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SUMMARY:May 21\, 2019 - Art is Business/Business is Art: Small Things Every Creative can do to Increase Revenue and Recognition
DESCRIPTION:GUEST SPEAKER: Marcus Cobb | Jammber (www.jammber.com) \nMarcus Cobb is the CEO and Co-founder of Jammber\, a workflow and payment platform for the entertainment industry.  He has designed finance technology for Fortune 50\ncompanies and has also designed fashion featured in music videos for Pitbull\, Baby Bash\,Trey Songz and others. \nAn amateur songwriter and life-long musician\, Cobb and his company Jammber have brought their passion for creatives to solve complicated legacy issues that plague the $2 trillion\nentertainment industry. He is a frequent speaker\, writer and advocate for creative rights.  Mr. Cobb currently resides in Chicago and Nashville. \n****This is a private event for Society members and their guests.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South\, contact us today!***
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/may-21-2019-art-is-business-business-is-art-small-things-every-creative-can-do-to-increase-revenue-and-recognition/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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SUMMARY:March 27\, 2019  - Estate Planning for Artists and Their Families
DESCRIPTION:GUEST SPEAKER: Stacey Schlitz \nStacey Schlitz represents some of the world’s most renowned entertainers\, composers\, and music publishers in the areas of tax\, probate\, estate planning\, intellectual property\, corporate planning\, contract negotiations\, and litigation.  She also represents sports agents\, trade groups\, and municipalities in her litigation practice. Stacey’s clients include award-winning musical artists\, songwriters\, and publishers in the country and Christian music industries\, as well as professionals in the medical\, dental\, banking\, and sports industries. \nStacey has conducted seminars for Continuing Legal Education\, including “When You Say Nothing At All:  What Lawyers Can Learn from Songwriters\,” developed in conjunction with Judge Thomas Marten of the United States District of Kansas and songwriter Don Schlitz; and “Estate Planning for Artists:  Protecting Your Creativity” for the Tennessee Lawyers and Professionals for the Arts.  Stacey was the editor of the Tennessee Bar Association’s Entertainment and Sports Newsletter in 2008-2009.  Due to her knowledge of both the probate and copyright practice areas of the law\, Stacey is frequently appointed by the Davidson County Probate Court in probate\, conservatorship\, and guardian ad litem proceedings involving entertainers or copyright assets \n****This is a private event for Society members and their guests.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South\, contact us today!***
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/march-27-2019-estate-planning-for-artists-and-their-families/
LOCATION:BMI\, 10 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
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SUMMARY:February 6\, 2019:  Advocacy update - Explaining the Music Modernization Act and More!
DESCRIPTION:GUEST SPEAKER: Bart Herbison\, Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) \n \nBart Herbison is Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)\, the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization dedicated to the songwriting profession. Established in 1967\, the organization’s membership of nearly 5\,000 spans the United States and many other countries. With more than 100 chapters\, NSAI is dedicated to protecting songwriter’s rights and serves aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. NSAI also owns The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville\, Tennessee. \nUnder Herbison’s leadership NSAI gained prominence in the national legislative arena. Accomplishments include: · Passage of the landmark “Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act” in 2006 · Creating the first-ever Group Copyright Infringement Insurance for songwriters and music publishers. · Purchase of the “Music Mill” studios as NSAI headquarters in 2005 · Acquisition of the world-famous “Bluebird Café” in 2008. \nA Paris\, Tenn.\, native\, Herbison worked as a reporter and spent 14 years in radio before joining the staff of former Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter in 1987. Herbison joined the staff of U.S. Rep. Bob Clement (D-Nashville) in 1988. During the next 10 years\, Herbison served as the Tennessee Congressman’s Press Secretary\, Campaign Manager and Chief Administrative Officer before leaving Capitol Hill for Music Row in 1997. \nHis first movie role was in Wheeler starring Stephen Dorff in the title role\, where Herbison portrayed himself. He is also featured in the 2017 documentary\, The Last Songwriter. \n****This is a private event for Society members and their guests.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South\, contact us today!*** \n 
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/february-6-2019-advocacy-update-explaining-the-music-modernization-act-and-more/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181206T130000
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SUMMARY:December 6\, 2018 - The Copyright Year In Review: 2018
DESCRIPTION:GUEST SPEAKER:  Stan Soocher\, Associate Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver Campus  \nStan Soocher is the long-time Editor-in-Chief of Entertainment Law & Finance. He is also Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver Campus. In addition\, Stan is an award-winning journalist and entertainment attorney. He is author of the books Baby You’re a Rich Man: Suing the Beatles for Fun & Profit and They Fought the Law: Rock Music Goes to Court\, the latter which is now available in an updated\, expanded edition in Amazon’s Kindle Store. \nThis is Stan’s 22d consecutive year presenting to the Copyright Society of the South. \nAdditionally\, Stan has presented solo speeches and/or participated on panels on entertainment law and industry developments\, at among many other venues: the American Bar Association\, N.Y. State Bar Association\, Nashville Bar Association\, South-By-Southwest Music Conference\, Dallas Bar Association\, Los Angeles County Bar\, D.C. Bar\, Colorado Bar Association\, Minnesota State Bar\, Liverpool Sound City Conference\, Georgia Bar\, New Jersey Bar\, Connecticut Bar\, Florida Bar\, California Lawyers for the Arts\, Southern University Law Center\, Harvard Law School\, Vanderbilt University School of Law\, New York University Law School\, Indiana University School of Law\, Loyola Law School in Los Angeles\, Fordham University School of Law\, New York Women in Film and Television\, Dartmouth Lawyers Association\, National Music Publishers Association\, the Seattle Museum of Pop Culture\, the Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association\, and the College Music Society. \n*This is a private event for Society members and their guests.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South\, please contact us today!*
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/december-6-2018-the-copyright-year-in-review-2018/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon,Upcoming Events
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SUMMARY:November 8\, 2018 - Songwriter Series:  A Special Evening with Mac Davis
DESCRIPTION:GUEST PERFORMING ARTIST:  Mac Davis \nAt his commercial peak in the mid-’70s\, Mac Davis was one of America’s most popular entertainers\, a countrypolitan-styled singer and actor who found considerable success in both fields. After moving to Georgia\, Davis first broke into the music business in 1962\, when he was hired by the Chicago-based record label Vee-Jay as their Atlanta-based regional manager. After joining the Liberty label three years later\, in 1967 he moved to Los Angeles to head the company’s publishing arm\, Metric Music; in addition to running Metric’s day-to-day operations\, he also began composing his own songs\, with Glen Campbell\, Bobby Goldsboro\, Lou Rawls\, and Kenny Rogers & the First Edition among the artists recording his work. \nIn 1968\, Elvis Presley recorded Davis’ “A Little Less Conversation\,” and soon after the King was requesting more of his work. After notching a Top 40 hit with Davis’ “Memories\,” Presley reached the Top Five in 1969 with the songwriter’s “In the Ghetto\,” a single from the landmark From Elvis in Memphis LP. Davis also arranged the music for Presley’s first television special before signing his own recording contract in 1970. In that year\, he released his first chart single\, “Whoever Finds This\, I Love You\,” from his debut album\, Song Painter. \nIn 1972\, Davis scored a number one pop hit with “Baby\, Don’t Get Hooked on Me\,” which also reached the country Top 20. His crossover success continued throughout the decade\, with singles like 1974’s “Stop and Smell the Roses\,” 1975’s “Burnin’ Thing\,” and the following year’s “Forever Lovers” scoring with listeners in both camps. Between 1974 and 1976\, Davis hosted a musical variety show for NBC television\, followed by a string of specials; in 1979\, he also starred in the film North Dallas Forty with Nick Nolte. \nDavis’ success continued in the early ’80s; “It’s Hard to Be Humble\,” the title track of his 1980 album\, was the first of four consecutive Top Ten country hits that culminated with his biggest country single\, “Hooked on Music\,” the next year. In 1980\, he also starred in a TV movie\, Cheaper to Keep Her. However\, a co-starring role opposite Jackie Gleason and Karl Malden in 1983’s disastrous The Sting II effectively ended Davis’ career in Hollywood\, and by 1985\, he had recorded his last Top Ten hit\, “I Never Made Love (Till I Made Love With You).” In 1990\, Davis made a comeback as a songwriter\, co-authoring Dolly Parton’s hit “White Limozeen”; that same year\, he also took over the title role in the Broadway hit The Will Rogers Follies. Will Write Songs for Food\, his first LP in nearly a decade\, appeared in 1994. \nSambuca Restaurant is located at 601 12th Avenue South\, in the Gulch.  (Please note: the Sky Loft is located on the second floor with no elevator access.) \n*This is a private event for Society members and their guests.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South\, please contact us today!*
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/november-8-2018-songwriter-series-a-special-evening-with-mac-davis/
LOCATION:Sambuca Restaurant\, 601 12th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180928T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180928T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20180830T140923Z
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SUMMARY:"Blurred Lines" Lawyer Lifts the Veil on His Significant Entertainment Cases
DESCRIPTION:GUEST SPEAKER:  Richard S. Busch \nRichard S. Busch is a Partner in the Litigation Section and is Head of the Entertainment and Intellectual Property Sections of King & Ballow. His practice areas include Litigation (State and Federal)\, Entertainment Litigation\, Intellectual Property Litigation\, and Commercial Litigation. Prior to joining the firm\, Mr. Busch served as Law Clerk to the Honorable John V. Parker\, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. \nMr. Busch received his law degree from Loyola University Law School where he was a member of the Loyola University Law Review and the Moot Court Board\, serving as Spring National Team Coach. In addition\, Mr. Busch received the American Jurisprudence Award for Secured Transactions and the Fishman Award as the outstanding commercial law student. \nMr. Busch has successfully represented clients in numerous trial and appellate court cases. In the action styled F.B.T. Productions\, LLC v. Aftermath Records\, et al.\, Mr. Busch represented the Plaintiff\, who discovered\, produced\, and co-wrote some of recording artist Eminem’s biggest hits\, in the landmark case\, in which the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit entered judgment in favor of F.B.T.\, finding that the agreements between record label Universal and digital download providers like iTunes\, are licenses\, and Eminem’s recording agreement entitled him and F.B.T. to 50 percent of Universal’s net receipts for sales by iTunes and others of Eminem songs. The full decision may be found at 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 18450 (9th Cir. Sept. 3\, 2010). Mr. Busch has represented many other artists in similar lawsuits and in connection with similar claims. \nTo see Mr. Busch’s full bio\, please click here:  https://kingballow.com/attorneys/richard-busch/ \nThis is a private luncheon event for Society members and their guests.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South\, please contact us today!
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/blurred-lines-lawyer-lifts-the-veil-on-his-significant-entertainment-cases/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180524T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20180423T175053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180423T175053Z
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SUMMARY:From Public Domain to Copyright to Public Domain - How We Freed ‘We Shall Overcome’
DESCRIPTION:  \nGUEST SPEAKER:  Dr. E. Michael Harrington \nThe topic will include how PD works can become copyrighted by means of added original expression\, and the legal issues these newly copyrighted works face and will include music by Bach\, Dave Brubeck\, Paul Simon\, Beethoven\, Woody Guthrie and others. \nHe will also discuss some of the specifics of his successful effort to free “We Shall Overcome\,” as well as his work to free “This Land Is Your Land.” \nYou may find Dr. Harrington’s complete profile here:  http://www.emichaelmusic.com/meet-dr-harrington/ . \nThis is a private event for Society members and their guests.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Copyright Society of the South\, please contact us today!
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/from-public-domain-to-copyright-to-public-domain-how-we-freed-we-shall-overcome/
LOCATION:BMI\, 10 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180404T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
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SUMMARY:April 4\, 2018:  An In-depth look at the Music Modernization Act - Bart Herbison\, Guest Speaker    (Note: Speaker/Topic Change)
DESCRIPTION:The Copyright Society of the South invites you to a luncheon meeting on Wednesday\, April 4\, 2018 from 11:30am to 1:00pm at The CMA Event Space  (35 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN 37203). \n \nBart Herbison is Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)\, the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization dedicated to the songwriting profession. Established in 1967\, the organization’s membership of nearly 5\,000 spans the United States and many other countries. With 140 chapters\, NSAI is dedicated to protecting songwriter’s rights and serves aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. \nUnder Herbison’s leadership NSAI gained prominence in the national legislative arena. Accomplishments include: \n\nPassage of the landmark “Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act” in 2006\nCreating the first-ever Group Copyright Infringement Insurance for songwriters and music publishers.\nPurchase of the “Music Mill” studios as NSAI headquarters in 2005\nAcquisition of the world-famous “Bluebird Café” in 2008.\n\nA native of Paris\, Tennessee\, Herbison worked as a reporter and spent 14 years in radio before joining the staff of former Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter in 1987.  Herbison joined the staff of U.S. Rep. Bob Clement (D-Nashville) in 1988.  During the next 10 years\, Herbison served as the Tennessee Congressman’s Press Secretary\, Campaign Manager and Chief Administrative Officer before leaving Capitol Hill for Music Row in 1997. \nHerbison is a 1996 graduate of Leadership Music and served on the Leadership Music Board of Directors and boards including the national musicunited.net campaign; Nashville Mayor’s Music Council; Tennessee Governor’s Board for Economic Growth and Development; Nashville Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Advisory Board and the Nashville State Community College Foundation Board of Directors. \nPlease RSVP by: Monday March 26\, 2018.  Invitations are individual and non-transferable.  Parking is limited in the CMA parking garage.  Please carpool and/or use street parking when available. \nYou don’t want to miss this in-depth look at the Music Modernization Act. Hope to see you there!
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/april-4-2018-copyright-infringement-lawsuits-why-some-win-blurred-lines-why-some-lose-led-zeppelin-and-whats-next/
LOCATION:CMA Event Center\, 35 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon,Upcoming Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180315T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180315T170000
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SUMMARY:April 4\, 2018 Luncheon - Speaker Update
DESCRIPTION:To the Members of the Copyright Society of the South:  \nRichard Busch has a scheduling conflict and will not be able to speak at our April 4 luncheon meeting.  However\, we have engaged Bart Herbison with NSAI to speak and present an in-depth look at the Music Modernization Act.     \nIf you have previously RSVP’d for this meeting and plan to attend\, no action is needed – we’ll see you there!  If you RSVP’d and will not be able to attend\, please RSVP “no” by clicking the link at the bottom of your personal emailed invitation.  If you haven’t RSVP’d and would like to attend\, please respond by March 26\, 2018. \n 
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/april-4-2018-luncheon-speaker-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180306T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180306T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20180228T183204Z
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SUMMARY:March 6\, 2018: Exploring the Music Modernization Act - The impact on the creators\, rights’ holders and music-minded entrepreneurs.
DESCRIPTION:The Copyright Society of the South has teamed up with the Entrepreneur Center to offer the following March program: \nTOPIC:   Exploring the Music Modernization Act – The impact on the creators\, rights’ holders and music-minded entrepreneurs. \nPANELISTS: \n\nTed Goldthorpe / Sony/ATV (Supervisor\, North America Publishing Administration)\nJeremy Brook / Brook Law Firm PLLC (Member)\nRon Pope / Songwriter & Indie Artist\nModerator – Heather McBee (music business veteran)\n\n\nPlease click this link to RSVP.  \nDon’t delay if you wish to attend.  Seating is limited! \nPartners: Nashville Entrepreneur Center\, CMA\, Leadership Music\, Mayor’s Music City Music Council\, Copyright Society of the South and Pinnacle Bank. \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable.
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/march-6-2018-exploring-the-music-modernization-act-the-impact-on-the-creators-rights-holders-and-music-minded-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Nashville Entrepreneur Center\, 41 Peabody Street\, Nashville\, TN\, 37210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20180125T201508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T195332Z
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SUMMARY:February 1\, 2018: New Global Rights Collections with John Barker\, CEO of ClearBox Rights
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  New Global Rights Collections: A fresh\, in depth look at how digital rights are licensed and paid around the world. \nUPDATE: Including the latest updates on the impact of the Music Modernization Act of 2017 which was recently introduced.\n\nSPEAKER:  John Barker\, President/CEO of ClearBox Rights\nJohn Barker is the founder\, President & CEO of ClearBox Rights\, LLC\, an independent IP rights managements company\, based in Nashville\, Tennessee. (www.clearboxrights.com) John also founded ICG (Integrated Copyright Group) in 1990\, which sold to BMG Rights in 2010. He is past President of the Copyright Society of the South\, a member of CMA\, NARAS\, Leadership Music 2012\, ACM\, Copyright Society of the U.S.A.\, and AIMP. In 2014\, John co-organized IPAC (Interested Parties Advancing Copyright) to provide comments to the Music License Study\, and participated in all three copyright office roundtables that year\, and frequently visits congressional offices in D.C. \nClearBox Rights\, in association with SOCAN\, recently launched ClearBox Global\, a licensing and collection entity focused on digital rights outside of North America. \nPlease click this link to RSVP.  \n  \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable \nWhile parking is no longer available at ASCAP\, you can always use the parking garage at Roundabout Plaza for a minimal fee.
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/february-1-2018-new-global-rights-collections-with-john-barker-ceo-of-clearbox-rights/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20170919T140947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T165728Z
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SUMMARY:November 30\, 2017: Stan Soocher - Copyright Year in Review
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URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/november-30-2017-stan-soocher-copyright-year-in-review/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20170830T140900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171002T165645Z
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SUMMARY:November 13\, 2017: Randy Grimmett of Global Music Rights
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URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/november-13-2017-randy-grimmett-of-global-music-rights/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20171024T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20171024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
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SUMMARY:October 24\, 2017: Dan Ruff of MusicNotes\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Dan Ruff and Duncan Hearn\, Musicnotes\, Inc. \nTopic:  “How Musicnotes uses aggressive growth strategies to maintain a market-leading status.” \nMusicnotes\, Inc. is the worldwide leader in digital sheet music with over $60 million in royalties paid and 6 million customers. In this session Dan Ruff (Licensing & Publisher Relations Manager) and Duncan Hearn (Experience Manager) will discuss how effective rights management\, cutting-edge technology and innovative marketing is used to fulfill the company’s longstanding commitment to support songwriters\, artists and music publishers. \nDan Ruff has been a music publishing professional for the better part of a decade. His background includes print\, mechanical and synch licensing. Prior to joining Musicnotes\, he handled Licensing and Royalty Administration at Naxos of America\, Inc. Dan graduated from Belmont University with a B.B.A. in Music Business and remains an avid musician. \nDuncan Hearn comes from London with a background in marketing\, commercial affairs and artist management. After graduating from the University of Surrey with B.A in Music Business\, he worked for Universal until moving to Madison\, WI to join Musicnotes\, Duncan now spends his time ensuring Musicnotes provides an unparalleled sheet music experience for all 6 million of its customers. \nPlease click this link to RSVP. \nPlease RSVP by: Thursday\, October 19\, 2017 \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/october-24-2017-dan-ruff-of-musicnotes-inc/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
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SUMMARY:September 15\, 2017: Allen Bargfrede and Benji Rogers of Dot Blockchain Music
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  “How Blockchain Will Change the Music Industry” – in this session\, two of the co-founders of Dot Blockchain Media will discuss the dotBC project as well as various industry initiatives employing blockchain as a solution for rights management. \nAllen Bargfrede focuses his work on the intersection of art and technology. He is the co-founder of Dot Blockchain Media and head of the Rethink Music think tank at Berklee College of Music. A former attorney\, Allen also leads Thought5\, a music and media strategy firm\, and is the author of “Music Law in the Digital Age\,” now available in its second edition. \nBenji Rogers is a British-born\, New York-based entrepreneur\, technologist\, musician\, and the CEO and co-founder of the dotBlockchain Media Project. A pioneer of the direct artist-to-fan model of music distribution\, Rogers founded PledgeMusic in 2009\, which is now one of leading artist-to-fan platforms online with more than 4 million users and over 50\,000 artists. \nPlease click this link to RSVP.  \nPlease RSVP by:\nFriday\, September 8\, 2017 \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/september-15-2017-allen-bargfrede-and-benji-rogers-of-dot-blockchain-music/
LOCATION:BMI\, 10 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20170208T185417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170208T185417Z
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SUMMARY:February 2017 Bonus: Jeff Price\, Founder and CEO at Audiam
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\nFebruary 28\, 2017 Meeting\nThe Copyright Society of the South invites you to a Bonus Meeting on Tuesday\, February 28\, 2017 from 11:30am to 1 pm at BMI’s First Floor Conference Room \nSpeaker:  Jeff Price\, Founder and CEO – Audiam; Founder – TuneCore; President\, GM\, Co-Founder – spinART Records \nTopic:  YouTube’s New Changes and Liquidation agreement: how to prepare and maximize your revenue \nIn June\, 2013\, Jeff launched Audiam.  Audiam is a digital Reproduction collection agency for publishers and songwriters for all interactive streaming entities including: YouTube\, background and foreground services\, digital jukeboxes\, digital Karaoke\, Apple Music\, Spotify\, Rhapsody\, Slacker\, Rdio\, scan & match lockers services and all other interactive digital streaming services. \nAudiam represents hundreds of thousands of compositions including the publishing catalogs of Bob Dylan\, Round Hill Music\, Third Side Music\, Imagem\, House Of Hassle\, Metallica\, Red Hot Chili Peppers\, Jason Mraz\, Jack White\, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons\, Tori Amos\, Aimee Mann\, Pretty Lights\, Mike Campbell\, Ruthless\, Epitaph\, Sumerian\, Puscifer and thousands more. \nIn July\, 2016 Audiam was acquired by the Canadian performing rights organization SOCAN.\nOn January 26th\, 2006\, Jeff Price launched TuneCore.  As CEO\, over the next six years\, he raised over $9MM in venture and strategic capital and built TuneCore into the world’s largest music distribution and publishing administration entity.  Its’ customer base sold over 1 billion units of music generating over $700\,000\,000 in Gross music sales.   TuneCore was acquired by Believe digital in July\, 2015. \nMr. Price also consulted for the Canadian performing rights organization SOCAN from 2012 – 2014.\nPlease click this link to RSVP.  \nPlease RSVP by:\nFriday\, Febraury 24\, 2017
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/february-2017-bonus-jeff-price-founder-and-ceo-at-audiam/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170202T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20170111T143726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T143726Z
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SUMMARY:DC Advocacy Update with Bart Herbison
DESCRIPTION:RSVP HERE\nFebruary 2\, 2017 Meeting\n\nThe Copyright Society of the South\ninvites you to a luncheon meeting\non Thursday\, February 2\, 2017\nfrom 11:30am to 1:00pm at\nASCAP’s Connie Bradley Board Room \nTOPIC:  DC Advocacy Update \nSpeaker:  Bart Herbison \n  \nBart Herbison is Executive Director of the Nashville al Songwriters Association International (NSAI)\, the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization dedicated to the songwriting profession. Established in 1967\, the organization’s membership of nearly 5\,000 spans the United States and many other countries. With 140 chapters\, NSAI is dedicated to protecting songwriter’s rights and serves aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music. \nUnder Herbison’s leadership NSAI gained prominence in the national legislative arena. Accomplishments include: \n\nPassage of the landmark “Songwriters Capital Gains Tax Equity Act” in 2006\nCreating the first-ever Group Copyright Infringement Insurance for songwriters and music publishers.\nPurchase of the “Music Mill” studios as NSAI headquarters in 2005\nAcquisition of the world-famous “Bluebird Café” in 2008.\n\nA Paris\, Tenn.\, native\, Herbison worked as a reporter and spent 14 years in radio before joining the staff of former Tennessee Governor Ned McWherter in 1987.  Herbison joined the staff of U.S. Rep. Bob Clement (D-Nashville) in 1988.  During the next 10 years\, Herbison served as the Tennessee Congressman’s Press Secretary\, Campaign Manager and Chief Administrative Officer before leaving Capitol Hill for Music Row in 1997. \nHerbison is a 1996 graduate of Leadership Music and served on the Leadership Music Board of Directors and boards including the national musicunited.net campaign; Nashville Mayor’s Music Council; Tennessee Governor’s Board for Economic Growth and Development; Nashville Chamber of Commerce Government Relations Advisory Board and the Nashville State Community College Foundation Board of Directors. \nPlease click this link to RSVP.  This is an unattended mailbox. \nFebruary Luncheon Meeting \nPlease RSVP by:\nFriday\, January 27\, 2017 \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/dc-advocacy-update-with-bart-herbison/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161201T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20161121T163233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161121T163741Z
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SUMMARY:Stan Soocher: 2016 Year In Review
DESCRIPTION:December 1\, 2016 Meeting\nSPEAKER:  Stan Soocher\, Associate Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver Campus \n  \nStan Soocher is the long-time Editor-in-Chief of the monthly Entertainment Law & Finance and an entertainment attorney. Stan is also an Associate Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver Campus\, where he served for three years as Music Department Chair. Stan’s new book is Baby You’re a Rich Man: Suing the Beatles for Fun & Profit (ForeEdge/University Press of New England). He previously authored the investigative book They Fought the Law: Rock Music Goes to Court. \n  \nStan has given speeches on entertainment law and related industry issues to bar associations and/or entertainment industry conferences in Los Angeles\, Nashville\, New York\, Austin\, Washington\, D.C.\, the United Kingdom\, Las Vegas\, Miami\, Oregon\, Minneapolis\, Virginia\, Washington State\, Orlando\, Atlanta\, Boston\, New Orleans\, North Carolina\, New Jersey and Colorado\, among other locations. \n  \nIn 2014\, Stan received the State Bar of Texas Entertainment & Sports Law Section’s “Texas Star Award.” The award is given to an individual “who has made a major and noteworthy contribution to the practice of entertainment law.” Also during his career\, Stan has received ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards for excellence in music journalism\, including for his music law articles in Rolling Stone\, The National Law Journal and Musician Magazine. For many years\, Stan covered the federal appeals courts in a weekly section for The National Law Journal.\nAmong the many media outlets who have interviewed Stan about entertainment industry issues are the Associated Press\, National Public Radio\, CNN\, Los Angeles Times\, The New York Times\, New York Daily News\, The New York Post\, Miami Herald\, Washington Post\, The Philadelphia Inquirer\, Chicago Tribune\, Denver Post\, Salt Lake Tribune\, Entertainment Weekly\, The Wall Street Journal\, Variety\, London Times and BBC-TV. \n  \nPlease click this link below to RSVP. \n  \nPlease RSVP by:\nMonday\, November 28\, 2016 \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/stan-soocher-2016-year-in-review/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161028T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20161019T150930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T150930Z
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SUMMARY:All the way from Middle Class to Class Action – Legal issues regarding the music of The Turtles.
DESCRIPTION:October 28\, 2016 Meeting\n\nThe Copyright Society of the South invites you to a luncheon meeting on Friday\, October 28\, 2016 from 11:30am to 1pm at ASCAP’s Connie Bradley Board Room. \nTOPIC:  All the way from Middle Class to Class Action – Legal issues regarding the music of The Turtles. \nSPEAKER:   Mark Volman\nMark Volman is a founding member\, lead singer and manager of “The Turtles\,” who continue to tour over 50 concerts a year.  Their song “Happy Together” has just received a BMI award for 9 million radio air performances and was placed in to the Grammy Hall of Fame. In the 70’s\, Mark joined up with Frank Zappa & the Mother’s of Invention where he made 10 albums and wrote and starred in the United Artist’s feature film\, “200 Motels.”  Mark has also sung with such notable artists as John Lennon\, Bruce Springsteen\, T.Rex\, Todd Rundgren\, Stephen Stills\, The Ramones\, Lou Reed\, U2 and many more.  He has written songs for children’s television \, such as the Care Bears and Strawberry Shortcake and received a Grammy nomination for these works.  Mark has survived in the music business for over 38 years as an on-air radio personality\, radio syndication\, record producer and writer for national music magazines and network television.  “The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie” continue to be one of America’s most successful touring groups\, performing 40 to 60 concerts around the world every year. \nHe is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Entertainment Industry Studies program in the Mike Curb School for Entertainment and Music Business and before that was a member of the Loyola Marymount University faculty from 1997 – 2003.  Areas of specialization: music business\, Entertainment Industry Studies and popular music history. \nMark is a member and conference attendee of the College Music Society\, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association\, as well as consultant for professional musicians.  He is a member of AFTRA/SAG and Local 47 of the musician’s union.  He is on the Board of Director’s of Leadership Music in Nashville. Mark and has a Bachelor Degree in Communication Arts and Masters of Fine Arts. \n  \nPlease click this link to RSVP.\nPlease RSVP by:\nMonday\, October 24\, 2016 \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/all-the-way-from-middle-class-to-class-action-legal-issues-regarding-the-music-of-the-turtles/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160923T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20160825T150505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160825T150541Z
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SUMMARY:Pandora: An overview as the company prepares to launch its on-demand offering
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER: Adam Parness\, Head of Publisher Licensing & Relations for Pandora \nAdam Parness is Head of Publisher Licensing and Relations at Pandora.  In this role\, Adam is responsible for leading Pandora’s global relationships with songwriters and music publishers\, including the development of broader product rights and internationalization in order to increase revenue\, retention and customer engagement. \nAdam Parness has over 15 years of experience as a digital media executive.  Prior to joining Pandora\, Adam was Principal Content Acquisition Manager at Amazon where he led the company’s global music publishing initiatives and was instrumental in the launch of Prime Music.  Prior\, Adam served as of Vice President of Music Licensing at Rhapsody where he played a pivotal role in the acquisition of Napster and global expansion of the company. \nAdam graduated from New York University with a Bachelor of Music and remains an active musician. \nPlease click this link to RSVP. 
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/pandora-an-overview-as-the-company-prepares-to-launch-its-on-demand-offering/
LOCATION:BMI\, 10 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160426T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20160420T160032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160420T161009Z
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SUMMARY:Streaming...Comparisons from a User and Licensor
DESCRIPTION:SPEAKER:   Kent Draughon\nKent Draughon is the Vice President of Publishing Administration for Capitol CMG Publishing. He’s worked for CMG in some capacity ever since his junior year in college… (which is to say\, ever since he had a mullet). Kent manages the jedi-knight team of licensing\, royalty and copyright specialists that care for thousands of songs written by hundreds of CMG songwriters. Additionally\, Kent evaluates potential acquisitions and monitors the company’s financial results. He’s the source of most country\, funk and gospel music being played in the office. Kent is a member of NARAS\, The Copyright Society of the South\, The Church Music Publisher’s Association\, Administrators of Gospel Music\, Providence Baptist Fellowship and Chairman of the Nashville Chapter of M.A.V. (Men Against Veggies). Kent and his wife Joy can often be found at a local Mexican restaurant teaching their two boys all about the NASCAR points system. \n  \n  \nPlease click this link to RSVP.  \nPlease RSVP by:\nFriday\, April 22\, 2016 \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable \nPlease note parking is no longer available at ASCAP.  However pay parking is always available at the Roundabout Plaza Parking Garage across the street.
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/streaming-comparisons-from-a-user-and-licensor/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,Luncheon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160322T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20160315T153127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160315T153711Z
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SUMMARY:From Guitar to Joystick: A Panel Discussion on Use of Music in the Gaming Industry
DESCRIPTION:PANELISTS: \nLouis-Phillipe Caron\, Music Licensing Specialist – Ubisoft \nSteve Schnur\, President of Music – Electronic Arts (EA) Video Games \nLouis-Philippe and his team handle music licensing matters and requests for all of Ubisoft’s production and marketing needs. Along with copyright clearances\, they supply teams with a vast pool of musical suggestions and collaborate on musical choices for successful brands such as Assassin’s Creed\, Just Dance\, Far Cry\, Splinter Cell and Rocksmith. Prior to Ubisoft\, he spent two years working for the publisher Third Side Music while participating in several music initiatives. \nSteve Schnur has been a professional musician\, record and publishing executive\, music supervisor\, songwriter\, composer\, record producer\, label president\, TV executive producer and more. Along the way\, he has moved the needle and changed the game in the fields of music\, movies\, television\, sports\, video games and digital interactive entertainment around the world.\nHe has been profiled by the New York Times\, London Financial Times and CNN\, named ‘One of the Most Creative People in Entertainment’ by Entertainment Weekly\, ‘One of the Most Powerful People in the Music Business’ and ‘One of the Top 20 Power Players in the Digital Entertainment’ by Billboard\, and ‘One of the Top 25 Power Players in the New Hollywood’ by The Wall Street Journal. \nThere will be a reception following the panel. \nPlease click this link to RSVP.  This is an unattended mailbox. \nPlease RSVP by:\nFriday\, March 18\, 2016 \n 
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/from-guitar-to-joystick-a-panel-discussion-on-use-of-music-in-the-gaming-industry/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20160208T181116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160208T181511Z
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SUMMARY:The Learning Network: The Impact of Policy on the Creative Community
DESCRIPTION:The Learning Network: The Impact of Policy on the Creative Community (Originally scheduled December 2015)  – This session of the Learning Network is designed to provide the music community with an update on what is happening in DC related to establishing various policies impacting the payment\, usage and exploitation of music as well as to: \nExpress the need and opportunity to understand what issues impact the music community and industry’s livelihoods. \nExplore the impact of gentrification on Nashville’s creative community\, history and growth along with the policies surrounding gentrification. \nAdditionally\, each panelist will speak to what their organization is doing to address changes in the music industry and support the future of the creative music community. \n  \nPANELISTS:  \nModerator:  Rachel Skaggs (Vanderbilt) \no   Mitch Glazier (LM ’10)\, EVP\, Government & Industry Relations\, RIAA \no   Dave Pomeroy (LM ’07)\, President\,  AFM Local 257 \no   Casey Summar (LM ’15)\, Executive Director\, Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville \n  \nBuy tickets here. \n 
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/the-learning-network-the-impact-of-policy-on-the-creative-community/
LOCATION:The First Amendment Center\, 1207 18th Avenue South\, Nashville
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160223T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20160127T221058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T221310Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriter Series: Thom Schuyler
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Fourth Installment of our Songwriter Series featuring Thom Schuyler\n  \nThom Schuyler was born and raised in Bethlehem\, PA and relocated to Nashville\, TN in 1978 to pursue a songwriting career.  Over the course of the ensuing decades he has created a catalog of tunes recorded by over 200 artists including five #1 songs\, five other Top-5 songs and five additional Top-10 songs.  Included in his repertoire are 16th Avenue by Lacy J. Dalton\, A Long Line of Love by Michael Martin Murphy\, Love Will Turn You Around by Kenny Rogers\, I Fell In Love Again Last Night by The Forester Sisters and My Old Yellow Car by Dan Seals.  Thom was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011. \nThom has been married to his wife\, Sarah Tallu\, for 37 years.  They have three children and two grandchildren. \nDuring  his time in Nashville Thom has served as both President and Chairman of The Country Music Association\, President of The Nashville Songwriters Association\, Chairman of The Nashville Songwriters Foundation and Sr. Vice President of RCA Records where he started and/or helped to guide the careers of Kenny Chesney\, Martina McBride\, Alabama\, Clint Black\, Lonestar\, Lorrie Morgan and others.  Along with his friends\, Don Schlitz and Fred Knobloch\, Thom is credited with launching the writers-in-the-round format at the world-famous Bluebird Cafe’. \nThom earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College and currently serves on the staff of Woodmont Christian Church in Nashville. \n  \nPlease click here to RSVP.  This is an unattended mailbox.
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/songwriter-series-thom-schuyler/
LOCATION:BMI\, 10 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20160118T154944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160125T142228Z
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SUMMARY:Panel: What the State of Music Tech Says About the State of Our Industry
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: WHAT THE STATE OF MUSIC TECH SAYS ABOUT THE STATE OF OUR INDUSTRY. \nWhere it’s going\, and where it’s not.\nWhere Nashville is embracing and resisting.\nHear about the latest trends\, issues\, challenges and opportunities including the ever-evolving streaming landscape\, new channels of marketing and distributing music\, metadata standards and new equalizing forces like Blockchain. \n  \nMODERATOR: Shawn Yeager\, Backporch Group\, Partner \n  \nPANEL: John Pisciotta\, LoudLab\, Founder\nWayne Leeloy\, G7 Entertainment Marketing\, Head of Brand Partnerships & Digital Strategy\nHeather McBee\, The Entreprenural Center\, VP Accelerator Programming \n  \nShawn Yeager – Moderator \nBack Porch Group \nPartner \nShawn is a partner with music tech venture-builder\, Back Porch Group and co-founder of Endorsee. At BPG\, Shawn leads customer and business development for their portfolio companies and consults to startup and enterprise clients on business model design\, product strategy\, customer acquisition and growth. \nPreviously\, Shawn founded and led a boutique management consulting firm whose clients ranged from indie game developers to multi-billion dollar software companies. As a business development executive for several startup and growth-stage tech companies\, including Exodus Communications\, Platform Computing and Varicent  Software\, Shawn produced market-shaping partnerships\, international expansion\, hundred-million dollar revenue streams and recognition from industry luminary Bill Gates. \nAt Microsoft\, his work on their first browser team added over a million new users\, and his contributions in e-commerce resulted in pioneering partnerships and the acquisition of dozens of Fortune 500 customers. Early in his career\, Shawn led strategy and development for one of the earliest online music retailers\, MusicDirect. \nShawn is a mentor for and advisor to Project Music\, the country’s first music tech accelerator\, a mentor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and advisor to numerous startups in the US and Canada. \n  \nJohn Pisciotta  \nLoudLab  \nManaging Partner  \n  \nFounder of LoudLab\, a venture studio that accelerates high potential\, scalable companies in the media and entertainment technology space.  John founded MusicSynk\, LLC which offers a secure online platform that quickly facilitates music synchronization licenses for the film\, television\, advertising and video gaming markets. It serves both the professionals who pay to license music and the top-tier artists who own the copyrights to the music. His career spans three decades in the music industry. \n  \nWayne Leeloy \nG7 Entertainment Marketing \nHead of Brand Partnerships & Digital Strategy \n  \nLiving at the intersection of brands\, music and technology\, Wayne Leeloy is the Head of Brand Partnerships and Digital Strategy for G7 Entertainment Marketing\, the entertainment vertical for project:worldwide. In this role\, he leads the charge on entertainment strategies and new business development\, providing high-touch client services and relationship management and integrated digital expertise\, activation\, analysis and actionable data for the full client roster. Prior to joining G7\, Leeloy spent a few years leading digital strategy and launching the successful Strategic Marketing & Partnerships division for Warner Music Nashville. \nBefore joining the label\, he ran business development\, account management\, educational initiatives and community outreach for Topspin Media\, the premiere direct-to-fan technology platform in the United States and established Ticketmaster’s Music Services division to handle all the A-List tour ticketing offers\, fan club pre sales and VIP activation in the Country\, Christian and Americana/Roots music space. \n  \nMike Fabio \nDirector of Digital Marketing \nNew West Records \n  \nDirector of Digital Marketing at New West Records\, overseeing all things online: social\, web\, email\, advertising\, etc. \n  \nCo-founder of Bandposters\, a tool for touring artists to design\, print\, and ship posters to every gig on a tour in 90 seconds or less \n  \nPartner at Back Porch Group\, a venture-building and consulting firm creating a better entertainment industry one idea\, product and company at a time. BPG has a portfolio of venture-backed and bootstrapped entertainment technology startups it has incubated\, and helps similar companies grow their businesses. \n  \nFounder of Tiny Jetpack\, a boutique social media marketing firm focused on fan relationships and the music business (Clients: PledgeMusic\, Artist Growth\, Lyric Financial\, Anderson East\, Nettwerk Music Group\, Maker Studios) \n  \nCommunity Director at Warner Bros. Records overseeing online activity for every WBR artist\, including social properties\, websites\, and more. (Artists: Michael Buble\, Josh Groban\, Eric Clapton\, Avenged Sevenfold\, Iron & Wine\, The Black Keys\, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers\, Jason Derulo\, Disturbed\, Gary Clark Jr.\, The Flaming Lips\, Green Day\, many more) \n  \n  \nHeather McBee\nNashville Entrepreneur Center (EC) \nVice President of Accelerator Programming \n  \nHeather 25 years of experience in marketing\, sales and operations in the music and radio industries.   McBee is focused on growing the Center’s year-round focus on the continued support of innovation within the music industry\, bringing Project Music from a 14-week accelerator program to a 12-month vertical at the EC. In her new role\, she is charged with expanding the EC’s accelerator programming and support to other industries industries key to the Nashville economy such as (book) publishing.  She continues to serve as an active mentor to entrepreneurs and management teams that participate in the Center’s accelerators. \nAs the first intern at BNA Entertainment\, McBee grew through the ranks with the now-Sony Nashville organization to ultimately become VP of Marketing & Web\nInitiatives. During her tenure\, she built the Digital Business team within the organization resulting in the label paving the way for Nashville charge in developing the digital music space. \nThrough 2014\, McBee served as Operations Director for Cumulus Media’s America’s Morning Show hosted by Blair Garner. In her role\, she helped launch the nationally syndicated program\, grow the enterprise and acted as the Show’s liaison for record labels and affiliates. Heather also manages her own music marketing and business development company\, Bee Strategic\, Inc. \n  \nUpdated January 20\, 2016 \n  \nPlease RSVP here by:\nFriday\, January 22\, 2016 \nInvitations are individual and non-transferable \n 
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/panel-what-the-state-of-music-tech-says-about-the-state-of-our-industry/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151203T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20151118T143957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151118T143957Z
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SUMMARY:Stan Soocher
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  2015\, Year In Review \nSPEAKER:  Stan Soocher\, Associate Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver Campus \n  \nStan Soocher is the long-time Editor-in-Chief of the monthly Entertainment Law & Finance and an entertainment attorney. Stan is also an Associate Professor of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at the University of Colorado’s Denver Campus\, where he served for three years as Music Department Chair. Stan’s new book is Baby You’re a Rich Man: Suing the Beatles for Fun & Profit (ForeEdge/University Press of New England). He previously authored the investigative book They Fought the Law: Rock Music Goes to Court. \n  \nStan has given speeches on entertainment law and related industry issues to bar associations and/or entertainment industry conferences in Los Angeles\, Nashville\, New York\, Austin\, Washington\, D.C.\, the United Kingdom\, Las Vegas\, Miami\, Oregon\, Minneapolis\, Virginia\, Washington State\, Orlando\, Atlanta\, Boston\, New Orleans\, North Carolina\, New Jersey and Colorado\, among other locations. \n  \nIn 2014\, Stan received the State Bar of Texas Entertainment & Sports Law Section’s “Texas Star Award.” The award is given to an individual “who has made a major and noteworthy contribution to the practice of entertainment law.” Also during his career\, Stan has received ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards for excellence in music journalism\, including for his music law articles in Rolling Stone\, The National Law Journal and Musician Magazine. For many years\, Stan covered the federal appeals courts in a weekly section for The National Law Journal.\nAmong the many media outlets who have interviewed Stan about entertainment industry issues are the Associated Press\, National Public Radio\, CNN\, Los Angeles Times\, The New York Times\, New York Daily News\, The New York Post\, Miami Herald\, Washington Post\, The Philadelphia Inquirer\, Chicago Tribune\, Denver Post\, Salt Lake Tribune\, Entertainment Weekly\, The Wall Street Journal\, Variety\, London Times and BBC-TV.
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/stan-soocher/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151112T112500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20151103T231648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151109T224951Z
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SUMMARY:Jim Griffin
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC:  Rights Enumerated\, Rights Disrespected. \nAbsent a publicly accessible\, comprehensive database for music\, rights we cherish and upon which we depend are disrespected and forgotten.\nSPEAKER:  Jim Griffin \nJim Griffin is an expert media technologist\, well-schooled and experienced in the ways of digital media and its monetization\, especially music and the text\, graphics and video that accompany it. Founder\, moderator of the Pho list\, for 15 years amongst the best global communities for digital music and media. Writer for magazines and scholarly journals\, occasional keynote speaker and expert witness.
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/jim-griffin/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151104T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20151103T231342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151103T231425Z
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SUMMARY:David Israelite
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: A look at the division of income among  writers\, publishers\, labels and artists at Spotify\, Pandora and SiriusXM\, plus current legislative updates. \nSPEAKER:  David Israelite\nDavid Mark Israelite is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Music Publishers’ Association.  Founded in 1917\, The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) is the premiere trade association representing American music publishers and their songwriter partners. The NMPA’s mandate is to protect and advance the interests of music publishers and their songwriter partners in matters relating to the domestic and global protection of music copyrights. Music publishers control the copyrights for the underlying compositions of songs on behalf of the songwriters they represent. The Harry Fox Agency\, Inc.\, the leading U.S. mechanical rights organization\, is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NMPA. \nFrom 2001 through early 2005 Israelite served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Counselor to the Attorney General of the United States.  In this capacity he helped manage the United States Department of Justice’s 112\,000 employees and $22 billion annual budget.  In addition to his general management responsibilities\, Israelite served as the Attorney General’s personal advisor on all legal\, strategic and public affairs issues.  In March of 2004\, the Attorney General appointed Israelite Chairman of the Department’s Task Force on Intellectual Property.  As Chairman Israelite lead a team of high-ranking officials in examining all aspects of how the Department of Justice handled intellectual property issues and implemented proposals developed by the Task Force.\nPrior to joining the Department of Justice\, Israelite served as the Director of Political and Governmental Affairs for the Republican National Committee.  In that role he was the senior advisor to the Chairman of the National Republican Party\, and was responsible for the Republican Party’s Campaign Operations\, Government Affairs\, Research\, and Presidential Liaison Divisions. \nFrom 1997 through 1998\, Israelite served as Missouri Senator Kit Bond’s Administrative Assistant\, making him the youngest AA in the United States Senate.  Israelite also served as Campaign Manager for Senator Bond’s successful 1998 re-election campaign. \nFrom 1994 through 1997\, Israelite practiced law in the Commercial Litigation Department at the firm of Bryan Cave\, LLP in Kansas City\, Missouri.  Israelite earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri in 1994 and received a B.A. in a double major of Political Science and Communications from William Jewell College in 1990.  While in college\, Israelite was named Top Speaker by the National Cross Examination Debate Association\, recognizing him as the nation’s top collegiate debater.
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/david-israelite/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20150325T214052Z
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SUMMARY:Michael Harrington
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URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/michael-harrington/
LOCATION:BMI\, 10 Music Square East\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20141204T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20141204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T080209
CREATED:20140828T211309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140828T211309Z
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SUMMARY:Stan Soocher\, Year in Review
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://copyrightsocietyofthesouth.com/event/stan-soocher-year-in-review/
LOCATION:ASCAP\, 2 Music Square West\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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