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Schedule Of Events

At NARM 2010, we’re planning our programming around what you want. Special Interest Group Meet-Ups help members spend more time discussing issues relevant to their work, and a Awards Finale Party replaces the traditional awards dinner with a renewed sense of celebration and energy for the industry we all love. We made changes to the convention format to ensure the best member experience in the association’s history.

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.

Friday, May 14
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM	Music Business Crash Course, Part 1 presented in conjunction with A2IM sponsored by AFM, AFTRA, The Recording Academy (NARAS), RIAA, Rightsflow, SoundExchange, and TAG Strategic

Saturday, May 15
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Music Business Crash Course, Part 2 presented in conjunction with A2IM sponsored by AFM, AFTRA, The Recording Academy (NARAS), RIAA, Rightsflow, SoundExchange, and TAG Strategic
1:30 – 3:30 PM	One-On-One Meeting Opportunities presented in conjunction with A2IM
3:30 – 5:45 PM	Townhall Meeting: Alternative Strategies for the Physical Marketplace Representatives from the supplier and retailer communities come together for a frank discussion on what can be done to encourage more sales of physical product, including an examination of release strategies, a closer look at industry promotions, and a debate over alternative business and distribution models. For members only; this session is not open to the media.Facilitator - Ken Colen, Colen Research Participants - David Bakula, Nielsen SoundScan - Michael Bunnell, Coalition of Independent Music Stores - Candace Berry, Universal Music Group Distribution - Jonathan Fernandez, Rasputin’s - Tor Hansen, Redeye Distribution - Bob Higgins, Trans World Entertainment - Mike Jbara, WEA - Bill Lardie, Anderson Merchandisers - Gabe McElwaine, The NPD Group - Kevin Twitchell, Sony Music Entertainment - Dominic Pandiscia, EMI Music Marketing
6 – 7 PM	Cocktail Party sponsored by WEA Corp. and Rhino Entertainment

Sunday, May 16
8:30 – 11 AM	Breakfast & Opening Session Breakfast and special presentation sponsored by Immergent - Jim Donio: President’s Address & Scholarship Announcements - Musical Performance: Miles Nielsen, NARM Contest Winner - Rachelle Friedman: Chairman’s Message & Board Announcements - Musical Performance: The McClymonts, Executive Music Group - Keynote Presentation: James Diener, A&M/Octone
11 AM – 5 PM	Private Meetings
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM	One-On-One Meeting Opportunities presented in conjunction with A2IM
2 – 3 PM	Special Interest Group Meet-UpUrban Meet-Up: What’s New, What’s Next Urban music interest groups come together to examine the future of the genre and what trading partners can do to stay ahead in the ever-changing marketplace. Group Leader - Ray Arceneaux, StarrClub Entertainment Participants - Andrew Barber, Fake Shore Drive - DJ TimBuck2, WGCI - Ranadeb Choudhury, Ch’rewd/Mid C Media - Marty Gibbs, Sounds of Norristown - Dedry Jones, The Music Experience - Eugene Luckett, NERA Coalition - Barbara McDowell, WPWX - Ron Spaulding, Fontana Distribution
3 – 4 PM	Special Interest Group Meet-UpMetal Meet-Up: The Current State Of The Metal Marketplace Insiders from the label, promotions and commerce areas come together to discuss where Metal is and where it’s going in the new music economy. Group Leader - Brian Slagel, Metal Blade Records Participants - Pat Egan, Relapse Records - Vaughn Lewis, Manager Killswitch Engage - Austin Stephens, Roadrunner Records - Bram Teitelman, Metal Insider/The Syndicate - Sarah Wefald, EMI Label Services/Caroline Distribution
2 – 5 PM	Research Presentations: Know Your Consumer A series of research presentations, industry analysts will provide an in-depth look at consumers of digital music, games, mobile apps and physical product. All presentations are 30 minutes, starting at 2 PM in the order listed below. Additional time at the end of the session will be used for Q&A. - Richard Sussman, Nielsen Online - David Bakula, Nielsen Music - Joe Fleischer, BigChampagne - Tina Wells, Buzz Marketing Group
5 – 6 PM	Cocktail Party sponsored by Rocket Science
9:15 - 10:45 PM	Live Musical Showcase At Buddy Guy’s Legends Club 754 S. Wabash Ave., directly across the street from Hilton ChicagoSpecial Appearance: Randy Jackson, American Idol Judge and Renowned Producer Featured Performance: Paper Tongues, A&M/Octone

Monday, May 17
9 – 10:30 AM	Breakfast & Presentations: What’s Ahead For The Digital Marketplace NARM Digital Think Tank Update - Bill Wilson, NARM - Christina Calio, Microsoft/Zune - David Levin, Sony Music Entertainment and Co-Chair, NARM Digital Think Tank DDEX And The DTT - Mark Isherwood, DDEX Keynote Interview presented by Ted Cohen and TAG Strategic - Rio Caraeff, VEVO, Inc.
10:30 AM – 5 PM	Private Meetings
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM	Record Store Day Meeting sponsored by Baker & Taylor*One month after the fanntastic 2010 celebration of music, fans and retailers, we’ll review this year’s successes and begin discussing how to make 2011 even better.*
NOON – 1 PM	One-On-One Meeting Opportunities presented in conjunction with A2IM
1:30 – 5:30 PM	NARM Music Law 2010: Clouds, ISPs and Royalty Challenges (CLE Conference)
2 – 4:30 PM	Digital Solutions Breakout Sessions (to run concurrently) Series 1: Product Presentations: Building An Online Presence — 2 – 4:30 PM For anyone looking to establish an online presence, various service providers will present options for artists, labels and retailers to explore. All presentation are 15 minutes starting at 2 PM in the order listed below. Additional time at the end of the session will be used for Q&A. - Dan Dougherty, MediaNet - Rob Weitzner, Consolidated Independent - Josh Gertz, HipDigital - Shachar Oren, Neurotic Media - Rick Reed, Believe Digital - Ian Rogers, Topspin - Mary Spio, Gen2Media - Brian Elliott, Alibris - Zeeshan Zaidi, LimeWire Series 2: Panel Discussion: A Meeting Of The Minds: The Music And Mobile Apps Development Process Considered, Parts 1 — 2:30 – 3:30 PM Representatives from the mobile applications developer communities will sit with music industry executives and platform providers to outline the processes and development timelines that the respective interests need to be aware of and keep in mind to enable a smooth integration and launch of the final music-related product. Moderator - Tom Constabile, Verizon Wireless Panelists - Fred Beteille, Harry Fox Agency - Mike Elias, Alcatel-Lucent - Larry Goldberg, Tunewiki - Tony Huidor, Universal Music - Michael Schneider, Mobile Roadie - Eric Snowden, Atlantic Records Series 2: Panel Discussion: A Meeting Of The Minds: The Music And Gaming Development Process Considered, Parts 2 — 3:30 – 4:30 PM Representatives from the gaming developer communities will sit with music industry executives and platform providers to outline the processes and development timelines that the respective interests need to be aware of and keep in mind to enable a smooth integration and launch of the final music-related product. Moderator - Mike Worth, IDGA/Space Whale Studios Panelists - Michael Agustin, Gendai Games - Michael Csurics, 2K Marin - Cassandra Cummings, Microsoft - Steve Grady, RoyaltyShare - Mack Hill, Sony Entertainment - Aaron Ray, The Collective Series 3: Product Presentations: Measuring Success — 2:30 – 4:30 PM These days, the artist’s brand success is measured by so much more than CD and concert sales. In this series, metrics service providers will provide a look at the new online and mobile metrics tools they provide to help labels take a fuller measure of their marketing and branding efforts, and consumer responses to them. All presentation are 20 minutes starting at 2:30 PM in the order listed below. Additional time at the end of the session will be used for Q&A. - Joe Fleischer, BigChampagne - Michael Scicolone, Nielsen BuzzMetrics - David Viewing, Ranger Computers - Colin Willis, Next Big Sound - Jimmy Winter, RockDex Series 4: Product Presentations: Digital Royalties Management Solutions — 2:30 – 4:30 PM For anyone looking for ways to track, report and pay digital distribution royalties, this series of product presentations will give you a look at some of the service providers in the marketplace. All presentation are 20 minutes starting at 2:30 PM in the order listed below. Additional time at the end of the session will be used for Q&A. - Dave Tomaselli, Backlash Solutions - Steve Grady, RoyaltyShare - Chris Woods, TuneSat - Michael Kauffman, RightsFlow - Fred Beteille, Harry Fox Agency
6 – 7 PM	Red Carpet Reception sponsored by Sony Music Entertainment
7 PM	Awards Dinner Finale - Independent Spirit Award: Tom Silverman, Tommy Boy - Performance: Dave Barnes, Razor & Tie - Presidential Award For Sustained Executive Achievement: Jim Urie, UMGD - Performance: Ashlyne Huff, Liquid Digital Media - Outstanding Achievement Award For Musical Collaboration: Leiber & Stoller - Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award: Melissa Etheridge, Island Def Jam Music Group - Performance: Colbie Caillat, Universal Republic Records - Artist of the Year Award: Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records - Chairman’s Award For Sustained Creative Achievement: Cyndi Lauper, Downtown Records - Performance: Cyndi Lauper, Downtown Records