The online music revolution
An industry once dominated by four giant companies - Sony BMG, Warner Music, Universal, and EMI - has undergone a radical transformation. This program examines the explosion of legal music downloading and viral marketing, which have enabled enterpri...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds and Brendan Toller
This program begins with the trailer for the film I NEED THAT RECORD and is followed by a brief discussion with Brendan Toller about his film and the death of the independent record store in the United States. Discussion topics also include music p...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds and Jeff Price, C.E.O. of TuneCore
Seminar session with Jeff Price focusing on the music industry. Program covers his background; music label management and business; the effect of illegal downloading on the music industry; music distribution and advertising models; the origin of Tu...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds and Adam Curry of www.mevio.com
A discussion with Adam Curry who runs www.mevio.com. Topics include his background at MTV and experience with the Internet, podcasting, RSS, his web site, and web site advertising.
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds and Danny Goldberg, author of "Bumping into Geniuses"
This seminar covers Danny Goldberg’s vast professional background and experiences leading up to his book "Bumping into Geniuses." He discusses what he looks for in an artist; his relationship with Led Zeppelin; why he decided to write the book; h...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds and Rob Fusari
Rob Fusari - producer and songwriter for Lady Gaga, LA Reid, Whitney Houston, Will Smith, and Destiny’s Child - discusses his career in the music industry. Topics include Fusari’s beginnings with mentor Irwin Levine, how he learned to write song...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds, Tommy James, and Martin Fitzpatrick
Pop-rock musician Tommy James of Tommy James & The Shondells discusses his life and career in music in conjunction with his book, “Me, the Mob, and the Music.” Topics include his first band at 14 years old, his hit “Hanky Panky” with the Sho...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds and Bill Werde
Bill Werde of Billboard Magazine discusses his first job at College Media Journal, his subsequent transition to writing about music business and technology as a freelance journalist, and his ensuing role as associate editor at Rolling Stone magazine...
A symposium with Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman of The Hooters music band
Symposium event with music band The Hooters. Program includes musical performances and discussion of issues related to the music industry: the origins and history of the band; the role regional media played in the band's success; their professional...
Music management seminar with Steve Leeds and Sean Rosenberg, VP mobile marketing, sales & business development at Sony Music Entertainment - RCA/Jive Label Group
A discussion of how mobile devices (e.g. cell phones) have impacted the music industry. Topics include mobile marketing, convergence and distribution of music on mobile devices; how mobile affects musical acoustics and consumption; ringtones; the f...