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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Updates/News for the Music Industry
for the week of January 9th, 2015
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The holidays are over - time to reach out to your Music Industry contacts?
LOTS of news, personnel changes, label and artist activity this month in the Music Industry. Read on.....
The brand-new 2015 January/February issue of the A&R Registry will be released within the next two weeks! Order your copy now at http://www.musicregistry.com or give us a call at 800-552-7411 or 818-781-1974 and we'll send you the latest updated issue with all of the record label personnel changes as soon as it's released. This directory covers the major and indie label staffs throughout the US, Canada and UK complete with direct-dial phone and email addresses. There have been a LOT of music executive and A&R moves so make sure you get all of their updated contact info in this new issue.
Also, the brand-new 2015 issue of the Music Publisher Registry has just been released. There have been significant changes in the music publishing world including lots of executive moves. Just like our A&R Registry, this directory covers the music publishers throughout the US, Canada and UK complete with direct-dial phone and email addresses. Order your copy now at http://www.musicregistry.com or give us a call at 800-552-7411 or 818-781-1974 and we'll send you the latest updated issue as soon as it's released!
And, for those of you who want to access your music industry contacts online or need your contacts updated on a daily basis, we have good news for you! All of our directories are now online at MBLists.com The same great, reliable and up-to-date contact information you are used to in our directories is now available at your fingertips. You can search all of our exhaustive music industry databases for just the contacts you need -- there's even an option for you to export and download the contacts right to your computer to use in your own database programs for marketing. Plus, we've built in some pretty deep discounts so check us out online at www.MBLists.com
Here's your MUSIC INDUSTRY NEWS for this week:
Hoping everyone has had a relaxing holiday season, but it's time to get back to work! Just a few industry news items since our last newsletter we wanted to make sure you hadn't missed!
We're hearing reports that industry veteran Jason Flom is taking his label, Lava Records, back to Warner Music Group as a result of of Universal Music Group passing on a 'buy-sell' option for Flom's half of Lava. A&R Worldwide has announced the promotion of Tyler Polzin to Sr. Director, A&R Worldwide and Emmanual Legrand has begun his new role as US Editor for UK music publication Music Week. Peter Lloyd is the new Creative Director of Music Publishing at Disney Music Group. Puma has named Rihanna as their Creative Director and Brand Ambassador. ASCAP CEO John LoFrumento has retired after thirty-three years. Nine North/Turnpike Music has promoted Jeff Davis to VP, Promotion & Marketing. Tom Moran has been named VP of Promotion at I.R.S. Nashville Records. Mike Tunnicliffe is the new EVP of Business Developments and Partnerships at Universal Music Group. Kathy Baker has been promoted to SVP/Digital Marketing for Columbia Records. Jordan Howard has been appointed Creative Manager at CCS Rights Management in Toronto and Debra Herman, former SVP, Label Relations at Artist Arena/WMG, is now rocking out Music Partnerships for Shazam in New York. Lee L'Heureux was promoted to SVP/Rhythm, Urban & Hip Hop Promotion & Strategy at Warner Bros. Records and Shawn Barron has been promoted to VP, Urban A&R at Atlantic Records. BMG Chrysalis US announced that it had acquired LA-based indie rock label Vagrant Records as part of their strategy to build its North American new recordings business. Vagrant Co-Founder Jon Cohen will become EVP Recorded Music at BMG Chrysalis US and will be responsible for Vagrant as well as for records released in the US though BMG's Artist Services model. Havas Group and Universal Music Group have announced the formation of the Global Music Data Alliance and Warner Music Group has entered a strategic partnership with interactive media company Interlude to become a founding major label partner for Interlude Music. Pulse Music Publishing announced the promotion of Tavi Shabestari to the position of Senior Director, A&R. Republic Records announced the appointment of Kevin Lipson as SVP/Commerce and Maureen Kenny has joined Atlantic Records as SVP of A&R and will be based at the label's Burbank office. Kenny previously served as VP of A&R at Republic Records. Jimmy Iovine, former Chairman at Interscope, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Live Nation. That's all for now, but of course as always, the new A&R Registry or the Music Publisher Registry (or one of our other directories) will have everyone's new location, addresses and contact information.
Jumping right into 2015, shifting gears and of special importance for those of you who need to reach the Film, Television and Game music community, we are now underway in preparing for the upcoming 2015 Film & Television Music Guide (our 16th Edition). We have just opened up some advertising space for the new issue so if you are interested in reaching this incredible market and expose your company, service or artist to over 10,000 active Motion Picture, Television and Video Game Music professionals, please be sure to contact Ritch right away by email at ritch@musicregistry.com or by phone at 818-781-1974. Also, if you have any updates, additions or moves (or know of any), please let us know since we’ll be starting our final updating soon.
We wanted to make sure you were aware of the upcoming Caribbean Music Summit, the sister event to the SyncSummit series, taking place at the Hilton Barbados, February 1-3, 2015. This inaugural event is going to cover issues including endorsements, licensing, sync, branding, social media, distribution, touring, financing, and management. SyncSummit's other confirmed events are scheduled in London, April 9-10, New York, June 17-18 and Los Angeles, September 18-19. You can find more info and register for SyncSummit at http://caribbeanmusicsummit.com
Here's the rest of the news we wanted to make sure that you didn't miss! It represents what our Twitter and Facebook followers found the most interesting so be sure to follow us online! Have a great rest of the week everyone!!
Quick Music Notes:
Universal Music is Finding Creative New Ways to Make Money From Your Favorite Artists http://bit.ly/1ABCb4t
In the Face of Giants, Indie Concert Promoters Outpaced the Industry at Large This Year http://bit.ly/1sAMBA2
Art is a business – and, yes, artists have to make difficult, honest business decisions | Amanda Palmer http://bit.ly/1sAKaxz
And here's our quote for the day (that we keep reading over and over!):
"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense." -Ralph Waldo Emerson
And here's even more info about the Music Industry contact directories we publish now in our 22nd year...
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 |  | A&R Registry - Brand-new 2015 issue - Being released shortly!
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There continue to be changes in the A&R world and we've been tracking all of them! This directory is published every eight weeks and lists all of the Major and Indie Labels throughout the US, Canada and UK. Over 130 pages of information, this directory lists all of the executive and A&R staffs, their direct dial phone and fax numbers, email addresses, assistant's names, and a lot more! This directory lists each office separately so you get each office address and phone information whether it's in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, London, Miami, Chicago or Atlanta. We also list the label's website, distribution and style of music and the directory has a sixteen-page alphabetical personnel index so you can easily find where that A&R person is working this month! This has been the Industry Bible since 1992 so order your copy now! This directory is also available in a PDF download version in addition to the print version.
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|  | | Film & Television Music Guide 2014 - 15th Edition!
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Whether you are a Label, Music Publisher, Artist Manager, Attorney, Songwriter, Artist, Band or Composer in today's changing business climate, you know the value of placing your music into film, television and video games. In our 13th year of publication, the Film & Television Music Guide is a must-have resource for everyone looking to make their music work for them. The 416-page Film & Television Music Guide lists all Music Supervisors in Film & TV, Film Studio and TV Music Departments, Video Game Companies, Music Editors, Music Libraries, Film/TV Music Departments, Film/TV Trailer Houses, Music Placement Companies, Composers and Composer Agents, Orchestras, Music Editors, Score Mixers, Commercial Music Production, Music Clearance, ASCAP, BMI and SESAC's Film/TV Music Departments, Scoring Stages, Recording Studios, Music Preparation, Music Contractors, Music Payroll, Music Services and much more. The directory covers the US, Canada and UK markets and lists direct dial phone and fax numbers as well as email and website addresses. This is the most comprehensive directory of its kind! So, when you're ready to make your music work for you, there is really only one choice -- the Film & Television Music Guide.
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 | Music Publisher Registry - Brand-New 2015 issue just released!
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There have been massive changes in the Music Publishing world over the last several months at many of the publishing companies. A few have moved into new offices and several new publishers have been added to this issue. There were also a lot of personnel changes. And those are just some of the Music Industry personnel changes we're tracking and have listed in this new issue. Covering Music Publishers throughout the US, Canada and UK, we have listed contact information for the executives at the publishing companies you need to reach for your publishing deal. This directory is available as a PDF download, in print or as a database file (you must call our office for database orders). To order your copy of the Music Publisher Registry call our offices at 800-579-4655 or 818-781-1974 (Los Angeles) or 800-552-7411 or 740-587-3864 (East Coast)
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 | The Music Blog Registry -- 4th Edition!
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The Music Registry is proud to announce the release of the Fourth Edition of the Music Blog Registry. This new issue lists complete information on over 2,200 of the top music blogs from around the world. Each listing includes the name of the music blog, website address, contacts, email, full description including what style of music the blog focuses on, location, as well as their Twitter contact info. The Music Blog Registry is available in two formats, a PDF version for $75.00 and an Excel or database format for $150.00. This directory is so new we don't even have it up on our website yet so you'll need to call our office to place your order. Please give us a call at 800-552-7411 or 740-587-3864 for our international customers.To order your copy of the Music Blog Registry call our offices at 800-579-4655 or 818-781-1974 (Los Angeles) or 800-552-7411 or 740-587-3864 (East Coast)
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 | | Music Attorney, Legal & Business Affairs Registry
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The Music Attorney, Legal & Business Affairs Registry is the only directory of its kind that lists every Music Attorney in the US, Canada, and the UK, along with their complete contact details. In addition, the directory also lists every Executive in the Legal & Business Affairs Departments at each of the Record Labels, Music Publishers, Film Studios and Television Network Music Departments along with their title, direct phone and fax, email and assistant's name. And, of course, we've also included a completely updated Music Conference and Convention Calendar for 2011-2012 which included all of the legal profession conferences and seminars sponsored by the American Bar Association, California Copyright Conferences, and others to make it easy to plan your your.
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|  | | Indie Bible - brand-new 15th Edition now available!
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Published by Big Meteor, this directory lists 4,200 publications from around the world that will REVIEW your CD! 3400 radio stations from around the world will PLAY your songs! 600 vendors and services that will help you to SELL your music! 350 sites where you can UPLOAD your band's MP3 files! 500 helpful resources and sites where you can PROMOTE your band! 52 articles that will help your career to MOVE forward rapidly! Authors include Tim Sweeney, Daylle Deanna Schwartz, Jeri Goldstein, Brian Austin Whitney, Derek Sivers, Diane Rapaport, Peter Spellman, Bryan Farrish, Christopher Knab and many more!
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