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Season 1
- STREAMING
- ENTERTAINMENT
- GAMES
- RIGHTSTECH
- MUSIC
- SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
| SESSION | DESCRIPTION |
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| Pluto TV (March 30, 2020) |
Let's DEW Lunch Webinar Series: The Business of Streaming, featuring Jeff Shultz, Chief Business Officer of Pluto TV and Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. In this session, we will discuss how the coronavirus emergency is impacting Pluto TV's business. We will look at how viewing behavior has changed, what is happening in the ad market, and how content providers are reacting to the situation. We will also discuss the relationship between Pluto TV and ViacomCBS, including how the broadcaster is leveraging Pluto to optimize content values. We also look at if this is a watershed moment for the online free ad-support TV market, and what it may mean for the future of TV entertainment. |
| O'Melveny & Myers, STAGE TEN, and Next 10 Ventures (April 6, 2020) | Explore current trends in streaming video and the creator economy with Ben Grubbs, former Head of Global Creator Partnerships for YouTube and founder of Next 10 Ventures, and Dave Lazar, founder and CEO of Stage TEN, a web app for creating professional, live and interactive content. Moderated by Hale Boggs, Chair of the MediaTech Group at O’Melveny. |
| Hub Entertainment Research (April 13, 2020) |
Colin discusses the latest behavioral research characterizing TV and social distancing with Jon Giegengak, Principal, Hub Entertainment Research. They also discuss if the changes will be permanent once the current emergency passes. |
| MWM Universe (April 20, 2020) | How passion, community, and right-sized investment build a sustainable streaming business, featuring Morgan Kruger, COO at MWM Universe interviewed by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia. |
| CuriosityStream (April 27, 2020) | Devin Emery, Head of Growth at CuriosityStream interviewed by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia. CuriosityStream is the award-winning, on demand streaming service for documentary films & series about our world and beyond. |
| Cinedigm Networks and Tubi (May 4, 2020) | The AVOD Advantage in Challenging Times. Featuring Erick Opeka, President of Cinedigm Networks and Andrea Clarke Hall, Business Development, Tubi moderated by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia. |
| Roku (May 11, 2020) | Content Partnering to Grow the Pie for Everyone. Featuring Rob Holmes, Vice President of Programming at Roku, and Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| MHz Networks and Wicket Labs (May 18, 2020) | Keeping love alive - Winning, keeping, and getting back subscribers. Featuring Jason Connolly, VP Creative and Marketing, MHz Networks and Marty Roberts, CEO, Wicket Labs. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia. |
| Verizon Media (May 26, 2020) | Why C-19 streamers didn't break the Internet. Featuring Jason Friedlander, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Media Platform, Verizon Media and Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia. |
| BritBox (June 1, 2020) | Featuring Soumya Sriraman, President and CEO of BritBox and Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia. |
| Revry (June 8, 2020) | Featuring Damian Pelliccione, CEO of Revry and Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia. |
| Endemol Shine and VIZIO (June 15, 2020) | Grow revenue with smart TV channels. Featuring Kasia Jablonska, Head of Digital Distribution & Monetisation, Endemol Shine Group and Katherine Pond, Vice President, Business Development, VIZIO. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| CBC Gem (June 22, 2020) | One-dimensional business models can leave a service vulnerable when times get tough. CBC Gem is blending three revenue generating approaches to give it the flexibility to react to the market as things change. Featuring Roma Kojima, Senior Director, OTT Video, CBC and Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia. |
| Audionamix and The Film Detective (June 23, 2020) | The future of streaming? Look to the past. Join us as we discuss how the industry is adapting to meet the increasing demand for content by licensing back-catalog content while new productions are on hold. Stephen Oliver, Senior Engineer for Audionamix, breaks down technical challenges in adapting classic content for modern streaming requirements and how AI can help, with Philip Hopkins, Founder of The Film Detective and Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| TiVo (July 13, 2020) | Today's Video Mix, featuring Jennifer Gomez, Director, Product Marketing, Monetization, at TiVo, an Xperi Company and Christopher Ambrozic, VP Product, at TiVo, an Xperi Company. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| Zype (July 20, 2020) | A conversation with Ed Laczynski, CEO of Zype about Optimizing OTT Distribution. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| STIRR (July 27, 2020) | A conversation with Adam Ware, VP and GM of National Networks and Platforms, Sinclair Broadcast Group. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| The Business of Streaming with Warren Schlichting (August 3, 2020) | A conversation with Warren Schlichting, the former head of Sling TV. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| The Psychology of the Subscriber Webinar with Singula Decisions (August 10, 2020) | In this webinar, the first in a series of three, we will delve into the mindset of a subscriber to understand the psychological drivers motivating their behaviours and how industry-standard practices alienate consumers from the very beginning of the relationship. Join Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst at nScreenMedia as he discusses the Psychology of the Subscriber and how it impacts Acquisition with: Bhavesh Vaghela - CEO, Singula Decisions Jennifer Whittaker - Qualitative Researcher and Director, QualiProjects Katharina Wittgens - Business Psychologist and Researcher |
| Gracenote (August 17, 2020) | Driving engagement with discovery with Trent Wheeler, SVP, Product, Video at Gracenote. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| Crunchyroll (August 24, 2020) | A conversation with Joanne Waage, General Manager, Crunchyroll. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| Penthera (August 31, 2020) | Always on - streaming in an unreliable world. Featuring Dan Hurwitz, Chief Revenue Officer, Penthera. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| The Psychology of the Subscriber - Growth (September 14, 2020) | In this webinar, the second in a series of three, we will explore the psychological and emotional dynamics at play when subscribers interact with brands during the billing, upgrade and downgrade phases of the customer journey. |
| Syncbak (September 21, 2020) | How local TV is profiting from a national audience online - An interview with Jack Perry, CEO of Syncbak about the company's new national OTT service for local TV, VUit. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| Wurl (September 28, 2020) | A conversation on the growth of AVOD and the expansion of distribution options. Featuring Sean Doherty, Co-Founder and CEO of Wurl. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| Hub Entertainment Research (October 5, 2020) | How did we get here - why online has become the main source for TV. Featuring Jon Giegengack, Principal of Hub Entertainment Research. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| Newsy (October 12, 2020) | The business of news streaming, featuring Blake Sabatinelli, CEO of Newsy. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| The Psychology of the Subscriber Webinar: Churn (October 19, 2020) | In this webinar, we will explore the psychological and emotional factors that lead to subscribers leaving OTT brands and the inherent difficulties in winning them back. |
| SESSION | DESCRIPTION |
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| UTA (March 31, 2020) | Brent Weinstein, Chief Innovation Officer and a partner at United Talent Agency, will be featured in Tuesday’s Let’s DEW Lunch online seminar. He’ll be talking with Forbes Sr. Contributor David Bloom about the changing face of Hollywood amid the COVID-19 pandemic, how stars of traditional and digital-first media are adapting. The new kinds of programming and fan connection being created on the fly, and where the habits created amid the pandemic may help shape how we use technology and media in the months and years to come. |
| Wonder Media Network (April 7, 2020) | Podcasting is one of the most exciting areas in entertainment and media. Join a conversation with the co-founders of an independent, audio-first media company that launched less than two years ago, focused on storytelling around underrepresented voices, partnering with other companies aligned with this mission, and - particularly in light of today's new remote working/distance learning environment - finding creative ways to adapt and expand their business. Featuring Shira Atkins, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Wonder Media Network, and Jenny Kaplan, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wonder Media Network. Interviewed by Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. |
| Studio71 (April 14, 2020) | Dan Weinstein co-founded what is now Studio71, one of Hollywood's original digital-video companies, in 2007, and remains the company’s president. Now owned by German broadcasting giant ProSeiben, Studio71 averages more than 10 billion views a month of its content just on YouTube. It’s also creating a successful line of tabletop and video games, manages dozens of prominent influencers and is diversifying into movies while finding ways to repackage the company’s deep library of influencer-created content. He’s a member of the TV Academy’s Interactive Media Council and the Producers Guild’s New Media Council, and a member of the Streamy Awards blue ribbon panel of judges. Featuring Dan Weinstein, President and Co-Founder of Studio71, moderated by David Bloom, Senior Contributor at Forbes. |
| Webinar with Mike Vorhaus (April 21, 2020) | Digital entertainment industry advisors Mike Vorhaus and Ned Sherman discuss how coronavirus is impacting dealmaking and investing in different industries - games, esports, streaming, podcasting, TV and movies, music and concerts. How are different startups, companies and VC/PEs responding? What changes and innovations are occurring and how likely are they to be short or long term? What are some of likely scenarios for re-opening business? Featuring Mike Vorhaus, CEO of Vorhaus Advisors, and Ned Sherman, Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. |
| SuperAwesome (April 28, 2020) | 1.5 billion reasons why everyone is a kids and family brand: Almost half the world’s children are now at home and their digital content exploration and consumption is booming. This is an opportunity to reach massive audiences of kids/parents and also a potential privacy and compliance liability crisis. Join Kate OLoughlin, COO, SuperAwesome, the leading global kid-safe ad and technology platform and Jamie Gutfreund, strategic advisor and former CMO Hasbro and WPP, to better understand how to successfully build recurring revenue and engagement while managing immediate legal, regulatory, brand and ethical issues. |
| Digital Brand Architects (May 5, 2020) | Join us for a conversation with Vanessa Flaherty, EVP of Management for Digital Brand Architects (DBA), as we discuss the state of influencer marketing; how influencers are working with brands, pivoting their content and proving to be valuable content creators as traditional production is at a halt. We'll also talk about the female-led company's work in the podcasting, product, and live streaming spaces. Featuring Vanessa Flaherty, Executive Vice President of Management for Digital Brand Architects in conversation with Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. |
| Vlocity and Shift CRM (May 12, 2020) | Maximizing Multiplatform Advertising Sales. Featuring Christopher Dean, VP and GM of Media & Entertainment at Vlocity, and Jonathon Millman, President, CEO of Shift CRM Inc. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. |
| FOX Bet (June 16, 2020) | Join us for a conversation with Mike Vorhaus, CEO of Vorhaus Advisors and Andrew Schneider, CMO of Fox Bet, an online sports-betting product that is a joint venture between the Stars Group and Fox Corp. Schneider most recently served as senior VP, marketing, for Disney Streaming Services. |
| The Third Floor (July 21, 2020) | Featuring Dane Smith, Vice President of The Third Floor, and David Bloom, Senior Contributor at Forbes and Tubefilter. |
| Tiny Horse (July 28, 2020) | Join Tiny Horse founding partner Melanie Johnson and moderator David Bloom discussing the future of video production, online content and branded partnerships amid the pandemic and beyond. Tiny Horse recently became part of Team Whistle, whose other components include Whistle.com, NewForm and Vertical, and now is preparing to launch a slate of new content. The company also is launching a pair of Quibi series. |
| Cashmere Agency (August 4, 2020) | A conversation with Ryan Ford, Executive Vice President & Chief Creative Officer of Cashmere Agency. Moderated by David Bloom, Senior Contributor at Forbes. |
| Halsey Minor of Live Planet (August 25, 2020) | A conversation with Halsey Minor, CEO & Founder, Live Planet and VideoCoin Network. Moderated by David Bloom, Senior Contributor at Forbes. In this session, Minor will discuss the latest breakthroughs, challenges and opportunities in emerging blockchain technology and provide invaluable insights into how this will affect content creators and video services around the world. |
| ICM Partners (September 1, 2020) | A conversation with Chris Sawtelle, Head of Digital Ventures at ICM Partners. Moderated by David Bloom, Senior Contributor at Forbes. |
| WildBrain Spark (September 8, 2020) | A conversation with Jon Gisby, Managing Director of Wildbrain Spark. Moderated by David Bloom, Senior Contributor at Forbes. In this session, Gisby will discuss the recent $18M investment into their digital division, WildBrain Spark, as well as plans for AVOD given the current climate. |
| Shutterstock (September 15, 2020) | A conversation with Jamie Elden, Chief Revenue Officer of Shutterstock, moderated by Seth Schachner, Managing Director at Strat Americas. In this talk, Elden will discuss challenges, limitations and solutions for video, TV, and movie production firms today and ways for them to work on new initiatives to engage their audiences. |
| Betabrand (September 22, 2020) | A conversation on the future of social commerce with Chris Lindland, CEO of Betabrand. Moderated by David Bloom, Senior Contributor at Forbes. |
| Entertainment and the Election (September 29, 2020) | A conversation on the upcoming election, voting, and the entertainment business, featuring: -Jordan Kurland, Founding Partner, Brilliant Corners Artist Management -Binta Niambi Brown, Founder, omalilly projects -Andy Bernstein, Co-Founder, HeadCount -Kathryn Schotthoefer, Founder and CEO, Original Media Ventures; Senior Advisor to Plus1 -Genevieve Roth, Founder and President, Invisible Hand |
| NCompass (October 6, 2020) | A conversation with Donna Graves, CEO and Co-Founder of NCompass, and Malia Jennings, Group Account Director (with a Diversity and Culture focus) at NCompass International. Moderated by David Bloom, Senior Contributor at Forbes. |
| Politics and Innovation Webinar (October 23, 2020) | Join us for a lively conversation about the intersection of government, community, technology and entertainment. Featuring Progressive leaders Holly Mitchell and Ro Khanna on the challenges and opportunities that await us on the other side of this election cycle. Moderated by former Roblox and Apple executive Chris Misner. |
| The Future of Location Based Entertainment (April 17, 2020) | While we are resetting to the new normal, it seemed like a good time to gauge the progress of the VR/AR Location-Based Entertainment vertical. Additionally, with lower pricing for personal VR devices such as Oculus Qwest and the Valve Index rig, is the current 'shelter in place' environment conducive to accelerated adoption of home systems? Featuring Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic, Matt Coleman, CEO, Magnify, Sean Ahearn, Founder of Wisdome.LA, and Brent Bushnell, CEO and Co-Founder of Two Bit Circus. |
| SESSION | DESCRIPTION |
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| Ubisoft (April 1, 2020) | Featuring Chris Heatherly, former EVP, Games & Digital Platforms, NBC Universal and Chris Early, SVP Partnerships and Revenue at Ubisoft. |
| Facebook Gaming (April 8, 2020) | Featuring Phil Ranta, Head of Gaming Creators, North America, Facebook, interviewed by David Bloom, Senior Contributor for Forbes. |
| Roblox (April 15, 2020) | Join us for a conversation with Roblox Chief Business Officer, Craig Donato, as we discuss how kids are staying connected with friends and learning through gaming platforms. Chris Heatherly, former EVP Games and Digital Platforms at NBCU in conversation with Craig Donato, Chief Business Officer at Roblox. |
| Griffin Gaming Partners (April 22, 2020) | Join us for a conversation with Peter Y. Levin, Managing Director, Griffin Gaming Partners, as we discuss gaming’s recent and very high profile impact on the media landscape. For many, the perceived rise of gaming’s prowess came in the form of antiseptic data, articles and analyst reports...the current shelter-at-home circumstances have laid bare, in practical application, just how prominent a role gaming plays on media consumption patterns. We’ll touch upon which trends are temporary and which are here to stay. |
| United Talent Agency (April 29, 2020) | The Business of Games, featuring Damon Lau, Head of Esports at United Talent Agency in conversation with Ned Sherman, Partner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. |
| Interpret and Vorhaus Advisors (May 6, 2020) | The Future of Us: Today’s children are not only tomorrow’s consumers, but also creators and leaders. Understanding their behaviors and interests is critical for future success. Join us and hear Interpret talk about the latest in kids’ gaming behavior, genre interest, favorite games, gaming motivations, and the success of Roblox. Featuring Michael Cai, President of Interpret and Mike Vorhaus, CEO of Vorhaus Advisors. |
| Kickstarter (May 13, 2020) | Crowdfunding Creative Projects in the Time of COVID-19: Kickstarter’s Director of Games Anya Combs joins Manatt’s Ned Sherman for a discussion about how creative projects are getting funded in the current climate. What are the best practices for executing a successful crowdfunding campaign? Featuring Anya Combs, Director of Games at Kickstarter and Ned Sherman, Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. |
| Mythical Games (May 27, 2020) | Featuring John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, a game platform company focused on building player-owned economies with top game developers and publishers. Moderated by David Bloom, senior contributor at Forbes. |
| Crunchyroll (June 3, 2020) | Featuring Terry Li, Head of 360 and General Manager of Games at Crunchyroll and Chris Heatherly, Former Games Executive at Universal and Disney. |
| Diversity and Inclusion in Gaming (June 17, 2020) | Diversity and inclusion in gaming, featuring Gordon Bellamy, CEO of Gay Gaming Professionals (GGP) and Visiting Scholar, USC Games and USC Esports and Nika Nour, Executive Director for IGDA Foundation. |
| Galaxy Interactive (June 24, 2020) | The Coming Blockchain Gaming Revolution, featuring Sam Englebardt, Managing Partner, Galaxy Interactive and David Bloom, Senior Contributor for Forbes. |
| Jam City and Greycroft (July 8, 2020) | Featuring Josh Yguado, Co-Founder and President of Jam City and Jon Goldman, General Partner, GC Tracker and Board Partner, Greycroft. |
| Venrock (July 22, 2020) | Developing an e-gaming ecosystem around cryptocollectibles, digital value, and the future of the intersection between gaming and crypto. Featuring David Pakman, Partner at Venrock and Mike Vorhaus, CEO of Vorhaus Advisors. |
| Bandai Namco Entertainment (July 29, 2020) | Featuring Karim Farghaly, Senior Director, Business Development, Bandai Namco Entertainment America and Chris Heatherly, Former Games Executive at Universal and Disney. |
| Embodied Inc. (August 5, 2020) | Paolo Pirjanian, CEO of Embodied and games executive Chris Heatherly on how game engines are for more than just games. |
| Kast (August 26, 2020) | A conversation with Mark Ollila, CEO of Kast, and Chris Heatherly, Former Games Executive at Universal and Disney. Mark Ollila heads up the team at Kast, the leading online destination for game and watch parties. Before co-founding the company in 2018, Ollila established a 20-year legacy of accomplishments as a senior executive and board member throughout the computer gaming, nanotechnology, internet, software, media technology industries. |
| Sugar Gamers (September 2, 2020) | A conversation with Keisha Howard, Founder of Sugar Gamers; Head of Marketing for Live CGI, and Chris Heatherly, Former Games Executive at Universal and Disney. |
| StreamElements (September 9, 2020) | A conversation on the growth of livestreaming and the role of esports and gaming in livestreaming, with Sean Horvath, CRO of StreamElements, and Mike Vorhaus, CEO of Vorhaus Advisors. |
| Double Loop Games (September 16, 2020) | A conversation with Emily Greer, Founder and CEO of Double Loop Games, and Mike Vorhaus, CEO of Vorhaus Advisors. Double Loop Games is a new mobile studio dedicated to making delightful, relaxing experiences for the biggest audience in games: people who don't think of themselves as gamers. |
| SESSION | DESCRIPTION |
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| RightsTech Roundtable (April 2, 2020) | Virtual Markets: Buying and Selling Rights Remotely. With conferences cancelled and rights fairs rescheduled the movie, music and publishing industries are looking to virtual marketplaces and online showcases to try to replace lost licensing opportunities. Rights experts Kristin Kliemann and Jaime Otero discuss buying and selling rights remotely. |
| CrossBorderWorks and DMG Clearances, Inc (April 9, 2020) | From Twitch to StageIt to YouTube streaming, platforms are fast becoming the new live performance venues for artists and DJs. But clearing the rights to stream music and video live can be complicated. What you need to know before taking your act online. Featuring Deborah Mannis-Gardner, Owner and President, DMG Clearances, Inc. and Vickie Nauman, Founder and Owner, CrossBorderWorks. |
| Muserk and GoDigital Media Group (April 16, 2020) | For rights owners and creators, Identifying, tracking and monetizing the uses of content online has never been as important as right now. Join us for a discussion on the latest strategies. Featuring Paul Goldman, CEO & Co-Founder, Muserk and Jason Peterson, Chairman and CEO, GoDigital Media Group. |
| Round Hill Music and Rights Management Holdings (April 23, 2020) | Join us for a discussion on the current M&A and investment climate for music copyrights and the impact of C-19 on valuations, featuring Richard Conlon, founder of Rights Management Holdings, and Josh Gruss, CEO of Round Hill Music. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal, Concurrent Media. |
| FilmChain (April 30, 2020) | With media companies forced to find new ways of managing rights and payments, companies developing digital tools and systems are finding more receptive audiences for their pitches. Featuring Irina Albita and Maria Tanjala, co-founders of FilmChain. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal, Concurrent Media. |
| DDEX and Jaxsta (May 7, 2020) | With music experiences forced to go virtual, getting metadata right is more important than ever. A conversation with DDEX and Jaxsta on how better data can drive better business. Featuring Jeff King, Chairman of DDEX and Dick Huey, Head of Partnerships at Jaxsta, hosted by Paul Sweeting, Chief Editor, RightTech Project. |
| Cinelytic (May 14, 2020) | The screenwriter William Goldman once famously declared that in Hollywood, "Nobody knows anything." But he didn't have access to advanced data analytics. These days, it's possible to know a lot. A conversation on the use of data analytics in movie production, featuring Tobias Queisser, CEO of Cinelytic, hosted by Paul Sweeting, Chief Editor, RightsTech Project. |
| Bitfury Surround (May 28, 2020) | Blockchain and Music Rights. Featuring Stefan Schulz, CEO of Bitfury Surround and Fabian Alsultany, Director of Business Development at Bitfury Surround. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal of Concurrent Media. |
| ScriptBook (June 4, 2020) | Featuring Nadira Azermai, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ScriptBook and Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal of Concurrent Media. |
| RYLTI (June 11, 2020) | The streaming revolution has brought new challenges for artists and rights owners looking to track and audit royalty payments. Learn how A.I. and fin-tech are shining a powerful new light on where the money goes, and where it doesn’t. Featuring Lars Murray of RYLTI and Lawrence R. Baisch, Chief Technology Officer of RYLTI, hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal of Concurrent Media. |
| SyncFloor (June 18, 2020) | Licensing music for podcasts is challenging, for both podcasters and musicians, which leaves money on the table. Can it be made easier? Find out at this week's RightsTech Roundtable, featuring Kirt Debique and Cestjon McFarland of SyncFloor, hosted by Paul Sweeting of the RightsTech Project. |
| Spotify and DDEX (June 25, 2020) | Using metadata to enhance the music listening experience, featuring Mark Isherwood of DDEX and Scott Burn, Head of Metadata Quality at Spotify. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal of Concurrent Media. |
| ICE Services and Sound Advice (July 9, 2020) | Using technology to level the music licensing playing field for startups, with Ben McEwen from ICE and Jules O’Riordan of Sound Advice. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal, Concurrent Media. |
| Fastcase (July 23, 2020) | All the Music set out to generate every possible 12-note melody in a musical scale using A.I., then make them free to use. Join us for a discussion on the musical math of melody and copyright. Featuring Damien Riehl, Musician and Managing Director of Fastcase. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal, Concurrent Media. |
| SoundExchange and County Analytics (July 30, 2020) | Accurate, comprehensive and authoritative metadata is critical to the success of the Music Modernization Act and the broader music streaming economy. Join us for a discussion of an important step forward. With Paul Jessop, Founder and Director of County Analytics, Scott Day, Chief Technology Officer of SoundExchange, hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal, Concurrent Media. |
| FanTracks Digital (August 6, 2020) | If live streaming is to become a permanent part of the music business it needs proper rights clearances and a solid business model. Join us for conversation with FanTracks on live streaming done right. Featuring Barry Summers and Ty Roberts, Co-Founders of FanTracks Digital. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal of Concurrent Media. |
| NPREX (August 27, 2020) | Join us for a discussion of how mathematical pricing models used in finance could provide a template for direct music licensing, featuring Lee Greer and Neeta Ragoowansi of NPREX. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal of Concurrent Media. |
| FUGA and Verifi Media (September 24, 2020) | Join us for a discussion with Ken Umezaki, CEO of Verifi and Pieter van Rijn, CEO of FUGA. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal of Concurrent Media. |
| Jaxsta and Songtradr (October 8, 2020) | Join us for a discussion with Jacqui Louez Schoorl, CEO of Jaxsta and Paul Wiltshire, CEO of Songtradr. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal of Concurrent Media. |
| Audible Magic (October 15, 2020) | Join us for a discussion with Mike Edwards, Vice President of Music Licensing and European Operations at Audible Magic, on preparing for the EU Copyright Directive and Article 17. Hosted by Paul Sweeting, Founder and Principal of Concurrent Media. |
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| Stageit, Beatport, and Brilliant Corners (April 3, 2020) | Livestreaming and Musicians: With all concerts cancelled until further notice, every artist is taking the show online. We’ve seen everything from 100k people dance along to DJ DNICE on Instagram Live to indie artists trying out Twitch for the first time. What is the right strategy? How do you monetize? Will this last once we’re able to assemble again? |
| LiveXLive (April 10, 2020) | Join us for a discussion on entertainment, streaming and the new reality. Dermot McCormack, President of LiveXLive talks to Seth Schachner, Managing Director of Strat Americas about LiveXLive's response to the current reality and the business of streaming, audio and content creation. |
| Vevo (April 24, 2020) | Vevo's Alex Kisch and Seth Schachner of Strat Americas will talk about the latest chapters in Vevo's impressive growth story, its transition to becoming a leading video content provider, new audience partnerships, and emerging original programming with artists. Featuring Alexander Kisch, EVP Business Development & Affairs, General Counsel for Vevo, and Seth Schachner, Managing Director, Strat Americas. |
| Blueprint Group and Culture Collective (May 1, 2020) | The Business of Music, featuring Jonathan Azu, Founder of Culture Collective and Bryan Calhoun, Creator of Music Business Toolbox and Digital Strategy at Blueprint Group. |
| Raised in Space (May 8, 2020) | Shara Senderoff is president of Raised In Space, an investment fund whose other partners include music mega-manager Scooter Braun and Zach Katz, and whose main backer is blockchain company Ripple. Senderoff and journalist David Bloom of Forbes and Tubefilter sit down for the latest Let’s DEW Lunch to talk about the transformational power of data in the music industry, creating scarcity with virtual game and music assets, the future of live entertainment, and investing in the middle of a pandemic. |
| SoundCloud and Manatt (May 15, 2020) | Adjusting to indie artists' and labels' changing needs in the current climate, featuring Jeff Ponchick, Vice President and Head of Repost at SoundCloud and Joe Anderson, Senior Attorney at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. |
| AMI Music Group, Microsoft, and Henry Dennis (May 29, 2020) | Music Production in the Cloud. Featuring Norman Arnold, Creative Director at AMI Music Group, Eliot Sakhartov, Technology Strategist at Microsoft, and a performance/Cloud Collaboration Demo with UK recording artist Henry Dennis. |
| Arabian Prince and Hisham Dahud (June 12, 2020) | Tech entrepreneurship, leadership for social change, and futurism. Featuring Hisham Dahud, Marketing Specialist and Founder of ArtistPro, in conversation with Arabian Prince, Co-Founder of Covitech, CEO of iNov8 Next and Founding Member of Rap Group NWA. |
| GRAMMYs/Recording Academy (August 7, 2020) | Tune in for a discussion on the ever-evolving music industry with Seth Schachner, Managing Director of Strat Americas, and Lisa Farris, Chief Digital Officer for the Grammys/Recording Academy. |
| YouTube and Culture Collective (August 28, 2020) | A discussion with Ali Rivera, Head of Artist Partnerships and Live Music at YouTube, and Jonathan Azu, Founder of Culture Collective. |
| AVL Digital (September 4, 2020) | A discussion with Jon Bahr, VP of Business Development & Licensing at AVL Digital/CD Baby, and Seth Schachner, Managing Director at Strat Americas. |
| Roblox's Global Head of Music (September 25, 2020) | Tune in for a discussion with Seth Schachner, Managing Director of Strat Americas, and Jon Vlassopulos, the new Global Head of Music at Roblox. |
| Songtrust (October 2, 2020) | A discussion with Molly Neuman, President of Songtrust. Moderated by Seth Schachner, Managing Director of Strat Americas. |
| Triller (October 9, 2020) | Tune in for a discussion with Justine Watkins, Chief Brand Officer at Triller, and Jesse Kirshbaum, CEO of NUE Agency. |
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| DMW Presents Understanding White Privilege (June 19, 2020) |
Understanding White Privilege: An Open Conversation Featuring Jonathan Azu, Founder of Culture Collective and Tom Schweizer, Diversity & Inclusion Speaker, Facilitator and Author. |
| Let's DEW Lunch Webinar Entertainment and the Election (September 29, 2020) |
A conversation on the upcoming election, voting, and the entertainment business, featuring: -Jordan Kurland, Founding Partner, Brilliant Corners Artist Management -Binta Niambi Brown, Founder, omalilly projects -Andy Bernstein, Co-Founder, HeadCount -Kathryn Schotthoefer, Founder and CEO, Original Media Ventures; Senior Advisor to Plus1 -Genevieve Roth, Founder and President, Invisible Hand |
| Digital Media Wire Presents: Politics and Innovation Webinar (October 23, 2020) |
Join us for a lively conversation about the intersection of government, community, technology and entertainment. Featuring Progressive leaders Holly Mitchell and Ro Khanna on the challenges and opportunities that await us on the other side of this election cycle. Moderated by former Roblox and Apple executive Chris Misner. |
| DMW Presents: Race at Work in Entertainment (June 5, 2020) |
Race at Work in Entertainment – an open forum to talk about what we can all do to build a better society, and therefore industry. Featuring Jonathan Azu, Founder of Culture Collective and Shavonne Dargan, SVP, Brand Management at Live Nation Entertainment. |
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