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Round up your digital experts for Digital
NARM, a two-day event to be held as part of InSights & Sounds.07.
Its more than 15 hours of programming, networking and discussions will
be devoted to exploring the convergence of physical and digital
entertainment retailing, as well as providing the knowledge that your
companies will need to stay relevant and profitable in
both.
Key
Take-aways | Schedule | Floorplan |
Education & Networking
Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities | How Can You Participate?
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Key Take-aways
- Examine trends and forecasts for physical and
digital entertainment consumption.
- Network among music industry professionals -
physical and digital retailers, entertainment suppliers, mobile music
marketers, and video and social networking sites - to discover emerging
business models, look at ways to grow existing businesses, and discuss
cross-channel sales opportunities.
- Hear leading suppliers discuss their digital
strategies for the year ahead.
- Share ideas, make deals or explore new music
offerings in the burgeoning online and mobile markets.
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Schedule
This schedule is preliminary and
subject to change.
| Tuesday, May
1 |
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8:30 AM-5 PM
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Registration |
| 8:30-9:30 AM |
Networking Breakfast
Sponsored by WEA Corp. |
| 9:30-11 AM |
Universal Music Group Distribution Product
Presentation |
| 11 AM-NOON |
Digital Entertainment Outlook
Leading research firms present their forecasts
for selling digital entertainment.
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Moderator: David Gales, The Gales Network
• Confirmed Participants:
- Russ
Crupnick, The NPD Group
- Matt
Kleinschmit, Ipsos Insight
- Mike
McGuire, Gartner Research
- Chris
Muratore, Nielsen SoundScan
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| 12-1 PM |
Booths and
Networking Lunch
Lunch will be sponsored by New
Line Records and will feature a display promoting the upcoming
major motion picture and soundtrack release of the Tony Award-winning
musical "Hairspray." |
| 1-1:30 PM |
Adding An Express Lane To Consumers On The
Internet Superhighway
Ad/media buying firm, The Gary Group, will
discuss the economic realities of using advertising as a source of
revenue in the digital environment.
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Presenter: Rick
Rogers, The Gary Group |
| 1:30-2:30 PM |
Mobile Marketing: New Frontiers In Reaching
Consumers
Mobile companies discuss the rapidly changing
marketplace for delivering music and other forms of entertainment.
• Moderator: Antony
Bruno, Billboard
• Confirmed Participants:
- Alana
Muller, Sprint Nextel
- Gregg Brown, AT&T
Mobility
- Dorrian Porter, Mozes,
Inc.
- Bill
Stensrud, Muze, Inc.
- Dave
Ulmer, Motorola |
| 2:30-3 PM |
Case Study: Bridging The Gap Between Digital
And Physical Retail
Napster will highlight its new online
partnerships and showcase effective solutions to exploit both physical
and digital sales.
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Presenter: Chris
Gorog, Napster
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| 3-4 PM |
Networking Break and Booths |
| 4-5 PM |
Capitalizing On Cross-Channel Marketing:
Breaking Down The Barriers
This discussion will focus on building
strategic relationships to enable physical retailers to profit from
digital delivery.
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Moderator: Adam
Mirabella, Sony BMG Music Entertainment
• Confirmed
Participants:
- John
"Jack" Dennis, Destiny Music, LLC
- Bob
French, Mix & Burn
- Chris
Hoerenz, eMusic
- Kevin
Nakao, RealNetworks
- Jennifer
Schaidler, Best Buy Enterprise
- Shachar
Oren, Neurotic Media
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| 5-5:30 PM
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Closing Presentation: Hot New
Stuff
Attendees will hear exciting updates on
developments in Microsoft's new innovative device.
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Presenter: Christina
Calio, Zune |
| 5:30-6:30 PM |
Networking Cocktail
Reception |
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| Wednesday, May
2 |
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8:30-9:30 AM
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Networking Breakfast and Booths
Sponsored by WEA Corp. |
| 9:30-10 AM
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Thomas Dolby: The Artist's Perspective
• Artist: Thomas
"Dolby" Robertson
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Interviewer: Kevin
Day, Rocket Science
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| 10 AM-12:30 PM
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Major Music Company Presentations: 2007
Digital Strategies
Representatives from the four major music
companies will share their respective visions for competing in the
digital marketplace.
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Host: Peter
Faricy, Amazon
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Participants:
- Thomas
Hesse, Sony BMG Music Entertainment
- Amanda
Marks, Universal Music Group
- Michael
Nash, WEA Corp.
- Barney
Wragg, EMI Music Marketing
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| 12:30-2:30 PM |
Networking Lunch and Booths |
| 2:30-3:30 PM |
Indie Distribution Panel: Winning At The
Digital Game
A group of companies from the
independent music sector will discuss how indies keep their edge and
uniqueness as physical converges with digital.
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Moderator: Don
VanCleave, Coalition Of Independent Music Stores (CIMS)
• Confirmed Participants:
- Kevin
Arnold, IODA
- Mitch
Kolouris, DMGI
- Michael
Kurtz, Music Monitor Network
- Matt
Laszuk, IRIS
- Jim
Logrando, Redeye Distribution
- Brad
Navin, The
Orchard
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| 3:30-4:30 PM |
Best Practices: Marketing To Mobile
Customers
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Presenter: Steve
Smith, Media Columnist, MediaPost and Media Industry
Newsletter |
| 4:30-5:30 PM |
Networking and Booths |
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Floorplan
| The Digital NARM Lounge is
sponsored by Disc-Go® Digital
Studio, a media distribution engine
providing an innovative way to discover and purchase digital media,
beginning with music. Retailers now have the ability to conveniently
offer their customers unlimited inventory and product customization.
Disc-Go’s easily expandable solutions couple browsing stations
with behind the counter CD burning or fully integrated free standing
kiosks. |
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New Line Cinema is bringing a feature film adaptation of the Tony
Award-winning Broadway production “Hairspray” to life.
Featuring new and original material based on John Waters’ 1988
cult classic about star-struck teenagers on a local Baltimore dance
show, the comedy features a remarkable collection of talent, including
John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken,
Amanda Bynes, Allison Janney, Brittany Snow, Zac Efron, Elijah Kelley,
producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Chicago), and director Adam
Shankman (Bringing Down The House).
New Line Records will release the Original
Motion Picture Soundtrack, which will feature songs performed by the
film's stars, on July 17.
As you grab lunch during the May 1 Networking
Lunch and browse the exhibit booths on the Digitial NARM floor, be sure
to check out the special costume display and get a sneak preview of the
soundtrack and movie.
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Education & Networking Opportunities
- Artists & Speakers
- Panel Discussions
- Booths
Housed along the perimeter of the Event Floor,
these limited-number (22) exhibit spaces offer companies a
cost-effective way to reach key decision-makers. The package includes
one 10' X 20' space, one four-color, full-page Convention "Official
Guide" ad, and four Digital NARM event registrations. Price
$2,000. Click here for a exhibit space application.
- Lounge Area
- Live Performances
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Promotional Signage
Meter Boards
GOBO Lighting
Ceiling Banners
Wall Banners |
$675
$2,000
$1,000
$1,000
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| Lounge |
$6,000 |
| Lunch |
$5,000 |
| Refreshment Break |
$2,000 |
| Networking Cocktail
Reception |
$12,500 |
| Event Program |
$1,500 |
| Event Program Logo
Stopper |
$250 |
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How Can You Participate?
Those with full InSights & Sounds.07
registrations can attend Digital NARM at no extra charge.
Members who want to attend Digital NARM ONLY,
and not the full Convention, can register for $399.
Members - $399
There is a $599 registration fee for
non-members wanting to purchase "Digital NARM ONLY" passes. Non-members
can pre-register; on-site registration for Digital NARM begins on
Tuesday, May 1, at 8:00 AM. All attendees, including those who have
pre-registered, may pick up their badges at that time. Badges for
Digital NARM will not be available in advance. A Digital NARM
registration allows admittance to programs associated with Digital NARM
ONLY.
Non-Member - $599
For more information on speaking or reserving
exhibit space, contact Holly Rosum, NARM's Director Of Membership &
Public Affairs, at 800.365.6276 or rosum@narm.com.
All questions related to sponsorships or
advertising should be directed to John Lyons, NARM Executive Vice
President, at 800.365.6276 or lyons@narm.com.
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