The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) Global Music Publishing Summit is taking place on June 11 at the 3 West Club in New York City. Since the first Summit in 2017, the event has brought together songwriters, music publishers, rights organizations, record labels, DSPs, and more. The agenda spans Creators, Business of Publishing, and the International Marketplace to deliver a well-rounded and informative experience to attendees across all facets of the industry.
Registration is now open, with ticket pricing as follows:
Regular registration - through May 31
- AIMP members - $249
- Non-members - $349
- Group rate - 5 members for the price of 4 ($996); must be purchased together
Late registration - available online through June 7
- AIMP members - $300
- Non-members - $400
2024 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit Schedule (as of May 10)
9am – Doors Open @ 3 West Club & Breakfast in Ballroom
9:30 am - Welcome/ AIMP Chapter Leadership
- Michael Lau, AIMP New York Chapter President & Executive Chair; CEO, Laud Music/Imachew Music
- Frank Handy, AIMP Los Angeles Vice President; VP, Head of Operations & Administration, Position Music
- Ree Guyer, AIMP Nashville Chapter President and President, Wrensong
- Tony Alexander, AIMP Atlanta Chapter President; President and Managing Director, Made in Memphis Entertainment
10:00 - 11:00 am – A View from the Top: An Indie Perspective
Our annual keynote with independent music publishing leaders.
· Chris Dampier, Vice President, Head of North America, Sentric Music Group
· Emilio Morales, Managing Director, Rimas Publishing
· Peter Raleigh, President, Raleigh Music Group
· Ree Guyer, President, Wrensong
· Yvonne Drazan, Vice President Latin Division, West Coast, peermusic
· Alisa Coleman, COO ABKCO Music & Records Inc, MLC Board Chair, previous AIMP chair of NY chapter and founder of the AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit - Moderator
11:00-11:15pm – Coffee Break
11:15 am – 12:15 pm - Publishers' Perspective: Unveiling the Power of Covers in Synchronization
Gain exclusive insights into why covers are publishers' golden ticket in synchronization, and uncover the plethora of opportunities they unlock in this illuminating panel.
· Jason Rezvan, VP, Advertising, Spirit Music Group
· Keith D'arcy, SVP, Sync & Creative Services, Warner Chappell
· Leah Streetman, President and Head of Film & TV Music, Triton Creative
· Stephanie Diaz-Matos, Head of Music Supervision, Raedio
· Brooke Primont, AIMP NY Board Member; EVP, Publishing Sync, Concord Music Publishing - Moderator
12:15-1:15 pm – Lunch Break
1:15 – 2:15 pm - Washington, DC Update
The latest on legislation that impacts the music publishing industry.
· Chris Barkley, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, NMPA
· Clara Kim, Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer, ASCAP
· Morna Willens, Chief Policy Officer, RIAA
· Amber Charania, AIMP NY Board Member; Senior Director of Legal and Business Affairs, Downtown Music Holdings - Moderator
2:15 – 3:15 pm - Navigating the New Harmonies: Evolution of Performance Rights Organizations
In the dynamic landscape of the music industry, performance rights organizations (PROs) serve as crucial guardians of artists' rights and fair compensation. Explore the rich histories and evolving roles of these organizations as they adapt to technological innovations, globalization, and shifting consumer behaviors. Discover how they leverage data analytics, foster international collaborations, and support emerging artists while ensuring transparency and compliance with copyright laws.
· Alison Smith, Executive Vice President Distribution, Publisher Relations and Administration Services, BMI
· Andrea Czapary Martin, CEO, PRS for Music
· Jennifer Brown, CEO, SOCAN
· Nick Lehman, Chief Strategy & Digital Officer, ASCAP
· Scott Jungmichel, President & COO, SESAC
· Joanne Kelsey, AIMP NY Board Member; VP, Royalties and Administration, Anthem Entertainment – Moderator
3:15 – 4:15 pm – Opportunities Abroad: Maximizing Overseas Collections
Music transcends borders, connecting people around the world. But borders can be obstacles for musical works administration. The music publishing business is a global endeavor that rewards consistent effort and strong collaboration. This panel will discuss how you can maximize your international collections.
· Alexander Wolf, President, SESAC International
· David Alexander, Founder, MusicIndustry.Africa and AIMP Atlanta Board Member
· Mark Chung, Managing Director of Freibank Music Publishing and IMPF Board Member
· Tomas Ericsson, CEO, AMRA
· Michael Simon, AIMP NY Board Member; President and CEO, HFA; President, Rumblefish - Moderator
4:15-4:30 pm – Coffee Break
4:30 – 5:30 pm - Unveiling the Shadows: Navigating Fraud (and Legitimate Streaming Promotion) in Music
What constitutes fraudulent streaming activity, and how does it differ from legitimate marketing and promotion techniques? How have fraud and promotion practices evolved since the inception of the music business? How can we learn from the past and circumvent the modern day, digital repetition of scam and fraud activities but allow independent artists to capitalize on streaming as the majors do? This panel will unravel the complexities of both sound recording and composition fraud and manipulation practices, striving for a more transparent and equitable future for both the creator and the listener.
· Christine Barnum, COO, CD Baby
· Larry Mills, SVP, Sales, PEX
· Morgan Hayduk, Founder & Co-CEO, Beatdapp
· Nermina Mumic, CEO & Founder, Legitary
Abby North, AIMP LA Board Member; President, North Music Group - Moderator
