one music supervisor. What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions held earlier this year in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin and New York:
£179 NARIP Members * (discount also applies for AIM, ASCAP, BASCA, BPI, MMF, MPA, IMRO and PRS members, as well as to subscribers to Music Week and SongLink) £199 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (does not include Monthly Membership). REGISTER FOR BOTH LONDON SUPERVISOR SESSIONS AND GET FREE ADMISSION TO NOV 15 PROGRAM (How To Pitch, Market & License Music For Film & TV – a £65 value). To receive FREE admission to Nov 15 panel, just select the Premium Ticket option below. Subscribers to Music Week and SongLink also receive discount. THANK YOU Special thanks to Jody Millerchip at SAE Institute in London for her help with this series. ABOUT THE SUPERVISORS Andrea von Foerster, Firestarter Music Session #1 on Thursday, November 17, 2011 (3:00 p.m.) – THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT Andrea von Foerster was born in the West Midlands in England and grew up in various parts of the U.K., Indiana and Southern California. She got her start in the music business while attending the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. Andrea started working at Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group in the music department for live action features during her junior year on such films as Armageddon, Gone In Sixty Seconds and her favorite…High Fidelity. Andrea has done music supervision for film, television and online projects for the last ten years. Credits include music documentaries such as Freestyle: The Art Of Rhyme, Mayor Of The Sunset Strip and The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights as well as independent films such as (500) Days Of Summer, It’s Kind of A Funny Story and most recently From Prada To Nada. Television work includes The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy and Dollhouse and numerous MTV shows such as Run’s House and Life Of Ryan. She is currently working on the studio feature Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (New Line Cinema) and the independent film I Am Ben in addition to the TV shows Modern Family (ABC), Traffic Light (Fox), Stargate Universe (Sy-Fy) and Chronicle. Chris Mollere, Fusion Music Supervision Session #2 on Thursday, November 17, 2011 (6:30 p.m.) – THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT Music Supervisor Chris Mollere’s diverse interest in the world began quite early in life. Growing up in a military family, he traveled extensively while living in Europe and various stateside locations. At an early age he developed a unique appreciation and love for all styles of music. He especially credits his family’s love of music and his father’s extensive record collection as an early influence. His passion and love of music evolved even further as he began attending concerts and playing music himself. Chris attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and in addition to receiving an excellent education in the areas of psychology, advertising and business, he participated in countless music events that the city and state had to offer. Living in Austin provided Chris unlimited opportunities to attend concerts ranging from the most seasoned performers to a diverse variety of new artists. Becoming friends with many musicians and music venue owners provided Chris with a unique perspective of the behind the scenes challenges and business aspects of music. To further expand his knowledge of the music business, Chris worked with bands in management, production and promotional capacities. These early positions helped Chris understand many of the diverse facets involved in the music industry. After graduation, Chris moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a full time career in music and entertainment. One of Chris’s first jobs was as a Producer’s / Composer’s Assistant at Music Forever in Hollywood. There he served as a liaison with record labels, advertising agencies, directors and producers while working on a plethora of projects. One of these projects was the film Memory, which provided Chris his first opportunity to work as a music supervisor, an experience that would confirm he could fuse together his passion for music and film. Since then, Chris has had numerous credits as a music supervisor, including working on the ABC Family Television series Kyle XY and 10 Things I Hate About You, as well as on the feature films The Box, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Chris is currently the music supervisor for the CW television series The Vampire Diaries as well as for the ABC Family series Greek and Pretty Little Liars. He has recently completed the soundtrack for Season One of The Vampire Diaries, which was released on Capitol Records in October 2010, and he recently completed working on the soundtrack for Season One of Pretty Little Liars which is out on Water Tower Records. Special thanks to Jody Millerchip at SAE Institute in London for her help with this series. WHEN Session #2 with Fusion Music Supervision’s Chris Mollere – THIS SESSION IS SOLD OUT Thursday, November 17, 2011 (6:30 p.m.) 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 6:30 p.m. – Program begins 7:45 p.m. – Break 9:00 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Independents and Majors Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute London SAE House 297 Kingsland Road E8 4DD London Click here for map. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 (US) or 44 (0) 20 300 282 47 (UK) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 (US), 44 (0) 20 300 282 47 (UK) or email daniel AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Andrea von Foerster Chris Mollere NARIP SAE Institute London Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-11-16 | In London – Music Supervisor Session #4: Andrea von Foerster *JUST ADDED*
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Music Supervisors from Los Angeles JUST ADDED Session #4 with Firestarter Music’s Andrea von Foerster on Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011 (6:30 p.m.) at SAE Institute London, UK
Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these two seasoned execs are prolific users of music who select, commission and place music for films and television shows broadcast around the world. At NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities, and get immediate feedback to your music. Subscribers to Music Week and SongLink also receive discount. BACKGROUND NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions have been a hit in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin. Why? Because participants’ music is heard and they receive immediate feedback. The result? Placements! Since these sessions launched in April 2011, participants have enjoyed placements in True Blood and Dexter, with more placements pending (click here to read more). “We have created an access point that wasn’t available before,” says Tess Taylor, president of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) and creator of the series. “We’re thrilled with the success of these sessions in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin, as are participants. This broadens the access to music, access that might otherwise not exist. We look forward to bringing these sessions to London.” NARIP’s sessions diversify potential usage of music and are appropriate for those who represent catalogs of all sizes. Scroll down to buy tickets now for Andrea von Foerster’s Music Supervisor Session #4 or for Chris Mollere’s Music Supervisor Session #3. NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions have featured the following A-listers: Film & TV Music Supervisors:
Advertising Agency Music Supervisors (NOTE: sessions in New York are ongoing as of November 2011, see calender sidebar for dates and times):
BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who placed a song from his catalog (“Soul of a Man Never Dies”) in an episode of True Blood following our session with Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. He has also placed a song in Dexter (“Jhaira”) which airs on October 23, 2011 in the US. You can read more about this here. These sessions should be of particular interest to those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in Los Angeles. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions in Los Angeles, Berlin, San Francisco and New York, participants have been able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receive instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session in London, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities that will be emailed to them in advance of the session. Participants then present music and get immediate, direct feedback from one music supervisor. What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions held earlier this year in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin and New York:
£179 NARIP Members * (discount also applies for AIM, ASCAP, BASCA, BPI, MMF, MPA, IMRO and PRS members, as well as to subscribers to Music Week and SongLink) £199 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (does not include Monthly Membership). REGISTER FOR BOTH *NEWLY ADDED* LONDON SUPERVISOR SESSIONS ON Wed Nov 16 AND GET FREE ADMISSION TO NOV 15 PROGRAM (How To Pitch, Market & License Music For Film & TV – a £65 value). To receive FREE admission to Nov 15 panel, just select the Premium Ticket option below. Subscribers to Music Week and SongLink also receive discount. THANK YOU Special thanks to Jody Millerchip at SAE Institute London for her help with this series. ABOUT THE SUPERVISORS Chris Mollere, Fusion Music Supervision Session #3 on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (3:00 p.m.) Music Supervisor Chris Mollere’s diverse interest in the world began quite early in life. Growing up in a military family, he traveled extensively while living in Europe and various stateside locations. At an early age he developed a unique appreciation and love for all styles of music. He especially credits his family’s love of music and his father’s extensive record collection as an early influence. His passion and love of music evolved even further as he began attending concerts and playing music himself. Chris attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and in addition to receiving an excellent education in the areas of psychology, advertising and business, he participated in countless music events that the city and state had to offer. Living in Austin provided Chris unlimited opportunities to attend concerts ranging from the most seasoned performers to a diverse variety of new artists. Becoming friends with many musicians and music venue owners provided Chris with a unique perspective of the behind the scenes challenges and business aspects of music. To further expand his knowledge of the music business, Chris worked with bands in management, production and promotional capacities. These early positions helped Chris understand many of the diverse facets involved in the music industry. After graduation, Chris moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a full time career in music and entertainment. One of Chris’s first jobs was as a Producer’s / Composer’s Assistant at Music Forever in Hollywood. There he served as a liaison with record labels, advertising agencies, directors and producers while working on a plethora of projects. One of these projects was the film Memory, which provided Chris his first opportunity to work as a music supervisor, an experience that would confirm he could fuse together his passion for music and film. Since then, Chris has had numerous credits as a music supervisor, including working on the ABC Family Television series Kyle XY and 10 Things I Hate About You, as well as on the feature films The Box, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Chris is currently the music supervisor for the CW television series The Vampire Diaries as well as for the ABC Family series Greek and Pretty Little Liars. He has recently completed the soundtrack for Season One of The Vampire Diaries, which was released on Capitol Records in October 2010, and he recently completed working on the soundtrack for Season One of Pretty Little Liars which is out on Water Tower Records. Andrea von Foerster, Firestarter Music Session #4 on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (6:30 p.m.) Andrea von Foerster was born in the West Midlands in England and grew up in various parts of the U.K., Indiana and Southern California. She got her start in the music business while attending the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. Andrea started working at Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group in the music department for live action features during her junior year on such films as Armageddon, Gone In Sixty Seconds and her favorite…High Fidelity. Andrea has done music supervision for film, television and online projects for the last ten years. Credits include music documentaries such as Freestyle: The Art Of Rhyme, Mayor Of The Sunset Strip and The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights as well as independent films such as (500) Days Of Summer, It’s Kind of A Funny Story and most recently From Prada To Nada. Television work includes The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy and Dollhouse and numerous MTV shows such as Run’s House and Life Of Ryan. She is currently working on the studio feature Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (New Line Cinema) and the independent film I Am Ben in addition to the TV shows Modern Family (ABC), Traffic Light (Fox), Stargate Universe (Sy-Fy) and Chronicle WHEN Session #4 with Firestarter Music’s Andrea von Foerster Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (6:30 p.m.) 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 6:30 p.m. – Program begins 7:45 p.m. – Break 9:00 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Independents and Majors Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute London SAE House 297 Kingsland Road E8 4DD London Click here for map. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 44 (0) 20 300 282 47 (UK) or 818-769-7007 (US) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 44 (0) 20 300 282 47 or 818-769-7007 (US), or email daniel AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Andrea von Foerster Chris Mollere NARIP SAE Institute London Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-11-16 | In London – Music Supervisor Session #3: Chris Mollere *JUST ADDED*
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Music Supervisors from Los Angeles JUST ADDED Session #3 with Fusion Music Supervision’s Chris Mollere on Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011 (3:00 p.m.) at SAE Institute London, UK
What do Andrea von Foerster and Chris Mollere have in common? They are both special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions at SAE Institute in London. Our first two London sessions with Andrea and Chris on Thursday, November 17 have SOLD OUT so we just added two more on Wednesday, November 16. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision, these two seasoned execs are prolific users of music who select, commission and place music for films and television shows broadcast around the world. At NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities, and get immediate feedback to your music. Subscribers to Music Week and SongLink also receive discount. BACKGROUND NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions have been a hit in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin. Why? Because participants’ music is heard and they receive immediate feedback. The result? Placements! Since these sessions launched in April 2011, participants have enjoyed placements in True Blood and Dexter, with more placements pending (click here to read more). “We have created an access point that wasn’t available before,” says Tess Taylor, president of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) and creator of the series. “We’re thrilled with the success of these sessions in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Berlin, as are participants. This broadens the access to music, access that might otherwise not exist. We look forward to bringing these sessions to London.” NARIP’s sessions diversify potential usage of music and are appropriate for those who represent catalogs of all sizes. Scroll down to buy tickets now for Andrea von Foerster’s Music Supervisor Session #4 or for Chris Mollere’s Music Supervisor Session #3. NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions have featured the following A-listers: Film & TV Music Supervisors:
Advertising Agency Music Supervisors (NOTE: sessions in New York are ongoing as of November 2011, see calender sidebar for dates and times):
BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who placed a song from his catalog (“Soul of a Man Never Dies”) in an episode of True Blood following our session with Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. He has also placed a song in Dexter (“Jhaira”) which airs on October 23, 2011 in the US. You can read more about this here. These sessions should be of particular interest to those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) music supervisors in Los Angeles. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions in Los Angeles, Berlin, San Francisco and New York, participants have been able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receive instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session in London, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities that will be emailed to them in advance of the session. Participants then present music and get immediate, direct feedback from one music supervisor. What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions held earlier this year in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin and New York:
£179 NARIP Members * (discount also applies for AIM, ASCAP, BASCA, BPI, MMF, MPA, IMRO and PRS members, as well as to subscribers to Music Week and SongLink) £199 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (does not include Monthly Membership). REGISTER FOR BOTH *NEWLY ADDED* LONDON SUPERVISOR SESSIONS ON Wed Nov 16 AND GET FREE ADMISSION TO NOV 15 PROGRAM (How To Pitch, Market & License Music For Film & TV – a £65 value). To receive FREE admission to Nov 15 panel, just select the Premium Ticket option below. Subscribers to Music Week and SongLink also receive discount. THANK YOU Special thanks to Jody Millerchip at SAE Institute London for her help with this series. ABOUT THE SUPERVISORS Chris Mollere, Fusion Music Supervision Session #3 on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (3:00 p.m.) Music Supervisor Chris Mollere’s diverse interest in the world began quite early in life. Growing up in a military family, he traveled extensively while living in Europe and various stateside locations. At an early age he developed a unique appreciation and love for all styles of music. He especially credits his family’s love of music and his father’s extensive record collection as an early influence. His passion and love of music evolved even further as he began attending concerts and playing music himself. Chris attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and in addition to receiving an excellent education in the areas of psychology, advertising and business, he participated in countless music events that the city and state had to offer. Living in Austin provided Chris unlimited opportunities to attend concerts ranging from the most seasoned performers to a diverse variety of new artists. Becoming friends with many musicians and music venue owners provided Chris with a unique perspective of the behind the scenes challenges and business aspects of music. To further expand his knowledge of the music business, Chris worked with bands in management, production and promotional capacities. These early positions helped Chris understand many of the diverse facets involved in the music industry. After graduation, Chris moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a full time career in music and entertainment. One of Chris’s first jobs was as a Producer’s / Composer’s Assistant at Music Forever in Hollywood. There he served as a liaison with record labels, advertising agencies, directors and producers while working on a plethora of projects. One of these projects was the film Memory, which provided Chris his first opportunity to work as a music supervisor, an experience that would confirm he could fuse together his passion for music and film. Since then, Chris has had numerous credits as a music supervisor, including working on the ABC Family Television series Kyle XY and 10 Things I Hate About You, as well as on the feature films The Box, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Chris is currently the music supervisor for the CW television series The Vampire Diaries as well as for the ABC Family series Greek and Pretty Little Liars. He has recently completed the soundtrack for Season One of The Vampire Diaries, which was released on Capitol Records in October 2010, and he recently completed working on the soundtrack for Season One of Pretty Little Liars which is out on Water Tower Records. Andrea von Foerster, Firestarter Music Session #4 on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (6:30 p.m.) Andrea von Foerster was born in the West Midlands in England and grew up in various parts of the U.K., Indiana and Southern California. She got her start in the music business while attending the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. Andrea started working at Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group in the music department for live action features during her junior year on such films as Armageddon, Gone In Sixty Seconds and her favorite…High Fidelity. Andrea has done music supervision for film, television and online projects for the last ten years. Credits include music documentaries such as Freestyle: The Art Of Rhyme, Mayor Of The Sunset Strip and The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights as well as independent films such as (500) Days Of Summer, It’s Kind of A Funny Story and most recently From Prada To Nada. Television work includes The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy and Dollhouse and numerous MTV shows such as Run’s House and Life Of Ryan. She is currently working on the studio feature Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (New Line Cinema) and the independent film I Am Ben in addition to the TV shows Modern Family (ABC), Traffic Light (Fox), Stargate Universe (Sy-Fy) and Chronicle WHEN Session #3 with Fusion Music Supervision’s Chris Mollere Wednesday, November 16, 2011 (3:00 p.m.) 2:30 p.m. – Registration and networking 3:00 p.m. – Program begins 4:15 p.m. – Break 5:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Independents and Majors Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in film and television. WHERE SAE Institute London SAE House 297 Kingsland Road E8 4DD London Click here for map. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 44 (0) 20 300 282 47 (UK) or 818-769-7007 (US) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 44 (0) 20 300 282 47 or 818-769-7007 (US), or email daniel AT narip DOT com. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Andrea von Foerster Chris Mollere NARIP SAE Institute London Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-11-15 | In London – How To Pitch, Market & License Music For Film & TV
How To Pitch, Market & License Music For Film & TV on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at the PRS For Music Boardroom in London
YOU WILL LEARN:
GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles): Chris Mollere, Fusion Music Supervision Andrea von Foerster, Firestarter Music Sharon Dean, Executive Director NARIP UK, Director Respect Music (co-moderator) Tess Taylor, NARIP President (moderator) WHEN Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Licensing & Film Professionals Anyone seeking to create or enhance revenue from music licensing. WHERE PRS For Music Boardroom 29-33 Berners Street London W1T 3AB Click here for map. COST £55 NARIP Members * ((discount also applies for AIM, ASCAP, BASCA, BPI, MMF, MPA, IMRO and PRS members, as well as to subscribers of Music Week and SonLink) £65 Non-Members * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only (does not include Monthly Membership). AIM, ASCAP, BASCA, BPI, MMF, MPA, IMRO and PRS members please email daniel AT narip DOT com for directions to get discounted rate. Subscribers to Music Week and SongLink also receive discount. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online (just scroll down) using PayPal or any major credit card (you need not be a PayPal member) 2. Call 44 (0) 20 300 282 47 (UK) or 818-769-7007 (US) to register with credit card 3. Walk-up if space permits (advance registration is recommended). Pre-payment guarantees seating. No refunds, all ticket sales final. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 44 (0) 20 300 282 47 (UK) or 818-769-7007 (US) or email daniel@narip.com. THANK YOU Special thanks to Alex Spargo at PRS for assistance with this event. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Andrea von Foerster, Firestarter Music Andrea von Foerster was born in the West Midlands in England and grew up in various parts of the U.K., Indiana and Southern California. She got her start in the music business while attending the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. Andrea started working at Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group in the music department for live action features during her junior year on such films as Armageddon, Gone In Sixty Seconds and her favorite…High Fidelity. Andrea has done music supervision for film, television and online projects for the last ten years. Credits include music documentaries such as Freestyle: The Art Of Rhyme, Mayor Of The Sunset Strip and The White Stripes Under Great White Northern Lights as well as independent films such as (500) Days Of Summer, It’s Kind of A Funny Story and most recently From Prada To Nada. Television work includes The O.C., Grey’s Anatomy and Dollhouse and numerous MTV shows such as Run’s House and Life Of Ryan. She is currently working on the studio feature Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (New Line Cinema) and the independent film I Am Ben in addition to the TV shows Modern Family (ABC), Traffic Light (Fox), Stargate Universe (Sy-Fy) and Chronicle. Chris Mollere, Fusion Music Supervision Music Supervisor Chris Mollere’s diverse interest in the world began quite early in life. Growing up in a military family, he traveled extensively while living in Europe and various stateside locations. At an early age he developed a unique appreciation and love for all styles of music. He especially credits his family’s love of music and his father’s extensive record collection as an early influence. His passion and love of music evolved even further as he began attending concerts and playing music himself. Chris attended and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and in addition to receiving an excellent education in the areas of psychology, advertising and business, he participated in countless music events that the city and state had to offer. Living in Austin provided Chris unlimited opportunities to attend concerts ranging from the most seasoned performers to a diverse variety of new artists. Becoming friends with many musicians and music venue owners provided Chris with a unique perspective of the behind the scenes challenges and business aspects of music. To further expand his knowledge of the music business, Chris worked with bands in management, production and promotional capacities. These early positions helped Chris understand many of the diverse facets involved in the music industry. After graduation, Chris moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a full time career in music and entertainment. One of Chris’s first jobs was as a Producer’s / Composer’s Assistant at Music Forever in Hollywood. There he served as a liaison with record labels, advertising agencies, directors and producers while working on a plethora of projects. One of these projects was the film Memory, which provided Chris his first opportunity to work as a music supervisor, an experience that would confirm he could fuse together his passion for music and film. Since then, Chris has had numerous credits as a music supervisor, including working on the ABC Family Television series Kyle XY and 10 Things I Hate About You, as well as on the feature films The Box, I Hope They Serve Beer In Hell and The Haunting of Molly Hartley. Chris is currently the music supervisor for the CW television series The Vampire Diaries as well as for the ABC Family series Greek and Pretty Little Liars. He has recently completed the soundtrack for Season One of The Vampire Diaries, which was released on Capitol Records in October 2010, and he recently completed working on the soundtrack for Season One of Pretty Little Liars which is out on Water Tower Records.  Sharon Dean, Executive Director NARIP UK, Director Respect Music (co-moderator) Ms. Dean is Executive Director or NARIP UK and Founder / Director of London-based publishing company Respect Music. Prior to starting Respect Music she was Director of Licensing at PRS for Music where she was responsible for all audio / product / media licensing. She is also on the Board of AIM.  Tess Taylor, NARIP President (moderator) Tess Taylor is president of the National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) and creator of NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions, which have yielded multiple placements in shows such as True Blood, Dexter and others in less than six months since the series inception in 2011. Featuring top music supervisors from the film, TV and ad agency sectors, NARIP’s sessions have been a hit in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin and New York, with sessions scheduled in London in November 2011 (two of which are sold out). One of the nation’s leading authorities on careers in the music and record industries, Ms. Taylor has connected countless people to jobs and opportunities through her work in the US and abroad, cultivated collaborations for over two decades, helped launch hundreds of projects and several companies. Music Connection magazine named Ms. Taylor in its list of “50 Innovators, Iconoclasts, Groundbreakers & Guiding Lights of 2008” (Dec 2008). Dubbed “International Music Ambassador” by music supervisor P.J. Bloom (Glee, Nip/Tuck, The Shield, CSI: Miami), Ms. Taylor works with groups such as the European Music Export Office, Danish Songwriters Guild, French Music Export Office, Boomtown (Sweden), Berlin Music Commission and others to connect their members to opportunities in LA and throughout the U.S. She has consulted leading businesses such as MySpace.com in its start-up phase, InsideSessions (a joint venture between the Universal Music Group and Penguin Putnam, Inc.), The Walt Disney Company, BMG Entertainment (formerly Sony BMG), Concord Records and others. Ms. Taylor has lectured at the Harvard Business School, in Bangalore, Berlin and beyond. She recently keynoted at Popkomm (Berlin), at the Drucker Career Conference (LA), the Trigger Creative Conference (Borlange, Sweden), and guest-lectured at the University of Vienna’s Institute für Popularmusik in Austria. She was invited to present her “Success Strategies” at NAMM 2011. Deeply annoyed by people who think music should be free, Ms. Taylor is a vigorous defender of intellectual property rights and debated Electronic Frontier Foundation co-founder John Perry Barlow on “free music” at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth (2006) and was invited for a rematch at Ohio University (2008). She won both times. From 1988 to 1993 Ms. Taylor was employed at MCA Records, Inc., last serving as Associate Director of Marketing. A classically trained pianist, she studied music at the University of Vienna, and is a Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Redlands’ Johnston College where she received her BA degree in music, German and literature. She loves traveling the world, nibbling dark chocolates and drinks lots of tea. She also loves fine fountain pens, anything written or recorded by Glenn Gould or Pete Townshend, gripping crime novels and hiking with her English cocker spaniel. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Andrea von Foerster Chris Mollere NARIP PRS Respect Music Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-11-12 | In LA – Music Biz Brunch @ Weinglass Music
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| 2011-11-10 | In NY – NARIP Music Supervisor Session #6: Ryan Fitch *SOLD OUT*
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Music Supervisors from Top Ad Agencies Session #6 with Saatchi & Saatchi’s Ryan Fitch on Thu, Nov 10, 2011 at Shelter Island Sound in New York is
What do Jessica Dierauer, Jean Scofield, Paul Greco, Mike Boris, Josh Rabinowitz and Ryan Fitch have in common? They are all special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions at Shelter Island Sound in New York. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision at the top ad agencies in the world, these six seasoned executives select, commission and place (and in some cases, create) music for global advertising campaigns for the world’s most recognizable brands. In NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. Come meet these career-makers. BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who placed a song from his catalog (“Soul of a Man Never Dies”) in an episode of True Blood and another song in a episode of Dexter (“Jhiara”) following our session with Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. You can read more about it here. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) ad agency music supervisors in town. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions in Los Angeles, participants were able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session in New York, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities and get immediate, direct feedback from one ad agency music supervisor. What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions held earlier this year in Los Angeles:
$249 NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $329 Non-Members REGISTER FOR ALL SIX NEW YORK SESSIONS AND SAVE $1,349 for NARIP Members (save $145 – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $1,829 for Non-Members (save $145) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. To register for all six sessions and receive the discount, select Premium Ticket option below (scroll down). ABOUT THE SUPERVISORS Jessica Dierauer , Executive Producer of Music and Creative Content, Y&R Session #1 on Thursday, September 15, 2011 Based out of Y&R’s flagship New York office, Dierauer is responsible for everything related to music — from licensing tracks and hiring composers, to creating new opportunities for Y&R’s clients throughout the entertainment industry. She previously served as executive content producer for Y&R New York where for the past two years she has produced and executed integrated campaigns, Web sites, new media applications and events for clients like LG, Office Depot and Malaria No More.  Jean Scofield, Music Producer, McGarry Bowen Session #2 on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Born on the day MTV made its debut, Jean Scofield grew up in New York City’s West Village surrounded by musicians and artists. With a world-renowned musician for a father and an industrious manager and producer for a mother, she’s always had an aptitude for balancing the creative and the administrative. Today you can find Jean at mcgarrybowen in the music department. She is a performing artist and audiophile as well. That passion enhances her professional experiences. Her knowledge and industry relationships are diverse, defining her as a current, authentic resource.  Paul Greco, Director of Music & Radio Production, J. Walter Thompson —- JUST ADDED Session #3 on Thursday, October 6, 2011 After graduating from college as a communication arts major, Paul took his lifelong love of music and started his career in the ad music business as a recording engineer at NYC’s busiest studios. He worked for the ad biz’ biggest clients and ad agencies. From there he landed at BBDO NY as Music and Radio Producer where he produced music for many of their biggest and award winning accounts including Pepsi, FedEx, GE, Visa, and HBO. Paul was recruited to join Young & Rubicam NY as Senior Music Producer and eventually rose to the position of Vice President Executive Music Producer, handling music production on Y&R’s biggest accounts such as Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper, Campbells Soup Co, LG Electronics, Met Life, Genworth Financial, U.S. Army, and 7up. He also worked with Y&R on a campaign for New York City’s bid for the 2012 Olympics, which won the AICP First Place Award for Best Musical Arrangement and the Pella Windows account which was nominated for a television EMMY Award. Paul has worked with many great recording artists such as Ray Charles, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Lou Reed, The Beastie Boys, They Might Giants, Whitney Houston, Patti Austin, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Boyz II Men, Frank Sinatra Jr., Glen Frey, Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals, Neil Sedaka and Michael Bolton. He has also worked with noted film composers Mark Mancina ( Lion King, Twister, Tarzan, Con Air), Mark Mothersbaugh ( The Royal Tannenbaums, Rushmore), and Rob Mounsey (Sex in the City and Working Girl). Paul has also recorded and produced notable celebrities like John Cleese, Bill Cosby, Cindy Crawford, Shaquille O’Neal, Walt Frazier, Gary Shandling, Madeline Kahn, and George Foreman. In 2009, Paul became Senior Creative Director of indie music publisher Spirit Music Group, where he placed music in spots for AT&T, Puma, Verizon, & M&M’s. In 2011 Paul was brought on as Director of Music & Radio Production at global ad agency JWT to lead their music department and collaborate on music branding ideas across all media.  Mike Boris, Senior VP / Executive Music Producer, McCann Erickson Session #4 on Thursday, October 13, 2011 Mike discovered the power of music at a very young age. While watching cartoons on Saturday mornings he shut the sound off his TV, and cranked his brother’s Led Zeppelin, Beatles, and Black Sabbath records. This experience made him realize how music affects the attitude of a picture and set him on his future career path. Mike began his career as a recording engineer which created a foundation of sonic excellence while also providing valuable insight into the creative process.. Mike transitioned to the role of music producer and honed his craft at several New York ad agencies before joining McCann in 2002. To date, he has worked on music for more than 5,000 TV commercials. Mike’s awards include the McCann-Erickson Producer of the Year for 2006, a CLIO, as well as several Effies. Mike was also the drummer of the band – More F*ING Cowbell – which won Adweek’s “Battle of the Ad Bands” for two consecutive years in 2008 and 2009. He actively pursues unique global talent to ensure his clients always receive a contemporary creative perspective. He is a frequent guest speaker for music industry panel discussions as well as a constant source for industry periodicals.  Josh Rabinowitz, SVP Director of Music, Grey Group Session #5 on Thursday, October 27, 2011 Josh Rabinowitz, Senior Vice President/Director of Music for the Grey Group, has been of one the most successful music executives in the advertising field for the past 15 years. As an executive music producer, he has worked on many top campaigns for brands such as Cover Girl, Pantene, Dr. Pepper, Sony Electronics and others. In addition, Rabinowitz has worked with an array of hit music artists, such as Rihanna, the Black Eyed Peas, Natasha Bedingfield, Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, Macy Gray, Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Smokey Robinson, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Thalia and Anastacia. Rabinowitz became a leading music producer in the late ’90s, when he was an Executive Producer of Music at the major ad agency, Young & Rubicam. Then in 2005, he moved to top agency Grey, where he has helmed the music department ever since. Rabinowitz has been the recipient of many awards for music in advertising. Also, he has been a bi-weekly contributor to Billboard magazine, and he has been quoted or cited in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Adweek, Ad Age, Fast Company, Creativity, the Boston Globe and the New York Post. Ryan Fitch, Music Producer, Saatchi & Saatchi Session #6 on Thursday, November 10, 2011 As one of Saatchi & Saatchi’s most seasoned and gifted music producers, Ryan Fitch has spent the last 7 years integrating music into TV, radio and interactive campaigns for top global brands like Procter & Gamble, JCPenney, Miller, General Mills and Cadbury among others. Conservatory-trained and an avid fan of all music genres, Ryan has both the unique ability for finding that “perfect song” for his clients and the business savvy to close deals, whether it’s with a major work, such as John Lennon’s “Real Love” or music from an obscure indie artist. A lifelong musician with more than 16 years of experience in the music industry and an extensive background in audio engineering and digital audio workstations, Ryan understands the creation of music in today’s landscape on every fundamental level. During his tenure, Saatchi New York has earned several distinguished awards, including the prestigious Cannes award for Agency of the Year. Ryan was also named one of the “Top Music Ad Agency Executives” by the National Assn. of Record Industry Professionals. Program Moderator for NARIP Music Supervisor Series is Ed Razzano, VP of Film, TV & Catalog Marketing, BMG Chrysalis Ed Razzano, VP of Film, TV & Catalog Marketing, BMG Chrysalis. Until recently he was VP of Business Development for Ricall, an automated online music licensing platform supported by real-world music licensing experts. Prior to this was Senior Director at BMG Music Publishing in New York. At BMG he was responsible for negotiating synchronization licenses for advertising and merchandising in the US. While at BMG Razzano gained extensive international experience as he was also responsible for international clearance of all BMG’s US repertoire for music in advertising campaigns around the world. Razzano’s almost 20-year industry experience is drawn from far beyond his time at BMG Publishing. He started his career at a TV commercial editorial house, Crew Cuts Film & Tape, then went on to join the music department of one of the world’s largest advertising agencies at the time, DMB&B. His experience was fortified by positions at CBS Television as well as Universal Music Publishing and Independent music publisher, Spirit Music Group where as Senior Creative Director he oversaw all the film, television and commercial synchronization licensing. Special thanks to Steve Addabbo at Shelter Island Sound for his help with this series, to NARIP New York Board Members Mike Lane, Abhita Austin and to BMG Chrysalis’ Ed Razzano. WHEN Session #6 with Saatchi & Saatchi’s Ryan Fitch Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in advertising and branding campaigns. WHERE Shelter Island Sound 40 West 27th Street 7th Floor New York, New York 10001 Click here for map. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email jen AT narip DOTcom. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO BMG Chrysalis Grey Group J. Walter Thompson McCann Erickson McGarry Bowen NARIP Ryan Fitch’s Blog Saatchi & Saatchi Shelter Island Sound Young & Rubicam Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-11-02 | In LA – NARIP Radio Executive Session #3: Jimmy Steal
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions with Programming and Music Directors of LA’s Top-Rated Radio Stations Session #3 with Power 106-FM’s Jimmy Steal on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Universal Mastering Studios in Los Angeles
What do Julie Pilat, Jimmy Steal and Andrew Jeffries have in common? They program music for the most popular radio stations in Los Angeles and are all special guests at NARIP’s Radio Executive Sessions at Universal Mastering Studios in Los Angeles. Come meet these three important taste-makers at NARIP’s intimate sessions, pitch music, receive feedback, and get an inside peek at how they do their jobs. You will learn:
On the heels of NARIP’s successful Music Supervisor Sessions – intimate meetings with the best music supervisors in the business today – NARIP is proud to introduce its Radio Executive Sessions in the same mold. Through NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions, NARIP members have made placements in significant projects, including most recently Peter Kimmel who has placed songs from his catalog in True Blood (“Soul of a Man Never Dies”) and in Dexter (“Jhaira”) following our session with Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles – read more about these exciting placements here. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) radio executives at the top-rated stations in town. LIMITED ENROLLMENT OF ONLY 15 PEOPLE PER SESSION Limited to 15 people per session, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the executives and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. Participants will be able to pitch music on the spot and receive instant feedback as to whether a song is appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, radio air time – possible. Please note: NARIP cannot guarantee that any participants’ music will receive airtime. Above all, attendees get to meet key players in the modern radio business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each NARIP Radio Executive Session in Los Angeles, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music and get immediate, direct feedback from one radio executive. Here is what attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions (the same format as the upcoming Radio Executive Sessions) held earlier this year in Los Angeles:
$20 NARIP members (no pitch) $40 Non-members and general public (no pitch) To pitch music and receive live instant feedback from Julie Pilat, add Premium Ticket (limited to 15 individuals): $249: NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY, includes pitch-and-feedback opportunity) $329: Non-Members (includes pitch-and-feedback opportunity) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. REGISTER FOR ALL THREE LOS ANGELES SESSIONS $669 for NARIP Members (save $78 – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $899 for Non-Members (save $88) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. To register for all five sessions and receive the discount, select Premium Ticket option below (scroll down). ABOUT THE RADIO EXECUTIVES  Julie Pilat, Assistant Program Director / Music Director at KIIS FM and Program Director at KYSR 98-7fm Session #1 on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 A young Julie Pilat, obsessed with Hip Hop, Pop AND Rock, started her radio career while still in junior high. A Seattle native, she began answering phones at KUBE in 1992, and by the time she hit high school, Julie had her own ON AIR shift at the local college radio stations KGRG and KNHC. As soon as she was able to drive herself to the station, she got her own air shift at KUBE as well. Julie’s college years took her to Arizona (ASU) where she continued to foster her radio career and passion for music at KPWR (Hip Hop) and KEDJ (Alternative Rock) in Phoenix, where she held down air shifts and worked in the programming departments. In 1998, she returned to Seattle and landed the midday air shift and the APD/MD job at KUBE. Four years later, Julie made the move to Los Angeles and was named the APD/MD at legendary Top 40 KIIS FM. The success of KIIS during her tenure there, coupled with an unbridled passion for manic genres made her the stand out choice to take over the helm at Clear Channel’s KYSR when the format switched to Alternative Rock in January of 2009. Today, Julie continues to hold both positions in the Clear Channel LA Radio Cluster (APD/MD at KIIS FM and PD at KYSR 98-7fm). In her “spare” time, Julie is a dedicated mentor and community leader. She donates time and resources to A Place Called Home in South Central and to the Youth Mentoring Connection. She is also passionate about discovering new music, mentoring new artists, and being creative with how radio can support the artist development process in the ever-changing music business. Julie’s Awards, Honors and Acknowledgements include:
 Andrew Jeffries, Head of AC Formats at 104.3 MYFM (Hot AC) and KOST 103.5 (AC) Session #2 on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 With over two decades in executive positions in radio, Andrew Jeffries’ experience spans several continents and major music territories including New Zealand, England, Scotland, Australia and the US. A native New Zealander, Jeffries now heads up AC Formats at Clear Channel Los Angeles’ 104.3 MYFM (Hot AC) and KOST 103.5 (AC). Prior positions include Program Director at Star San Francisco’s 101.3, Head of Programming for Music Choice Europe, and Program Director for KISS 100 London, KERRANG! Radio UK and Nova 93.7 in Perth Australia. He has also served as Program Director for Galaxy 105 (Yorkshire & Manchester), Beat 106 (Scotland), Southern FM (Brighton) and as Pro Tem Program Director for Ocean FM (Hampshire). Jeffries got his start in radio at River City Radio in Wanganui in New Zealand.  Jimmy Steal, VP of Programming at Power 106 Session #3 on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Currently Power 106 (Los Angeles) / National VP of Programming for all Emmis Radio Properties, Jimmy has guided KPWR to its highest ratings ever, across all demos. Jimmy has been with Emmis for 12 years. Prior to this he served as Director of Programming at KEGL / KDMX Dallas for Clear Channel Dallas. Under his guidance, KDMX achieved its highest ratings in their 25-year history, and KEGL achieved its highest 12+ share since the mid 90s. Prior to this he was Program Director at WKRQ Cincinnati where he elevated the radio station to a 7.3 share 12+, its highest rating in 5 years. Before Cincinnati, Jimmy was Assistant Program Director / Music Director for KEGL Dallas during which time the station achieved its highest ratings in the history of his day-part and and he was a member of the team that achieved highest ratings ever for the frequency. At WXXL Orlando as Assistant Program Director / Music Director and on-air talent, he elevated the station from a 4 share to a 12 share 12+, its highest rank and share ever. Jimmy (and Power 106) have won multiple NAB Marconi Awards, R & R Achievement Awards, Radio Ink’s Best PD Awards (including 2010), and Radio Music Awards. Power 106 was just nominated for another NAB Marconi Award. Originally from New York City, Jimmy lives in Los Angeles with his wife Juli, and their two children Ally (13), and Dylan (11). He holds a BA in Communications / Radio and TV Production from the University of Central Florida. WHEN Session #3 with Nov 9 with Jimmy Steal, VP of Programming at Power 106 / Emmis Radio Properties Wednesday, November 2, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in advertising and branding campaigns. WHERE Universal Mastering Studios 3400 Cahuenga Boulevard Building C Los Angeles, CA 90068 Tel: 818-286-6233 DIRECTIONS & MAP Universal Mastering Studios is not visible from the street (Cahuenga), it is in the same complex as LA Fitness, right next to Panasonic and in the former Hanna Barbera Building. It is just east of major cross street Universal Studios Boulevard. Click here for map. PARKING Parking is free, but please note that Universal Mastering Studios has only 5 spots allotted directly in front of the entrance to the studio. If these are full then continue into the parking structure where you will find more spots on level B2. Be sure to park ONLY in spots marked UMSW (Universal Mastering Studios West) – spots for NARIP event attendees will be reserved with traffic cones. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email daniel AT narip DOTcom. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Clear Channel KOST 103.5 Power 106 104.3 MYFM 98.7-FM103.5 NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-10-27 | In NY – NARIP Music Supervisor Session #5: Josh Rabinowitz
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions With Music Supervisors from Top Ad Agencies Session #5 with Grey Group’s Josh Rabinowitz on Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at Shelter Island Sound in New York
What do Jessica Dierauer, Jean Scofield, Paul Greco, Mike Boris, Josh Rabinowitz and Ryan Fitch have in common? They are all special guests at NARIP Music Supervisor Sessions at Shelter Island Sound in New York. Representing the best and brightest in music supervision at the top ad agencies in the world, these six seasoned executives select, commission and place (and in some cases, create) music for global advertising campaigns for the world’s most recognizable brands. In NARIP’s intimate sessions, you get to meet and pitch them for current opportunities. Come meet these career-makers. BACKGROUND NARIP members have made placements through these limited enrollment sessions, including most recently Peter Kimmel who placed a song from his catalog (“Soul of a Man Never Dies”) in an episode of True Blood and another song in a episode of Dexter (“Jhiara”) following our session with Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles. You can read more about it here. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who represent catalogs and/or seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) ad agency music supervisors in town. Limited to 15 people, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the supervisors and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. At private sessions in Los Angeles, participants were able to pitch for current opportunities on the spot, receiving instant feedback as to whether a song was appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, placements – possible. In some cases, participants even had time to re-work their music to better fit a supervisors’ needs. Above all, attendees MET key players in the modern music business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each session in New York, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music for specific opportunities and get immediate, direct feedback from one ad agency music supervisor. What attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions held earlier this year in Los Angeles:
$249 NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $329 Non-Members REGISTER FOR ALL SIX NEW YORK SESSIONS AND SAVE $1,349 for NARIP Members (save $145 – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $1,829 for Non-Members (save $145) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. To register for all six sessions and receive the discount, select Premium Ticket option below (scroll down). ABOUT THE SUPERVISORS Jessica Dierauer , Executive Producer of Music and Creative Content, Y&R Session #1 on Thursday, September 15, 2011 Based out of Y&R’s flagship New York office, Dierauer is responsible for everything related to music — from licensing tracks and hiring composers, to creating new opportunities for Y&R’s clients throughout the entertainment industry. She previously served as executive content producer for Y&R New York where for the past two years she has produced and executed integrated campaigns, Web sites, new media applications and events for clients like LG, Office Depot and Malaria No More. Jean Scofield, Music Producer, McGarry Bowen Session #2 on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Born on the day MTV made its debut, Jean Scofield grew up in New York City’s West Village surrounded by musicians and artists. With a world-renowned musician for a father and an industrious manager and producer for a mother, she’s always had an aptitude for balancing the creative and the administrative. Today you can find Jean at mcgarrybowen in the music department. She is a performing artist and audiophile as well. That passion enhances her professional experiences. Her knowledge and industry relationships are diverse, defining her as a current, authentic resource. Paul Greco, Director of Music & Radio Production, J. Walter Thompson —- JUST ADDED Session #3 on Thursday, October 6, 2011 After graduating from college as a communication arts major, Paul took his lifelong love of music and started his career in the ad music business as a recording engineer at NYC’s busiest studios. He worked for the ad biz’ biggest clients and ad agencies. From there he landed at BBDO NY as Music and Radio Producer where he produced music for many of their biggest and award winning accounts including Pepsi, FedEx, GE, Visa, and HBO. Paul was recruited to join Young & Rubicam NY as Senior Music Producer and eventually rose to the position of Vice President Executive Music Producer, handling music production on Y&R’s biggest accounts such as Dr Pepper and Diet Dr Pepper, Campbells Soup Co, LG Electronics, Met Life, Genworth Financial, U.S. Army, and 7up. He also worked with Y&R on a campaign for New York City’s bid for the 2012 Olympics, which won the AICP First Place Award for Best Musical Arrangement and the Pella Windows account which was nominated for a television EMMY Award. Paul has worked with many great recording artists such as Ray Charles, Lionel Richie, Luther Vandross, Lou Reed, The Beastie Boys, They Might Giants, Whitney Houston, Patti Austin, The Boys Choir of Harlem, Boyz II Men, Frank Sinatra Jr., Glen Frey, Donald Fagen of Steely Dan, Felix Cavaliere of the Rascals, Neil Sedaka and Michael Bolton. He has also worked with noted film composers Mark Mancina ( Lion King, Twister, Tarzan, Con Air), Mark Mothersbaugh ( The Royal Tannenbaums, Rushmore), and Rob Mounsey (Sex in the City and Working Girl). Paul has also recorded and produced notable celebrities like John Cleese, Bill Cosby, Cindy Crawford, Shaquille O’Neal, Walt Frazier, Gary Shandling, Madeline Kahn, and George Foreman. In 2009, Paul became Senior Creative Director of indie music publisher Spirit Music Group, where he placed music in spots for AT&T, Puma, Verizon, & M&M’s. In 2011 Paul was brought on as Director of Music & Radio Production at global ad agency JWT to lead their music department and collaborate on music branding ideas across all media. Mike Boris, Senior VP / Executive Music Producer, McCann Erickson Session #4 on Thursday, October 13, 2011 Mike discovered the power of music at a very young age. While watching cartoons on Saturday mornings he shut the sound off his TV, and cranked his brother’s Led Zeppelin, Beatles, and Black Sabbath records. This experience made him realize how music affects the attitude of a picture and set him on his future career path. Mike began his career as a recording engineer which created a foundation of sonic excellence while also providing valuable insight into the creative process.. Mike transitioned to the role of music producer and honed his craft at several New York ad agencies before joining McCann in 2002. To date, he has worked on music for more than 5,000 TV commercials. Mike’s awards include the McCann-Erickson Producer of the Year for 2006, a CLIO, as well as several Effies. Mike was also the drummer of the band – More F*ING Cowbell – which won Adweek’s “Battle of the Ad Bands” for two consecutive years in 2008 and 2009. He actively pursues unique global talent to ensure his clients always receive a contemporary creative perspective. He is a frequent guest speaker for music industry panel discussions as well as a constant source for industry periodicals. Josh Rabinowitz, SVP Director of Music, Grey Group Session #5 on Thursday, October 27, 2011 Josh Rabinowitz, Senior Vice President/Director of Music for the Grey Group, has been of one the most successful music executives in the advertising field for the past 15 years. As an executive music producer, he has worked on many top campaigns for brands such as Cover Girl, Pantene, Dr. Pepper, Sony Electronics and others. In addition, Rabinowitz has worked with an array of hit music artists, such as Rihanna, the Black Eyed Peas, Natasha Bedingfield, Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, Macy Gray, Run-DMC, LL Cool J, Smokey Robinson, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire, Thalia and Anastacia. Rabinowitz became a leading music producer in the late ’90s, when he was an Executive Producer of Music at the major ad agency, Young & Rubicam. Then in 2005, he moved to top agency Grey, where he has helmed the music department ever since. Rabinowitz has been the recipient of many awards for music in advertising. Also, he has been a bi-weekly contributor to Billboard magazine, and he has been quoted or cited in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, Adweek, Ad Age, Fast Company, Creativity, the Boston Globe and the New York Post. Ryan Fitch, Music Producer, Saatchi & Saatchi Session #6 on Thursday, November 10, 2011 As one of Saatchi & Saatchi’s most seasoned and gifted music producers, Ryan Fitch has spent the last 7 years integrating music into TV, radio and interactive campaigns for top global brands like Procter & Gamble, JCPenney, Miller, General Mills and Cadbury among others. Conservatory-trained and an avid fan of all music genres, Ryan has both the unique ability for finding that “perfect song” for his clients and the business savvy to close deals, whether it’s with a major work, such as John Lennon’s “Real Love” or music from an obscure indie artist. A lifelong musician with more than 16 years of experience in the music industry and an extensive background in audio engineering and digital audio workstations, Ryan understands the creation of music in today’s landscape on every fundamental level. During his tenure, Saatchi New York has earned several distinguished awards, including the prestigious Cannes award for Agency of the Year. Ryan was also named one of the “Top Music Ad Agency Executives” by the National Assn. of Record Industry Professionals. Program Moderator for NARIP Music Supervisor Series is Ed Razzano, VP of Film, TV & Catalog Marketing, BMG Chrysalis Ed Razzano, VP of Film, TV & Catalog Marketing, BMG Chrysalis. Until recently he was VP of Business Development for Ricall, an automated online music licensing platform supported by real-world music licensing experts. Prior to this was Senior Director at BMG Music Publishing in New York. At BMG he was responsible for negotiating synchronization licenses for advertising and merchandising in the US. While at BMG Razzano gained extensive international experience as he was also responsible for international clearance of all BMG’s US repertoire for music in advertising campaigns around the world. Razzano’s almost 20-year industry experience is drawn from far beyond his time at BMG Publishing. He started his career at a TV commercial editorial house, Crew Cuts Film & Tape, then went on to join the music department of one of the world’s largest advertising agencies at the time, DMB&B. His experience was fortified by positions at CBS Television as well as Universal Music Publishing and Independent music publisher, Spirit Music Group where as Senior Creative Director he oversaw all the film, television and commercial synchronization licensing. Special thanks to Steve Addabbo at Shelter Island Sound for his help with this series, to NARIP New York Board Members Mike Lane, Abhita Austin and to BMG Chrysalis’ Ed Razzano. WHEN Session #5 with Grey Group’s Josh Rabinowitz Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in advertising and branding campaigns. WHERE Shelter Island Sound 40 West 27th Street 7th Floor New York, New York 10001 Click here for map. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email jen AT narip DOTcom. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO BMG Chrysalis Grey Group J. Walter Thompson McCann Erickson McGarry Bowen NARIP Ryan Fitch’s Blog Saatchi & Saatchi Shelter Island Sound Young & Rubicam Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-10-20 | In LA – Mock Negotiation of Sponsorship/Endorsement Deal
Mock Negotiation of Sponsorship & Endorsement Deals Part of NARIP’s Art of the Music Deal series on Thursday, October 20, 2010 in Los Angeles The focus on monetizing various aspects of the recording artist’s career is increasingly important with marketplace shifts. Sponsorships and endorsements are areas in which artists and their teams can find support to build the artist’s career. Who does these deals, and how are they done? In this program two top experts – Silver & Freedman’s Gregory N. Weisman, Esq. and UE3 Promotions’ Jennifer Lyneis discuss just that, and will face off in a live negotiation of key deal points and contractual issues in sponsorship and endorsement agreements. We will also discuss how to identify and approach the best brands that are most consistent with the artist, his/her image and goals, and how to create and execute win-win deals for both artists and brands. These experts come together to give you the inside track on major deal points, what they mean and what leverage you have to negotiate the best possible deal. Most people think they can just hand a negotiation to a lawyer, and leave it at that. But as a professional, you need to be aware of the process and deal points, too, and what the implications to your artists’ careers may be. Most importantly, you will see HOW a sponsorship and endorsement deals are negotiated and be involved in the process. Get educated about the art of deal-making! YOU WILL LEARN: The right time to make a deal and major areas of negotiation, including:
Jennifer Lyneis, President, Ue3 Promotions Gregory N. Weisman, Esq., Silver & Freedman WHEN Thursday, October 20, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps Business Affairs and Music Attorneys Record & Music Publishing Executives Licensing & Brand Professionals Anyone seeking to create or enhance revenue from sponsorship and endorsement deals. WHERE SAE Institute 6565 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90028 (across from Cat & Fiddle, between Highland & Vine) Click here for map. Major cross streets: Sunset & Cahuenga REGISTER NOW $20 NARIP Members $40 Non-members Attention attorneys: receive 2.5 MCLE credits for attending this program, select Premium Ticket option below. $65 NARIP Members – includes 2.5 CLE credits $85 Non-members – includes 2.5 CLE credits 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email daniel@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS  Greg Weisman, Esq. Partner/Shareholder with Silver & Freedman, PLC Greg Weisman is the Chair of Silver & Freedman’s unique Apparel Industry Practice Group. Greg serves as “outside general counsel” for over 100 brands in the apparel, footwear and accessories communities. As such, his practice encompasses a wide array of transactional matters including trademark/copyright protection, employment issues, intellectual property licensing, corporate/M&A and all types of business and commercial agreements. Mr. Weisman also represents several high-profile musicians, athletes, actors and celebrities in connection with their merchandising, endorsement, branding and other “non-entertainment” and “off-the-field” business endeavors, both within and outside of apparel. Greg has guest lectured at UCLA Extension, FIDM, Otis College of Art & Design and ITAA on business and legal issues concerning the fashion industry. He has lectured on licensing, IP and manufacturing at the MAGIC apparel trade show in Las Vegas, given seminars on Action Sports athlete endorsement contracts and pending Copyright legislation for the California Fashion Association (CFA, Surf Industry Manufacturer’s Association (SIMA), and the International Association of Skateboarding Companies (ISAC). He is a recognized expert for trade magazines and publications in the branding, fashion and apparel space.  Jennifer Lyneis, President, Ue3 Promotions For over ten years, Jennifer Lyneis crafted a solid expertise in consumer promotions and marketing for the music and entertainment industry. Her concepts in marketing recording artist through large corporate events attracted attention from record labels, movie studios and booking agents nationwide. “I believe we can bring new acts to the attention of the buying public with great rewards to corporate sponsors and all involved.” She has coordinated tour sponsorship for Miller Brewing Company, Heineken, TMobile, and Verizon to name a few as well as various charities benefiting arts and entertainment. “Aligning your artist with a major brand is a more effective way to bring it to the masses and current ever-changing market.” Jennifer’s work promoting acts to national radio has earned her Top 40 Promotion team of the year in 2003, Hot AC Record Promoter of the Year in 2004 and AC record promoter of the year in 2008. She has worked with Grammy award winning and nominated acts such as Jack Johnson, Brian McKnight, Nelly Furtado, and Barry Manilow to name a few as well as numerous up and coming acts. In 2011, Lyneis was nominated a Top 10 Music Brand Executive by NARIP (National Association of Record Industry Professionals). Jennifer Lyneis has become a staple in the music industry as one of the most sought after radio promotion and brand marketing consultants. Lyneis is an ASCAP member as a songwriter and publisher through her publishing company Mascara Rain. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: NARIP Ue3 Promotions www.silverfreedman.com Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-10-20 | In NY – Mock Negotiation of a Music Publishing Deal
Mock Negotiation of a Music Publishing Deal Part of NARIP’s Art of the Music Deal Series: What Happens Before You $ign on the Dotted Line? on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at St. John’s University in New York, NY In this latest installment of NARIP’s “Art of the Music Deal” series, two top experts face off in a live negotiation of key deal points and contractual issues in a publishing deal that affect a songwriter’s rights and income.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND Music Publishing & Record Executives Producers, Artists, Artist Managers and Artist Reps Music Attorneys, Songwriters & Composers Brand Marketing & Creative Executives Accountants, Business Managers & CPAs GUEST SPEAKERS (scroll down for speaker profiles) Michelle Bayer, Founder, Shelly Bay Music Peter S. Matorin, Esq., Managing Partner, Beldock Levine & Hoffman LLP Dan Strader, President, Geodesign Management (moderator) WHEN Thursday, October 20, 2011 6:30 p.m. – Registration opens 7:00 p.m. – Program beins 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE St. John’s University 101 Murray Street Auditorium (2nd Floor) New York, NY 10007-2132 Between 12th Avenue & Church Street at Murray Click here for map and directions. REGISTER NOW $20: NARIP Members $40: Non-members $75: NARIP Members CLE Credit (2.5 credits) – select Premium Ticket Option below $95: Non-members CLE Credit (2.5 credits) – select Premium Ticket Option below See NARIP financial aid policy for recent law school graduates, not yet employed and/or unemployed attorneys below. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or jen AT narip DOT com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Michelle Bayer, Founder, Shelly Bay Music A long time veteran of the music business, Michelle Bayer is an executive who knows how to get things done from both the artist and management sides of the table. Her experience includes record labels, publishers, and artist management. Prior to opening the doors of Shelly Bay Music, Michelle held the position of Vice President, Creative Business Development and Music Publishing at Tommy Boy Music. Shelly Bay Music provides music consulting, music placement, music publishing and royalty administration. As VP of Creative Business Development at Tommy Boy, Michelle developed a TV/Film/Soundtrack department into a major revenue generator for the label ($3.8 million in just 36 months), giving new artists exposure in non-traditional formats when it was tough to get radio play. As VP of Music Publishing, Michelle oversaw publishing activities for all writers signed to Tommy Boy. During this time she also developed the company’s B2B website, copyright and royalty systems and negotiated licensing deals for sampling, mechanicals, and synchronization. She also implemented the use of the Right Track System as their main royalty system for the publishing. Prior to Tommy Boy Michelle was the Manager of Tracking at EMI Music Publishing. She was a liaison between the Copyright, Royalties and International Departments. She also dealt with Mechanical Rights and Performing Rights societies to secure proper licenses and payments for their enormous catalog of songs. Prior to EMI, she worked with Peter Leak at The New York End Ltd managing artists such as 10,000 Maniacs, The Waterboys and Cowboy Junkies. She liaised between the artists and the publicity/promotion/marketing departments at their labels and she coordinated their touring and travel. During her early days in the music industry, Michelle worked with the legendary John Hammond (who discovered Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Ray Vaughan among others) in A&R; with CBS Records in A/C Promotions; and at ASCAP in the membership department, learning the workings of a U.S. Performance Society. Finally, her experience as an Assistant Engineer at Media Sound Recording and face-to-face with the consumer at retail managing a Record Town chain store, has given Michelle an extremely well-rounded education about the ins and outs of the music business. She has a BA in Management of Music Enterprises and continuing passion for music and entertainment. Peter S. Matorin, Esq., Managing Partner, Beldock Levine & Hoffman LLP Peter S. Matorin became a partner in the firm in 1980. His area of practice is entertainment law and intellectual property. He has extensive experience representing recording artists, performing artists, producers, songwriters, publishers, production companies, record labels, managers, agents, authors, dancers, choreographers and actors.  Dan Strader, President, Geodesic Management (moderator) An entertainment veteran, Dan Strader has extensive experience producing and touring music and stage productions, nationally and internationally. Mr. Strader started his career in television news production. moving to syndicated national programming with Warner Brothers Television. His music and theatrical management background is extensive and he has worked with some highly regarded musicians and venues in the Los Angeles, New Orleans and New York markets. For the past ten years Mr. Strader has managed, produced and booked national and international tours for Geodesic Management. FINANCIAL AID POLICY A limited number of scholarships are available to attorneys who are recent graduates and not yet employed, and unemployed attorneys who must take CLE courses in order to meet state requirements. All requests must be made in writing accompanied by a completed registration form. No more than two (2) requests per person will be considered per calendar year. Requests should describe the applicant’s interest in the topic and justification for a waiver of fees. Requests must be accompanied by support documents for financial hardship approval. Requests and scholarships are not transferable. Approval will be based on needs and funds available on a first-come, first-served basis. If approved, the scholarship will result in a waiver of the course fees for the specific program application. To apply, please send your request, in writing, prior to the reservation form deadline (minimum three [3] weeks prior to program date. Students must submit a copy of their student identification cards. All requests for scholarships should be sent to: The National Association of Record Industry Professionals, P.O. Box 2446, Toluca Lake, CA. 91610-2446. Please call (818) 769-7007 or e-mail info@narip.com for more information. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Beldock Levine & Hoffman LLP Geodesic Management Shelly Bay Music NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. 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| 2011-10-20 | In TX – Great PR on a Shoestring Budget
Great PR on a Shoestring Budget on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Houston Community College in Houston Public relations is the art of telling a story about the artist or his music or project that interests people enough to either remember it, learn more or buy now! Without the human interest element – the artist’s “story” – conveying a message that people will remember and act on – is almost impossible. In this special program we bring together three experts in the art of “story telling” which is the most important component of a press (and marketing) campaign. You will learn:
Thursday, October 20, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHERE Houston Community College Spring Branch Campus 1060 West Sam Houston Parkway Theater II ——- PLEASE NOTE NEW ROOM Houston, TX 77043 (near the I-10 and Beltway 8) DIRECTIONS Click here for map. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers & Artist Reps Marketing, Publicity and Social Media Professionals Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone who supports making or enhancing an artists career COST FREE for NARIP Members (but please register online below) $25 Non-members 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email daniel@narip.com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS Ami Blackwell, Founder, Spindrift Media & Entertainment Ami Blackwell founded boutique PR agency SpinDrift Media & Entertainment in 2001 by writing bios and marketing materials to help promote local musicians, authors and hospitality clients in the Houston/Gulf Coast area. As a media professional, Blackwell earned an MBA in Media Management at Metropolitan College of New York while working for Planned Television Arts and Nielsen/IAG. As a publicist in Nashville, Tenn., she was employed and mentored by Kathi Atwood of Music City News Media. During her tenure, she assisted in providing publicity services for clients such as Chris Cagle, Chely Wright, Mark Chesnutt, Tracy Lawrence, Aaron Tippin, Rhonda Towns and Eric Durrance. Current SDME clients include Inspirational radio show “Plenty More Love with Rhonda Towns,” Americana artist Grady Skelton, Hendrix Music Agency, newcomer Nicole Kacey (Red Set Records), Texas Music Media, Inc., actor/singer-songwriter Larry Bagby and Social Mediologist, Jessica Northey. Previous projects include booking a satellite radio tour for Oliver North, who was debuting his first novel “Mission Comprised,” and promoting the novel “Proof of Atlantis: Records from The Past,” by local author Charles Harris. Nancy Byron, OGPR Marketing & Public Relations, Inc. Nancy Byron moved to the US in the early 80s, landing accidentally in the entertainment field with a 3-year stint in New Line Cinema’s marketing department. It was there that she fell in love with Public Relations. Her friendship with then-President of Marketing, Chris Pula, who subsequently took the same title at Warner Bros. Feature Films, enabled Nancy to begin her career in PR at the studio, where she worked from ’97 to ’04, contributing to the campaign of many WB film titles. After almost eight years and upon the graduation of her youngest child, Nancy decided to try something new and hung out the shingle of OGPR Marketing & Public Relations, Inc., moving the operation to Houston, Texas in ’06. In her seven+ years as an independent publicist, Nancy has contributed to the campaigns of majors and indies alike, with names such as Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Trae Tha Truth, Killer Mike, Slim Thug, Crooked I and others. Nancy takes pride in her work and endeavors to maintain the most harmonious client and media relations in every situation.  Madalyn Sklar, President, GoGirlsMusic.com/Social Networks For Musicians Madalyn is a perennial entrepreneur with a knack for developing and running her own companies. She is a social networks expert, music business coach & consultant, blogger and author. She works with a wide range of businesses as well as independent musicians, helping them focus on advancing their grasp on social networks. Her motto is work smarter, not harder. Sklar is also the founder of GoGirlsMusic.com, the oldest & largest online community supporting women in music. Since 1996 her mission has been to promote, support and empower its members through showcases and networking events around the country. Also in 1996 she started her own web development firm, Orbit Web Design, and became well known for her vast Internet marketing experience. She has spoken on numerous music business panels, especially on the subject of Internet marketing, promotion and social networks. She was named one of 10 Powerful Women in Music by Curve magazine and was named one of the 15 People You Should Know In the Biz by Indie-Music.com.  Barry Coffing, NARIP Houston Executive Director, Founder MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment Mr. Coffing is CEO and Founder of MusicSupervisor.com and Uprising Entertainment. A 20-year industry veteran who has toured the world and has major credits to his name, Barry is an Emmy-nominated composer and was signed to Warner Bros. Records in the 1990s. He has toured extensively to support his hit songs that have charted around the world, including the #1 “I’ll Come Back To You.” He won Best Producer of the year at the Beverly Hills Film Festival in 2003, and has written and produced over 200 songs in film and TV including #1 hits and gold-selling soundtracks. He has worked with almost every major film company and television network. His knowledge of both sides of the licensing equation led him to create MusicSupervisor.com which has been used to find music for projects including Dexter, Ugly Betty, Burn Notice, Blonde Ambition, Lost, Love Kill, License to Wed, Swing Vote, Real Girl, Assassination of a High School President, Sexual Healing, Invincible, The Unit, Direct Contact and others. Barry has lectured on the music business at USC, Vanderbilt and The University of Houston. With his professional relationships, especially at major film companies and TV networks on both coasts, and a strong background in the business as an executive and successful composer / artist, Mr. Coffing is uniquely positioned to help NARIP members identify opportunities in film and television, and to create and sustain long-term careers in the music business today. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO Go Girls Music www.MusicSupervisor.com www.narip.com Nancy Byron Spindrrift Media Get connected. Stay connected. 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| 2011-10-19 | In LA – NARIP Radio Executive Session #2: Andrew Jeffries
Intimate Meetings & Pitch Sessions with Programming and Music Directors of LA’s Top-Rated Radio Stations Session #2 with Head of AC Formats at 1043 MYFM (Hot AC) and KOST 103.5-FM (AC) Andrew Jeffries on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Universal Mastering Studios in Los Angeles
What do Julie Pilat, Jimmy Steal and Andrew Jeffries have in common? They program music for the most popular radio stations in Los Angeles and are all special guests at NARIP’s Radio Executive Sessions at Universal Mastering Studios in Los Angeles. Come meet these three important taste-makers at NARIP’s intimate sessions, pitch music, receive feedback, and get an inside peek at how they do their jobs. You will learn:
On the heels of NARIP’s successful Music Supervisor Sessions – intimate meetings with the best music supervisors in the business today – NARIP is proud to introduce its Radio Executive Sessions in the same mold. Through NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions, NARIP members have made placements in significant projects, including most recently Peter Kimmel who has placed songs from his catalog in True Blood (“Soul of a Man Never Dies”) and in Dexter (“Jhaira”) following our session with Gary Calamar earlier this year in Los Angeles – read more about these exciting placements here. Placements secured and professional relationships formed through these meetings are so good that we felt this format would work well for those who seek intimate pitch opportunities with the best (and busiest) radio executives at the top-rated stations in town. LIMITED ENROLLMENT OF ONLY 15 PEOPLE PER SESSION Limited to 15 people per session, NARIP’s sessions enable you to get to know the executives and more importantly, enable them to get to know you. Participants will be able to pitch music on the spot and receive instant feedback as to whether a song is appropriate or not, and WHY. This valuable feedback makes better pitches – and ultimately, radio air time – possible. Please note: NARIP cannot guarantee that any participants’ music will receive airtime. Above all, attendees get to meet key players in the modern radio business, paving the way for future opportunities and giving them an edge in a highly competitive market. At each NARIP Radio Executive Session in Los Angeles, participants will have the opportunity to pitch music and get immediate, direct feedback from one radio executive. Here is what attendees say about NARIP’s Music Supervisor Sessions (the same format as the upcoming Radio Executive Sessions) held earlier this year in Los Angeles:
$20 NARIP members (no pitch) $40 Non-members and general public (no pitch) To pitch music and receive live instant feedback from Julie Pilat, add Premium Ticket (limited to 15 individuals): $249: NARIP Members (Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY, includes pitch-and-feedback opportunity) $329: Non-Members (includes pitch-and-feedback opportunity) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. REGISTER FOR ALL THREE LOS ANGELES SESSIONS $669 for NARIP Members (save $78 – Professional and Executive NARIP Members ONLY*) $899 for Non-Members (save $88) * Available to Professional and Executive NARIP Members only. To register for all five sessions and receive the discount, select Premium Ticket option below (scroll down). ABOUT THE RADIO EXECUTIVES Julie Pilat, Assistant Program Director / Music Director at KIIS FM and Program Director at KYSR 98-7fm Session #1 on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 A young Julie Pilat, obsessed with Hip Hop, Pop AND Rock, started her radio career while still in junior high. A Seattle native, she began answering phones at KUBE in 1992, and by the time she hit high school, Julie had her own ON AIR shift at the local college radio stations KGRG and KNHC. As soon as she was able to drive herself to the station, she got her own air shift at KUBE as well. Julie’s college years took her to Arizona (ASU) where she continued to foster her radio career and passion for music at KPWR (Hip Hop) and KEDJ (Alternative Rock) in Phoenix, where she held down air shifts and worked in the programming departments. In 1998, she returned to Seattle and landed the midday air shift and the APD/MD job at KUBE. Four years later, Julie made the move to Los Angeles and was named the APD/MD at legendary Top 40 KIIS FM. The success of KIIS during her tenure there, coupled with an unbridled passion for manic genres made her the stand out choice to take over the helm at Clear Channel’s KYSR when the format switched to Alternative Rock in January of 2009. Today, Julie continues to hold both positions in the Clear Channel LA Radio Cluster (APD/MD at KIIS FM and PD at KYSR 98-7fm). In her “spare” time, Julie is a dedicated mentor and community leader. She donates time and resources to A Place Called Home in South Central and to the Youth Mentoring Connection. She is also passionate about discovering new music, mentoring new artists, and being creative with how radio can support the artist development process in the ever-changing music business. Julie’s Awards, Honors and Acknowledgements include:
Andrew Jeffries, Head of AC Formats at 104.3 MYFM (Hot AC) and KOST 103.5 (AC) Session #2 on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 With over two decades in executive positions in radio, Andrew Jeffries’ experience spans several continents and major music territories including New Zealand, England, Scotland, Australia and the US. A native New Zealander, Jeffries now heads up AC Formats at Clear Channel Los Angeles’ 104.3 MYFM (Hot AC) and KOST 103.5 (AC). Prior positions include Program Director at Star San Francisco’s 101.3, Head of Programming for Music Choice Europe, and Program Director for KISS 100 London, KERRANG! Radio UK and Nova 93.7 in Perth Australia. He has also served as Program Director for Galaxy 105 (Yorkshire & Manchester), Beat 106 (Scotland), Southern FM (Brighton) and as Pro Tem Program Director for Ocean FM (Hampshire). Jeffries got his start in radio at River City Radio in Wanganui in New Zealand. Jimmy Steal, VP of Programming at Power 106 (KPWR) . Emmis Radio Properties Session #3 on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Currently Power 106 (Los Angeles) / National VP of Programming for all Emmis Radio Properties, Jimmy has guided KPWR to its highest ratings ever, across all demos. Jimmy has been with Emmis for 12 years. Prior to this he served as Director of Programming at KEGL / KDMX Dallas for Clear Channel Dallas. Under his guidance, KDMX achieved its highest ratings in their 25-year history, and KEGL achieved its highest 12+ share since the mid 90s. Prior to this he was Program Director at WKRQ Cincinnati where he elevated the radio station to a 7.3 share 12+, its highest rating in 5 years. Before Cincinnati, Jimmy was Assistant Program Director / Music Director for KEGL Dallas during which time the station achieved its highest ratings in the history of his day-part and and he was a member of the team that achieved highest ratings ever for the frequency. At WXXL Orlando as Assistant Program Director / Music Director and on-air talent, he elevated the station from a 4 share to a 12 share 12+, its highest rank and share ever. Jimmy (and Power 106) have won multiple NAB Marconi Awards, R & R Achievement Awards, Radio Ink’s Best PD Awards (including 2010), and Radio Music Awards. Power 106 was just nominated for another NAB Marconi Award. Originally from New York City, Jimmy lives in Los Angeles with his wife Juli, and their two children Ally (13), and Dylan (11). He holds a BA in Communications / Radio and TV Production from the University of Central Florida. WHEN Session #2 with Head of AC Formats 1043 MYFM / KOST 103.5-FM’s Andrew Jeffries Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Artist Managers, Producers & Artist Reps A&R, Artist Development and Marketing Executives Record, Distribution & Music Publishing Executives Music & Entertainment Attorneys Anyone seeking placement opportunities in advertising and branding campaigns. WHERE Universal Mastering Studios 3400 Cahuenga Boulevard Building C Los Angeles, CA 90068 Tel: 818-286-6233 DIRECTIONS & MAP Universal Mastering Studios is not visible from the street (Cahuenga), it is in the same complex as LA Fitness, right next to Panasonic and in the former Hanna Barbera Building. It is just east of major cross street Universal Studios Boulevard. Click here for map. PARKING Parking is free, but please note that Universal Mastering Studios has only 5 spots allotted directly in front of the entrance to the studio. If these are full then continue into the parking structure where you will find more spots on level B2. Be sure to park ONLY in spots marked UMSW (Universal Mastering Studios West) – spots for NARIP event attendees will be reserved with traffic cones. 2 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or email daniel AT narip DOTcom. SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Clear Channel KOST 103.5 Power 106 104.3 MYFM 98.7-FM103.5 NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |
| 2011-10-19 | In ATL – Music Producer Deal Mock Negotiation
Music Producer Deal Mock Negotiation Part of NARIP’s Art of the Music Deal Series: What Happens Before You $ign on the Dotted Line? on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at SAE Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA Top professionals wrangle a career-making music producer deal. Most people think they can just hand a negotiation to a lawyer, and leave it at that. But as a professional, you need to be aware of the process and deal points, too, and what the short- and long-term implications to your artists’ careers may be. In this session, three top experts face off in a live negotiation of a producer agreement. They come together to give you the inside track on major deal points, what they mean and what leverage you have to negotiate the best possible deal. Most importantly, you will see HOW a producer deal is negotiated and be involved in the process. Get educated about the art of deal making! YOU WILL LEARN The right time to make a deal. Major areas of negotiation, including:
GUEST SPEAKERS Gabe Fleet, Esq., Greenberg Traurig Monica Tannian, President, Milk Money Consulting. Stephen S. Sidman, Esq., The Sidman Law Firm, LLC (moderator) WHEN Wednesday, October 19, 2011 6:00 p.m. – Registration and networking 7:00 p.m. – Program begins 8:15 p.m. – Break 9:30 p.m. – Program ends WHO SHOULD ATTEND Producers, Artist Managers & Artist Reps Record & Music Publishing Executives Concert Promoters, Agents, Tour Managers Anyone seeking to make or enhance a career as a producer. WHERE SAE Institute of Technology 215 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30303 Enter building from Andrew Young International Blvd. (behind Hard Rock Cafe). Latecomers please ring buzzer for entry. Click here for map. PARKING ~ MARTA Closest paid parking deck is on Andrew Young International Blvd. Or take Marta train to Peachtree Center Station and walk to SAE Institute from there. COST $15 for NARIP Members $25 for Non-Members You need NOT be a NARIP member to attend. All are welcome. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER 1. Online: www.narip.com (just scroll down) 2. Phone: 818-769-7007 3. Walk-up (if space permits) Advance RSVP encouraged. Pre-paid admission guarantees seating. No refunds. We appreciate your cooperation. QUESTIONS? Call us at 818-769-7007 or jen AT narip DOT com. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Gabe Fleet, Esq., Greenberg Traurig Gabe Fleet focuses his practice on transactional entertainment matters, intellectual property matters and business representation in the music, film, television, hospitality, video game and digital media industries. His practice involves facilitating transactions and advising creative individuals in all aspects of the entertainment business, and he has experience representing recording artists, songwriters, producers, production companies, independent record labels, independent music publishers, actors and writers. Gabe’s practice also involves the licensing of music, film and other entertainment-related content on behalf of clients with digital media offerings, and the counseling of celebrities and new media clients with respect to the protection, use and monetization of copyrights, trademarks and publicity rights and other intellectual property and entertainment-related legal issues.  Monica Tannian, President, Milk Money Consulting Studio veteran Monica Tannian created Milk Money Consulting, Inc. after a several year stint managing Dallas Austin’s DARP Studios. She started the business to offer support services to the hardest working, least recognized craftsmen of the music business: engineers, songwriters and musicians. Monica got her start setting up band equipment, running lights and negotiating with club owners while managing Philly rock bands in the mid 80’s nights and working at the Bureau of Economics at the University of Delaware by day. Monica gave up the economics field when she found her niche as a studio manager at Kajem Recording. Tucked into an old school, blue blood suburb of Philadelphia, Kajem became an unlikely home for some of the biggest hard rock bands of the late 80’s, like Cinderella, Queensryche and Metal Church. Near the end of Monica’s time at Kajem, she met young up-and-coming producer Dallas Austin, who was recording the first Boyz II Men record. Several years later Dallas brought Monica in to reorganize and manage the faltering DARP (Dallas Austin Recording Projects) Studios. With her help, DARP Studios buoyed to the surface, fiscally and creatively, becoming one of the country’s top recording studios. Monica’s brainstorm for starting Milk Money was a desire to assemble a roster of good, capable engineers, and musician/songwriters to work with. Once she had her trusted crew, Milk Money started to offer its services to producers and studios. It has proven a successful venture. The Milk Money crew works with the best performers in the Industry and are routinely involved in Grammy winning projects. Monica Tannian – President Bio Studio veteran Monica Tannian created Milk Money Consulting, Inc. after a several year stint managing Dallas Austin’s DARP Studios. She started the business to offer support services to the hardest working, least recognized craftsmen of the music business: engineers, songwriters and musicians. Monica’s Background Monica got her start setting up band equipment, running lights and negotiating with club owners while managing Philly rock bands in the mid 80’s nights and working at the Bureau of Economics at the University of Delaware by day. Monica gave up the economics field when she found her niche as a studio manager at Kajem Recording. Tucked into an old school, blue blood suburb of Philadelphia, Kajem became an unlikely home for some of the biggest hard rock bands of the late 80’s, like Cinderella, Queensryche and Metal Church. Near the end of Monica’s time at Kajem, she met young up-and-coming producer Dallas Austin, who was recording the first Boyz II Men record. Start of Milk Money Several years later Dallas brought Monica in to reorganize and manage the faltering DARP (Dallas Austin Recording Projects) Studios. With her help, DARP Studios buoyed to the surface, fiscally and creatively, becoming one of the country’s top recording studios. Monica’s brainstorm for starting Milk Money was a desire to assemble a roster of good, capable engineers, and musician/songwriters to work with. Once she had her trusted crew, Milk Money started to offer its services to producers and studios. It has proven a successful venture. The Milk Money crew works with the best performers in the Industry and are routinely involved in Grammy winning projects. Monica balances her hectic business life with yoga and meditation which provide her an anchor of sanity. Monica also believes in service and has been working with her sister, Joyce, on a project called “Kenya: Water is Life.” to raise money to dig wells for much needed water in Kenya. Monica’s trusty Ridgeback, Coltrane is never too far from her side, gracing the studio and office with an air of dignity.  Stephen S. Sidman, Esq., The Sidman Law Firm, LLC Formerly Artist & Repertoire Director at TVT Records, Mr. Sidman established The Sidman Law Firm where he advises and counsels multi-platinum-selling and Grammy Award- winning recording artists, songwriters, record producers and mixers, as well as successful personal managers, corporate executives, record companies and music publishers, regarding transactions and various legal and business issues within the entertainment industries. In his practice he negotiates complex agreements throughout the entertainment industry (focusing on the music business), including product endorsements and a full range of agreements such as high-level recording, music publishing, record distribution, record producer, record mixer, guest and “side” artist deals, multi-artist furnishing, motion picture soundtrack agreements, music supervisor, personal management and talent agency deals. His practice includes copyright transfers, assignments, licenses (including master-use licenses, “sampling” licenses, synchronization licenses, “mechanical” licenses and the like) and registrations. Previously with Greenberg Traurig, Mr. Sidman also represents authors in the negotiation of book publishing agreements; advises and counsels celebrities and other public figures regarding various intellectual property issues and rights concerning the exploitation of their names and likenesses; advises industry-leading media, marketing and promotions companies regarding economic, business and legal issues related to the pursuit of new commercial opportunities and the establishment of new corporate ventures related to the entertainment, media and technology industries; and advises start-up technology companies regarding intellectual property licensing and business development strategies both within and outside of the entertainment industries. He is a member of the National Academy of the Recording Arts and Sciences; and Voting Member of the Country Music Association; a Member of the Board of Directors and Pro Bono Counsel for The Dallas Austin Foundation; a Member of the American Bar Association (Sports and Entertainment Law Forum); and a Member of the State Bar of Georgia (Entertainment and Sports Section). Mr. Sidman is included in the 2010 Best Lawyers in America, selected by Super Lawyers magazine (Rising Stars Edition, 2007 and 2009) and selected by Fulton County Daily Report as one of 12 Atlanta Attorneys On the Rise (August 2008). SOURCES FOR MORE INFO: Greenberg Traurig Milk Money Consulting SAE Institute of Technology Sidman Law NARIP Get connected. Stay connected. The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education and good will among record executives. |