Music Matters 2011 in Singapore

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Published on Saturday, 21 May 2011 05:00

Written by L E Shannon

Music Matters 2011 is taking place May 26 - 28, 2011 at the Ritz Carlton Millenia in Singapore, Asia's only annual conference dedicated to the business of music.

From industry heavyweights to the world’s Youngest Professional Guitar Player, Music Matters 2011 is the place to discuss the business of music in Asia.

Launched in 2006, Music Matters was created with and for the music industry, bringing together major players to discuss, debate, do business and watch some of the hottest up-and-coming acts in Asia.

Created, managed and promoted by Branded, the Music Matters program is customized with the input of an advisory board from across the "entertainment value chain" including majors, independents, promoters, digital retail, lawyers, financiers, mobile and media.

Music Matters is proudly supported by Singapore Tourism Board and Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA).

This is a hallmark year with a new look, new location and new expanded program. Leading online entertainment and music companies discuss what’s next for the digital music industry from the boardroom to the beat on the street.

New for 2011, the Music Matters program includes:

• Opening keynote interview by Luke Wood, President & COO, Beats By Dr. Dre
• Beijing and Indonesia music industry spotlights
• An intimate one-on-one interview with Steve Lillywhite, renowned producer of U2, Jason Mraz, the Rolling Stones and more
• One on one with Jeff Miyahara, CEO/ Producer, Music For The Planet
• Grammy award winning Imogen Heap, the keynote performing artist
• Interview and performance by Indonesian artist, Sandhy Sondoro

Conference Opening:

Japan Matters Featuring Yuto Miyazawa
Eleven-year-old Yuto Miyazawa owns the Guinness World Record for "Youngest Professional Guitar Player." But that‛s only the beginning. His videos have received millions of YouTube views, he has toured the US with heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne, and he has appeared on many popular American and Japanese TV programs. Yuto even traded solos with the legendary Les Paul.

Some of the other conferences are:

Head in the Clouds – With cloud-based music services & distribution liberating the consumer and leading a new digital revolution, industry leaders discuss what’s in store for this model of music storage and delivery.
Moderator: Rob Lewis, Omnifone Group Ltd.
Speakers:

• Sandy Monteiro, President, Universal Music International Group
• Sami Valkonen, Head of International Music Licensing, Android, Google
• Simon Wheeler, Director of Digital, Beggars Group
• Alex Ljung, CEO & Founder, Soundcloud

When Music Matters: How Music Makes a Difference – From the recent tragic events in Japan and the worldwide efforts to help the victims to providing instruments to schools, music has been used as a powerful communication and fundraising tool to raise social awareness and money for causes throughout the world.
Moderator: Jasper Donat, President, Music Matters & Co-Founder, Branded
Speakers:

• Steven Bernstein, CEO, Oppenheimer Investments Asia Limited
• Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic

Start Me Up: New and Alternative Methods of Music Distribution – Start-ups, entrepreneurs, and established indies discuss innovative methods of music & video distribution.
Moderator: Ty Roberts, Co-founder, Senior VP & Chief Technology Officer, Gracenote
Speakers:

• Vince Bannon, VP, Entertainment Partnerships & Development, Getty Images
• Ben Drury, CEO, 7 digital
• Albin Serviant, CEO, MXP4
• Scott Bagby, VP, Strategic International Partnerships, Rdio, Inc.
• Kevin Arnold, Founder / CEO, IODA

With a Little Help from My Friends: Tips on How to Best Secure Funding for International Tours – Leading representatives from various markets provide guidance and advice on how best to secure tour support and additional funding for aspiring bands.
Moderator: Graham Perkins, Co CEO, Rune Entertainment
Speakers:

• Scot Morris, Director International, APRA/AMCOS
• Stuart Johnston, President, Canadian Independent Music Association
• Lynette Pang, Executive Director, Singapore Tourism Board
• Paulina Ahokas, Director, Music Export Finland

China Spotlight: Beijing and Beyond – Leaders from Beijing’s thriving music scene discuss the state of the business for labels, bands, brands, festivals, clubs, and industry entrepreneurs in the capital city. Panelists also explore the spread of new and expanding music communities across China.
Moderator: Charles Saliba, Managing Partner, Maybe Mars
Speakers:

• Shen Lihui, Founder & General Manager, Modern Sky
• Stephanie Sun, Marketing Director, China, Converse
• Meng Jinhui, General Manager, VICE China
• Reggie Ba-Pe, Music Producer / Promoter / DJ, S.T.D.
• Youdai Zhang, DJ, Beijing Music Radio/ China Radio International
• Gary Wang, DJ, Promoter, Club, Boutique & Lab Owner, The Shelter, KIN
• Helen Feng, Musician & Co-Founder, FakeMusicMedia

Other countries whose music industry is examined are India and Canada.

For more information, visit www.musicmatters.asia/2011.

Music Matters
May 24 - 28, 2011

The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
7 Raffles Avenue
Singapore 039799

BookExpo America - "We Are Content"

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Published on Friday, 20 May 2011 05:00

Written by L E Shannon

BookExpo America 2011 (BEA) convenes May 23 - 26, 2011 at Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, New York City. As before, BEA is running concurrently with New York Book Week, which is May 23 - 27, 2011.

Long considered the hub of literature in the United States, New York City again hosts the ultimate gathering of all things literary from hot-off-the-press new releases all the way to remainders and more.

And as never before, this year‛s BEA "embraces all things digital".

Read more: BookExpo America - "We Are Content"

BlogWorld & New Media Expo

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Published on Thursday, 19 May 2011 05:00

Written by L E Shannon

BlogWorld & New Media Expo takes place May 24 - 26, 2011 at Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, New York, the world's largest social media conference and new media industry trade show. 

BlogWorld & New Media Expo is expanding to two events in 2011, including a new East Coast event in New York City. (The Los Angeles edition will be held in November.)

"After a record-setting 40% attendance growth at our event in 2010, and due to a huge demand from bloggers and social media professionals from across the eastern United States and Canada, we decided it was time to launch our East Coast event this year," explained BlogWorld & New Media Expo CEO and co-founder Rick Calvert.

Steven Rosato, Show Manager for BookExpo America commented: "This is a perfect fit for BookExpo America. We have been building our blogger base and social media has emerged as a powerful force in book publishing and marketing in recent years.

We are a vested partner with BlogWorld & New Media Expo and we will work closely with them to sell, promote and build their show. We expect this association will strongly benefit our respective attendees and exhibitors for many years to come."

Access to the BlogWorld & New Media Expo exhibit floor will be complimentary for all BEA badge holders, and access to the BlogWorld conference can be purchased separately.

BlogWorld & New Media Expo features the most diverse, all-star line-up of bloggers, digital broadcasters, social media professionals and new media thought leaders under one roof, anywhere in the world.

The Expo provides an educational experience for all levels of expertise and interests. Experts from every field of the blogging and new media industry will be on hand to share their knowledge, techniques and advice. Industry gurus will share their experiences and network with attendees in seminars and moderated panels.

Content Creation:

• Learn how to design and launch Blogs, Podcasts and Video Channels
• Improve the look, feel, and sound of your content
• Hone your writing skills and create compelling copy
• Discover the latest audio and video production tools, tips, and techniques

Distribution – Learn how to reach a larger audience and build a dynamic, engaged community around your content using:

• Social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn
• Audio and video sharing sites like iTunes and YouTube
• Social bookmarking sites
• Improved keywords and SEO
• Search marketing
• Widgets
• Syndication
• Networks

Monetization – Learn all the tools, techniques and strategies to monetize your content with:

• Direct advertising
• Ad networks
• Contextual ads
• Affiliate programs
• Sponsorship
• Paid content
• Syndication

Keynote Speakers

• Gary Vaynerchuk, Jeffrey Hayzlett, H.P. Mallory – Social Media Game Changers
• Mike Schneider, Josh Karpf, David Wolf, Tom Aronson, Aaron Strout – Mega LBS or Mega BS: 3 Mega Brands Talk Check-ins, Loyalty, Discovery & Deals
• Paul Colligan, Chris Brogan, Chris Pirillo, Andrew Breitbart, Shauna Glenn, Sara Benincasa – New Media LIVE!" Talk Show

Some of the other speakers are:

• Stephanie Agresta, EVP, Managing Dir. of Social Media, Weber Shandwick
• Rich Brooks, President, Flyte New Media
• C.C. Chapman, Founder, Digital Dads
• Jonathan Fields, Author, Career Renegade
• Jennifer James, Founder, The Mom Bloggers Club
• Shelly Kramer, Founder, V3 Integrated Marketing
• Danielle Liss, Writer, Attorney, DanielleLiss.com
• Tamsen McMahon, Dir. of Digital & Strategic Initiatives, Sametz Blackstone Associates
• Srinivas Rao, Host & Co-Founder, BlogcastFM
• Johnny B Truant, Business Strategist, Blogger, johnnybtruant.com
• Lisa Sabin-Wilson, Owner, E.Webscapes
• Tom Webster, VP of Strategy & Marketing, Edison Research

Some of the conferences are:

• How to Make Real Money From Your Blog
• How to Write For and Engage the 50+ Marketplace Online
• Removing the Legalese from Contracts for Bloggers
• Naughty, Naughty Blogger: Legal Implications for Blogging
• The New About Me: Who Taught You How to Write Your Bio?
• Why More People Aren't Reading Your Blog: How To Create Bite Sized Content That Gets Devoured And Shared
• Do More With Less – How Journalists Can Overcome Information Overload 36 Tools, Tips & Sites for Digital Efficiency

This year, Virtual Tickets are available to participate online, for those who cannot attend the Expo in person.

For more information, go to www.blogworldexpo.com/2011-nyc.

BlogWorld & New Media Expo
May 24 - 26, 2011

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
11th Avenue at 34th-39th Streets
New York City