Music Biz 2018

Hosted by the Gospel Music Association’s Jackie Patillo and Administrators of Gospel Music’s Andie Rankins — attendees will experience a candid look at today’s Christian/Gospel music business. In this session, the journey of songs will be traced from their inception at the church, until they reach the digital arena. The discussion will focus on three key areas:


Songs, Publishing, and Administration
Do you ever wonder how the church manages music rights? This session will provide insight to the unique world of publishing, sync licensing, and streaming, as it relates to faith-based music.



Panelists
Gary Christensen, Chief Intellectual Property Officer, Christian Copyright Licensing International, Inc. (CCLI)
Andie Rankins, Manager of Publishing Administration, Provident Music Group
Mike Murray, Sr. Creative Director of Song Publishing, Integrity Music


Recording, Marketing, Sales, and Promotion
Ensuring music is both heard and monetized is vital for all genres of music, including Christian/Gospel. Engage with expert panelists who will share ideas on leveraging the new media frontier, digital promotion, and marketing platforms.


Panelists
Steve Blair, VP of Marketing & Commercial Partnerships at Capitol CMG / Universal Music Group
Ed Leonard, President/VP, Daywind Music Group/New Day Christian Distributors
Jimmy Wheeler, VP of Sales, Provident Music Group


Artists, Live Performance, and Management
No doubt the most exciting part of music is experiencing live performances. From the rumble of the bass, to the vigorous crowd, excitement is everywhere. Touring is not only fun, but also essential to an artist’s development and longevity. Here, a group of pros will discuss the diversity in faith-based music, along with its challenges and rewards.


Panelists
Mike Snider, Agent, Christian & Country Music, WME
Stephania Andry-Wilkinson, Founder & President, Red Alliance Media
Penny Railey, Maximum Artist Management, Artist Manager