Event Pics
Herbison & Turnbow Present Copyright Updates
On February 18, 2020, the Copyright Society of the South welcomed NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison and NSAI Senior Director of Operations Jennifer Turnbow, who presented updates regarding Copyright Office modernization plans, the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act of 2018 (H.R. 1551)(formerly known as the Music Modernization Act), and the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC). The […]
December 4, 2019: Stan Soocher Reviews the Year in Copyright
On December 4, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed Stan Soocher’s annual presentation regarding updates in U.S. copyright law. This was Stan’s 23rd consecutive year presenting to the Copyright Society of the South. The luncheon event was held at Nashville’s ASCAP offices for CSoS members and their guests. Stan Soocher is the long-time […]
Remarks from NMAAM President & CEO Henry Hicks
On November 5, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed a presentation from H. Beecher Hicks, III, President & CEO of the National Museum of African American Music. The luncheon event was held exclusively for CSoS members and their guests at BMI’s Nashville office on Music Row. Mr. Hicks presented an informative video overview […]
How to Maximize Your Income from Canadian Cuts
On October 22, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed an informative presentation from Margaret McGuffin, Executive Director of the Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA). The luncheon event was held exclusively for CSoS members and their guests at ASCAP’s Nashville office on Music Row. McGuffin updated attendees regarding the current status of the Canadian […]
Copyright Society of the South Awards Scholarships to Local College Students
The Copyright Society of the South gave Award of Excellence Scholarships to four local college students at its meeting on September 10, 2019. The Society offers the scholarship awards program for students majoring in copyright-related fields. Students submit scholarship applications to the Society annually for award consideration. The 2019 Copyright Society of the South Scholarship Committee […]
Songtrust – The Modern Guide to Music Publishing
On September 10, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed a presentation from Anna Bond, Director of Business Development for Songtrust in North America (www.songtrust.com). The luncheon event was held exclusively for CSoS members and their guests at BMI’s Nashville office on Music Row. Copyright Society of the South Board Members welcome Songtrust’s Anna […]
The Art of the Deal: Evaluating Publishing Catalogs in Today’s Market
On June 20, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South enjoyed a very informative panel discussion regarding copyright acquisitions, sales, and analyses. The SRO luncheon event was held exclusively for CSoS members and their guests at BMI’s Nashville office on Music Row. The Society welcomed panelists John Ozier (Reservoir Media Management), Chip Petree (Ritholz Levy […]
Marcus Cobb: Art is Business/Business is Art
On May 21, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South welcomed Marcus Cobb, CEO and Co-founder of Jammber as its guest speaker. Jammber (www.jammber.com) is a workflow and payment platform for the entertainment industry. Cobb has designed finance technology for Fortune 50 companies and has also designed fashion featured in music videos for Pitbull, Baby Bash,Trey […]
Stacey Schlitz: Estate Planning for Artists, Songwriters, & Other IP Holders
On March 27, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South welcomed Stacey Schlitz with SchlitzLAW (based in Nashville, Tennessee) as its guest speaker, who discussed the procedures and challenges involved in estate planning for recording artists, songwriters, and other individual intellectual property owners. The luncheon event was held at BMI’s Nashville offices on Music Row […]
Bart Herbison Explains H.R. 1551 (The Music Modernization Act)
On February 6, 2019, the Copyright Society of the South welcomed back NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison, who discussed the Orrin G. Hatch-Bob Goodlatte Music Modernization Act of 2018 (H.R. 1551)(formerly known as the Music Modernization Act) which President Trump signed into law on October 11, 2018. The luncheon event was held at ASCAP’s Nashville offices on […]
