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Thank You For Making Music Biz 2012 A Huge Success

nicole — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:29:24 +0000

NARM and digitalmusic.org would like to thank all of the attendees, sponsors, and advertisers that helped to make Music Biz 2012 a huge success! We look forward to hearing your feedback, so be sure to fill out our event survey that should have hit your email boxes earlier this week. Also, please take a look at our recap page where you can find photos and videos from Music Biz 2012, in addition to other important links. Photos and videos are being uploaded as they are received so please check back often. We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and look forward to seeing you next year!

Successful Confab Drew 1,000 Commerce & Content Professionals to LA

nicole — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:18:33 +0000

More than 100 industry experts addressed current trends

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, RIAA, Brett Gurewitz honored

May 16, 2012 – Music business association NARM and digitalmusic.org, the virtual home of NARM’s digital initiatives, brought together 1,000 professionals from the commerce and content sectors of the music industry for Music Biz 2012 last week at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. Featuring more than 100 speakers from the highest levels of the music industry, the event provided attendees with all the information they need to harness current trends and increase sales.

The event kicked into full swing with the Opening Session Breakfast, during which Topspin Media CEO Ian Rogers conducted the keynote interview with INgrooves Fontana CEO Robb McDaniels. The conversation was recorded for an upcoming episode of Rogers’ “This Week in Music” web series. Also during the Opening Session, NARM President Jim Donio presented the Presidential Award for Sustained Industry Achievement to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and announced NARM and digitalmusic.org’s new music industry events alert service. Rachelle Friedman, Chair of the NARM Board of Directors, then awarded the Independent Spirit Award to Epitaph Records Founder/Bad Religion guitarist Brett Gurewitz and announced the results of NARM’s Board elections.

NARM and digitalmusic.org also introduced App Alley, a popup demo and exhibit showcase that ran throughout the day on Wednesday, May 9, and featured top music technology companies such as Spotify, Mashery, Microsoft Xbox LIVE, Thefuture.fm, Indaba Music, Bandsintown, and more. To get a taste of how it went, click here to watch a video recap. Other popular events at Music Biz 2012 included the Spotify Developers Meetup, the Record Store Day 2013 Town Hall, and the Urban Music Meetup as well as one-on-one meetings and break-out sessions such as “Apps, Developers, and the Technology of Music” and “Creative Collaboration – Outsourcing in the Digital Age.” The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) also held a roundtable on the International Music Registry (IMR) and Copyright Infrastructure in the Digital Environment, Hypebot presented three special sessions, and more. Click here for pictures from throughout the week.

The event concluded with the Awards Dinner Party on Thursday, May 10, during which global superstar Katy Perry received the Artist of the Year Award, delivering a knock-out speech while sporting a new goth-inspired look, and Lionel Richie was presented with the Chairman’s Award for Sustained Industry Achievement. Click here to watch Katy Perry’s acceptance speech or here for Lionel Richie’s. The gala began with a star-studded red carpet featuring other celebrities such as R&B singer and TV star Brandy, Monkees drummer Micky Dolenz, Rock ‘n Roll royalty Lisa Marie Presley, Mike Shinoda and Dave “Phoenix” Farrell of Linkin Park and American Idol Season 8 Winner Kris Allen. and pop culture maven Perez Hilton, and ended with a dance party hosted by DJ-to-the-stars DJ Cassidy. Click here to see a time-lapse video of the red carpet.

“We couldn’t be happier about the success of Music Biz 2012 and we are already brainstorming for ways we can top ourselves next year,” said Jim Donio, President of NARM and digitalmusic.org. “The past year has given us many reasons to be excited about the future of the music business, and this convention provided the perfect forum for our attendees to see how they can maximize these possibilities in the year ahead.”

“Of course, Music Biz 2012 isn’t the only thing we do all year, and NARM and digitalmusic.org members can look forward to more installments of our Music Start Up Academy, Entertainment & Technology Law Conference, and Online Seminar Series, as well as our continued support of Record Store Day and our best-in-class Product Platform database,” Donio continued. “Our next Music Start Up Academy sessions will take place in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 7, so stay tuned to the NARM and digitalmusic.org websites for more info.”

Facebook Boosts IPO Shares By 25 Percent

nicole — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:21:49 +0000

Facebook says 25 percent more shares will be sold as investors clamor for shares in the year’s hottest stock offering.

Facebook said in a regulatory filing Wednesday that about 421 million shares will be sold, up from 337 million under its earlier plans.

Nielsen: Smartphone Apps Per Device Is Growing

nicole — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:17:13 +0000

U.S. smartphone owners now average 41 applications per device, up 28 percent from the 2011 average of 32 apps, according to new data from Nielsen.

Mobile Phone Shoppers Show Growing Preference For Text Marketing

nicole — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:11:52 +0000

The maturation of the mobile phone market has put a powerful shopping tool in the hands of an ever-growing number of consumers. And recent research shows that they are taking full advantage of it.

Young Listeners Turn Off Broadcast, Tune Into Internet Radio [STUDY]

nicole — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:21:39 +0000

A recent study has found that Internet radio listenership is on the rise — and while digital device usage may have something to do with this increase, it’s harder to pinpoint social media’s role.

Infographic: The Digital Lives Of American Moms

nicole — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:16:29 +0000

Moms are at the center of their family’s offline life, so it’s little surprise that they’re also at the center of many of the biggest trends online as well. Whether to look up the latest product reviews or to connect with friends, families, and even brands through social networks, American moms are particularly active and influential online.

Tablets Take Flight

nicole — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:15:09 +0000

US travelers of all types are buying tablets, but airline passengers are adopting these devices at a particularly fast pace. A recent study, “The Growing Use of Tablets and other Portable Electronic Devices on Intercity Buses, Trains, and Planes,” conducted by the Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at Chicago’s DePaul University, developed data from observations of 7,770 passengers on 92 air, bus and train departures in December 2011.

Social Gaming Is Down With Women But Up With Seniors

nicole — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:02:22 +0000

Social gaming has been a hot spot for developers for awhile now, but a new study by Frank N. Magid Associates shows that their primary demographic is slipping.

Social Marketing: Adding Dollars To Fan Interaction At NARM Conference

nicole — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:57:45 +0000

Lil Wayne and Akon were impressing the folks at RootMusic, the creator of BandPage for Facebook, with the fact that both had amassed 20 million likes on their Facebook fan sites. What brought them concern, however, was the fact that each of Akon’s posts generated only 2 million reactions while Lil Wayne’s were generating three times as much.