Why YouTube Matters in Music Licensing

Thanksgiving weekend, in my house means ALOT of football. And gratefully so, as it gave me the chance to catch up on new commercials.
I decided to conduct a test from my Dad’s couch regarding the connection between Music Licensing in commercials and You Tube. After seeing a spot with music I thought could be licensed, [...]

Boards Summit 09 – Music Licensing and Negotiations MASTER CLASS

On Tuesday, Oct. 27th I will join the ranks of Advertising Industry experts and colleagues at the Boards Summit in New York City.
I will be giving one of several MASTER CLASS talks relating to each person’s expertise; mine, naturally, is Music Licensing and Negotiations.
In my 15 years in advertising I have been to countless conferences, [...]

Thanks to everyone who came out to the CMJ Panel on Tuesdayion

Josh Rabinowitz, our panelist put together a great group for the panel. A big thanks to my fellow panelists, Peter Nashel, Visili Gavre, and Chris Langrill.
The room was packed and we had a very engaged audience.  Now more then ever it is clear that Sync Music Licensing is one of the most important sources of [...]

The New Rockstar Philosophy grabs some info on Music Licensing

One of my new favorite blog is The New Rockstar Philosophy written by Hoover and Voyno. They cover a myriad of topics related to the state of the music business. Each post has a perfect mix of snark and information, Just the way I like them.
A few days ago Hoover contacted me and asked if [...]