Moderators
GMA President & Executive Director, Gospel Music Association (GMA)
Jacie Patillo is the President & Executive Director of the Gospel Music Association and Foundation, a nonprofit which aims to foster interest among the public in Gospel and Christian music. The foundation also builds community and cooperation among industry leaders, in order to address...
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Manager of Publishing Administration, Provident Music Group
Andie Rankins is the Manager of Publishing Administration at Provident Music Group, a unit of Sony Music Entertainment. In this role, she oversees the administration of a growing catalog of award winning songs and songwriters. As manager, she has led the charge for the conception...
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Speakers
President & Founder, Red Alliance Media
Stephania Andry-Wilkinson is the Founder & President of Red Alliance Media (RAM), a full-service label specializing in Gospel music. Through a creative partnership with Fair Trade Services for distribution, RAM strives to strategically optimize opportunities for each product/service...
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VP, Marketing & Commercial Partnerships, Capitol CMG / Universal Music Group
Steve Blair is the VP of Marketing & Commercial Partnerships at Capitol CMG/Universal Music Group. In this role, he oversees the streaming, D2C, physical, download and playlisting teams at Capitol CMG. Blair and his team created, launched and maintain the best in class, market leading...
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Chief Intellectual Property Officer, Christian Copyright Licensing International, Inc. (CCLI)
Gary Christensen is the Chief Intellectual Property Officer of Christian Copyright Licensing International, Inc. (CCLI). In his role, he is responsible for the publisher and rights owner side of CCLI’s enterprise, and is actively engaged in global copyright matters, including...
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President / VP, Daywind Music Group / New Day Christian Distributors
Ed Leonard is President of Daywind Music Group and VP of New Day Christian Distributors. Daywind and New Day are leaders in the creation and distribution of Christian and Gospel Music, as well as family-friendly toys, gifts, films, and books. With over 35 diverse artists and songwriters...
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Senior Creative Director, Integrity Music
Mike Murray is the Sr. Creative Director of Song Publishing for Integrity Music. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the Christian music industry and has spent the last nine at Integrity Music. While at Integrity, he has worked with artists and songwriters including All Sons...
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Artist Manager, Maximum Artist Management
Penny Railey is an Artist Manager at Maximum Artist Management, where she co-manages Grammy nominated and “American Idol” graduate, Danny Gokey. Railey got her start in the music industry working at one of Nashville's largest recording studios, The Sound Kitchen, an independent...
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Head of Christian Music Division, WME
Mike Snider is Head of the Christian Music Division at William Morris Endeavors (WME). His career in the music industry spans more than 20 years in a multitude of roles, including musician, road manager, label executive, manager and agent. Snider and his wife, Lisa Jones Snider...
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VP, Sales & Distribution, Provident Music Group
Jimmy Wheeler is the VP, Sales & Distribution at Provident Music Group, a Christian label and division of Sony Music. Currently, he oversees sales and distribution for the label. Wheeler previously held the roles of Director of Christian Mainstream Sales, and VP of Mainstream Sales...
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Thursday May 17, 2018 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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