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		<title>Harmonizing Data: Advanced AI Training Practices for the Music Industry</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Byta &#38; MatchTune Present: Harmonizing Data: Advanced AI Training Practices for the Music Industry: a free workshop for music creators, their teams and all creatives! Featuring: Virginie Berger, Thomas Guillaud, Ben Porter, Moderated by Marc Brown Register here for free! Are you ready to dive into the future of music creation? Join us on 30th [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/events/advance-ai-training-practices-for-the-music-industry/">Harmonizing Data: Advanced AI Training Practices for the Music Industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Byta &amp; MatchTune Present:</em></strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Harmonizing Data: Advanced AI Training Practices for the Music Industry: a free workshop for music creators, their teams and all creatives!</strong></h2>



<p>Featuring: Virginie Berger, Thomas Guillaud, Ben Porter, Moderated by Marc Brown</p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcu-spjoqEtRjbi3WJsbfGHhPZqW7bcWW" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Register here for free!</strong></a></p>



<p>Are you ready to dive into the future of music creation? Join us on <strong>30th October 2024, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST</strong> for an eye-opening webinar hosted in collaboration with MatchTune, where we explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry.<br><br>This webinar is focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the music industry, particularly how data is used to train AI systems that are becoming increasingly capable of tasks like composing, producing, and performing music. The session will explore both the opportunities and challenges that come with these advancements.</p>



<p>Join us for the third in our groundbreaking series, this time; <strong>a transformative exploration into advanced AI training practices for the music industry.</strong></p>



<p>In a world where AI can compose, produce, and even perform music, we stand at a pivotal crossroads. Join us for a critical workshop that investigates the potential risks of inadequate and non-transparent AI training practices within the music industry, before highlighting emerging solutions and prospects. How do we harmonize the data?</p>



<p>As we navigate the increasingly digital landscape of music production, distribution, and consumption, this session will provide an essential overview of AI’s impact on the music sector, tracing its evolution from novel experiments to mainstream applications. We will address the significant challenges that arise from poorly trained AI systems, including issues related to transparency, intellectual property rights, and the fair compensation of artists. This workshop aims to inform and foster a dialogue on the importance of robust AI training protocols that not only have the potential to enhance creativity but also can safeguard the rights and revenues of creators.<br><br><strong>What You Will Learn:</strong></p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>AI in Music:</strong> We’ll begin with a clear explanation of how AI is currently being used in the music industry, from generating music tracks to analyzing listener preferences. We’ll discuss how these technologies have evolved from experimental tools to widely adopted applications.</li>



<li><strong>AI Training Practices:</strong> The core of the webinar will delve into how AI systems are trained specifically for music-related tasks. We’ll cover different approaches to AI training, including what kind of data is used (such as audio samples, music metadata, and user interaction data) and how this data is processed to teach AI systems.</li>



<li><strong>Risks of Poor Training:</strong> We’ll address the potential risks that come with inadequate or non-transparent AI training practices. This includes issues like bias in AI outputs, where the AI might produce music that is unoriginal or unfairly mimics existing artists, and concerns around intellectual property, where AI-generated music could infringe on the rights of human creators.</li>



<li><strong>Legal and Ethical Considerations:</strong> The webinar will also cover the legal and ethical implications of AI in music. We’ll discuss current regulations and the challenges of applying existing laws to AI-generated content, as well as ethical issues like the fair compensation of artists whose work might be used to train AI systems.</li>



<li><strong>Emerging Solutions:</strong> Finally, we’ll look at emerging solutions to these challenges, such as new frameworks for transparent and ethical AI training practices, and the development of AI systems that can enhance creativity while respecting the rights of human creators.</li>
</ol>



<p><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Music Industry Professionals:</strong> Learn how AI could impact your work, from production to rights management.</li>



<li><strong>AI Developers and Data Scientists:</strong> Understand the specific challenges of training AI systems for music.</li>



<li><strong>Legal Experts:</strong> Explore the evolving legal landscape around AI-generated music and intellectual property.</li>



<li><strong>Artists and Creators:</strong> Discover how AI might be used in the creative process and what safeguards are needed to protect your rights.</li>
</ul>



<p>This webinar is designed to provide practical, actionable insights into the current state of AI in the music industry and to foster a discussion on how we can ensure that these technologies are developed and used in a way that benefits everyone involved.</p>



<p><strong>Register today to secure your spot and join us in this important conversation.</strong></p>



<p>Let&#8217;s shape a future where technology harmonizes with human creativity!</p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcu-spjoqEtRjbi3WJsbfGHhPZqW7bcWW" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Register free</strong></a><strong> to secure your spot!</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Our Guest Speakers:</em></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Virginie Berger</strong>:</p>



<p>The Chief Business Development and Rights Officer at MatchTune. Virginie is a seasoned international executive with over 20 years of experience in the music and tech industries, adept at navigating the ever-evolving intersection of music and technology. Recognized for expertise in entertainment marketing, driving global expansion strategies, forging crucial partnerships with industry leaders, spearheading business development initiatives, pioneering rights innovation, and leading digital transformations. Passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation among music organizations, artists, and startups.</p>



<p><strong>Thomas Guillaud&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Marketing Director @ MatchTune | Former Universal Music Group. Thomas has a diverse range of work experience in the music industry. Thomas started their career as a Concert Production Intern at Live Nation Entertainment, where they assisted in coordinating various concerts and a major music festival. Following internship roles at Live Nation &amp; Bandsintown, Thomas joined Universal Music Group in 2018 and ascended to the role of Audience Growth Manager. During five years with the company, he spearheaded digital strategy &amp; audience growth campaigns for iconic artists such as The Beatles, Bob Marley and Elton John.</p>



<p>Thomas joined MatchTune in early 2023 as Marketing Director. During this time, his leadership of the business’ entire marketing arm has helped amplify &amp; widen its influence in the music industry.</p>



<p><strong>Ben Porter</strong></p>



<p>After graduating from the University of Leeds with first-class honors in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Language and Linguistics, Ben joined MatchTune in May 2022 as a Digital Marketing Intern and later transitioned to the position of Digital Marketing Associate in November 2022. During nearly two years with the company, Ben’s multifaceted contributions have included spearheading social strategy, creating brand content, and coordinating marketing copy.</p>



<p><strong>Marc Brown</strong></p>



<p>Marc is the founder of Byta / <a href="https://byta.com/">byta.com</a>. Run as a distributed team across three continents. His extensive music business background and considerable digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto. Marc got his start at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderecords">murderecords</a>, Canada’s premier artist-owned label, during the mid-90s. After working in A&amp;R at the legendary London indie, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Records">Creation Records</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_McGee">Alan McGee’s Poptones</a>, Marc started his own boutique UK radio promotion company off the back of his success with The Hives. For over ten years, Marc worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries.</p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcu-spjoqEtRjbi3WJsbfGHhPZqW7bcWW"><strong>Register for free!</strong></a></p>



<p><strong>More about Byta</strong></p>



<p>Create. Promote. Discover.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Launched to highlight the nuanced challenges artists and their teams face when trying to negotiate the music ecosystem. Byta is more than just a music-sharing app. It simplifies the secure exchange of digital audio, by helping artists, their teams and collaborators share streams and downloads quickly and securely. Byta is unrivalled in taking advantage of audio files’ unique properties – reading and writing file metadata, converting file formats and delivering fast yet secure streaming. Byta’s goal is to provide the tools and knowledge needed to move creator’s careers forward. For further details, visit <a href="https://byta.com/what-is-byta">https://byta.com/what-is-byta</a>.</p>



<p><strong>About MatchTune</strong></p>



<p><strong>Empowering Creativity Through AI Innovation:</strong></p>



<p>Founded in 2017 by renowned jazz musician André Manoukian and serial entrepreneur Philippe Guillaud, MatchTune is a pioneering music technology company headquartered in Paris &amp; Los Angeles. With a diverse product suite of revolutionary software tools, MatchTune&#8217;s mission is twofold: leveraging AI algorithms to safeguard music against copyright infringement, while simultaneously helping brands maintain compliance when licensing music for their video content. For further details, visit <a href="https://www.matchtune.com/">https://www.matchtune.com/.</a></p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApcu-spjoqEtRjbi3WJsbfGHhPZqW7bcWW"><strong>Register for free!</strong></a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/events/advance-ai-training-practices-for-the-music-industry/">Harmonizing Data: Advanced AI Training Practices for the Music Industry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ethical AI in Music Production</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Byta &#38; MatchTune Present: Ethical AI in Music Production: a free workshop for music creators, their teams and all creatives! Featuring: Virginie Berger, Thomas Guillaud, Ben Porter, Moderated by Marc Brown Join Us for a Webinar on the Ethical Use of AI in Music Creation Are you ready to dive into the future of music [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/events/ethical-ai-in-music-production/">Ethical AI in Music Production</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Byta &amp; MatchTune Present:</em></strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ethical AI in Music Production: a free workshop for music creators, their teams and all creatives!</strong></h2>



<p>Featuring: Virginie Berger, Thomas Guillaud, Ben Porter, Moderated by Marc Brown</p>



<p><strong>Join Us for a Webinar on the </strong><strong><em>Ethical Use of AI in Music Creation</em></strong></p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcuuopjooHtdGevJucpg03qGa2MqhBetf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Register free!</strong></a></li>
</ul>



<p>Are you ready to dive into the future of music creation? Join us on <strong>July 3rd, 2024, at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST</strong> for an eye-opening webinar hosted in collaboration with MatchTune, where we explore the profound impact of artificial intelligence on the music industry.</p>



<p>Get ready for a groundbreaking discussion; a transformative exploration into the ethical use of AI in music creation!</p>



<p>In a world where AI can compose, produce, and even perform music, we stand at a pivotal crossroads. The questions we face are monumental: How do we maintain transparency in AI’s role in music? What are the intellectual property challenges with AI-generated tunes? And crucially, how do we ensure that artists are fairly compensated?</p>



<p>Join us as we dive deep into these pressing issues. Together, we’ll draft a new blueprint for AI in music – establishing robust principles that uphold responsible innovation while cherishing the indispensable human essence of artistry. Our mission? To make sure AI amplifies creativity, reinforcing rather than replacing the artist’s irreplaceable spark.</p>



<p>This is your invitation to help sculpt the future soundscape of the music industry. Don’t miss this chance to engage with top industry mavens and visionary thinkers. Let&#8217;s shape a future where technology harmonizes with human creativity!</p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcuuopjooHtdGevJucpg03qGa2MqhBetf"><strong>Register free</strong></a><strong> to secure your spot!</strong></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><em>Our Guest Speakers:</em></strong></h2>



<p><strong>Virginie Berger</strong>:</p>



<p>The Chief Business Development and Rights Officer at <a href="https://matchtune.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MatchTune</a>. Virginie is a seasoned international executive with over 20 years of experience in the music and tech industries, adept at navigating the ever-evolving intersection of music and technology. Recognized for expertise in entertainment marketing, driving global expansion strategies, forging crucial partnerships with industry leaders, spearheading business development initiatives, pioneering rights innovation, and leading digital transformations. Passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation among music organizations, artists, and startups.</p>



<p><strong>Thomas Guillaud&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Marketing Director @ MatchTune | Former Universal Music Group. Thomas has a diverse range of work experience in the music industry. Thomas started their career as a Concert Production Intern at Live Nation Entertainment, where they assisted in coordinating various concerts and a major music festival. Following internship roles at Live Nation &amp; Bandsintown, Thomas joined Universal Music Group in 2018 and ascended to the role of Audience Growth Manager. During five years with the company, he spearheaded digital strategy &amp; audience growth campaigns for iconic artists such as The Beatles, Bob Marley and Elton John.</p>



<p>Thomas joined MatchTune in early 2023 as Marketing Director. During this time, his leadership of the business’ entire marketing arm has helped amplify &amp; widen its influence in the music industry.</p>



<p><strong>Ben Porter</strong></p>



<p>After graduating from the University of Leeds with first-class honors in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Language and Linguistics, Ben joined MatchTune in May 2022 as a Digital Marketing Intern and later transitioned to the position of Digital Marketing Associate in November 2022. During nearly two years with the company, Ben’s multifaceted contributions have included spearheading social strategy, creating brand content, and coordinating marketing copy.</p>



<p><strong>Marc Brown</strong></p>



<p>Marc is the founder of Byta / <a href="https://byta.com/">byta.com</a>. Run as a distributed team across three continents. His extensive music business background and considerable digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto. Marc got his start at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderecords">murderecords</a>, Canada’s premier artist-owned label, during the mid-90s. After working in A&amp;R at the legendary London indie, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Records">Creation Records</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_McGee">Alan McGee’s Poptones</a>, Marc started his own boutique UK radio promotion company off the back of his success with The Hives. For over ten years, Marc worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries.</p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcuuopjooHtdGevJucpg03qGa2MqhBetf"><strong>Register for free</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>



<p><strong>More about Byta</strong></p>



<p>Create. Promote. Discover.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Launched to highlight the nuanced challenges artists and their teams face when trying to negotiate the music ecosystem. Byta is more than just a music-sharing app. It simplifies the secure exchange of digital audio, by helping artists, their teams and collaborators share streams and downloads quickly and securely. Byta is unrivalled in taking advantage of audio files’ unique properties – reading and writing file metadata, converting file formats and delivering fast yet secure streaming. Byta’s goal is to provide the tools and knowledge needed to move creator’s careers forward. For further details, visit <a href="https://byta.com/what-is-byta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://byta.com/what-is-byta</a>.</p>



<p><strong>About MatchTune</strong></p>



<p><strong>Empowering Creativity Through AI Innovation:</strong></p>



<p>Founded in 2017 by renowned jazz musician André Manoukian and serial entrepreneur Philippe Guillaud, MatchTune is a pioneering music technology company headquartered in Paris &amp; Los Angeles. With a diverse product suite of revolutionary software tools, MatchTune&#8217;s mission is twofold: leveraging AI algorithms to safeguard music against copyright infringement, while simultaneously helping brands maintain compliance when licensing music for their video content. For further details, visit <a href="https://www.matchtune.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.matchtune.com/.</a></p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcuuopjooHtdGevJucpg03qGa2MqhBetf"><strong>Register for free</strong></a><strong>!</strong></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/events/ethical-ai-in-music-production/">Ethical AI in Music Production</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Alex Brees (un:hurd music)</title>
		<link>https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/in-conversation-with-alex-brees-unhurd/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Byta Presents: #HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Alex Brees: CEO &#38; Founder of un:hurd music From Local to Global Artist: The Power of Targeted Music Marketing (A free workshop, interview and webinar for artists and their teams &#8211; live online via Zoom) Tuesday, June 25th &#8211; 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST (UK) Free [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/in-conversation-with-alex-brees-unhurd/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Alex Brees (un:hurd music)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left"><strong><em>Byta Presents:</em></strong> <strong>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Alex Brees:</strong> CEO &amp; Founder of un:hurd music</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left"><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-ioqzwrE9ZR0MgUEh76QBDDXbjexEPV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">From Local to Global Artist: The Power of Targeted Music Marketing</a></strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-left"><em>(A free workshop, interview and webinar for artists and their teams &#8211; live online via Zoom)</em></p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">Tuesday, June 25th &#8211; 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST (UK)</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-ioqzwrE9ZR0MgUEh76QBDDXbjexEPV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Free registration here!</strong></a></p>



<p>Our next guest is Alex Brees: CEO and Founder of <a href="https://www.unhurdmusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">un:hurd music</a>, a Music-Tech company that uses proprietary technology to help artists reach their most valuable fans via data-led marketing campaigns. They “help artists ‘cut through the noise’, develop valuable audiences and become sustainable entities.” Alex is challenging how we think about music marketing. At just 33, he&#8217;s not only crafted a remarkable product but also attracted top-tier investors and significant market traction. </p>



<p>From challenges to triumphs, there&#8217;s a wealth of knowledge to uncover from Alex’s journey. Prior to launching un:hurd, Alex was a global analyst at Universal Music and worked with the likes of Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Rich The Kid.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.unhurdmusic.com/">un:hurd music</a> is powerful, seamless music promotion at your fingertips. It offers you the ability to build effective promotional campaigns across all of your platforms that matter. Their technology creates a tailored list of marketing suggestions based on the user’s data and in just a few clicks, one can pitch to playlists, reach new fans on social media and launch a fan hub. Since launching, un:hurd has worked with over 65,000 artists from 129 countries, has raised over £2mil from some of the worlds most influential music investors, been featured as one of Music Ally&#8217;s start-ups to watch and has featured on BBC Dragons Den.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/in-conversation/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</a> is a monthly free live and online one-on-one interview event. Each event features an in-depth one-on-one interview with someone from deep within the music ecosystem by Byta founder Marc Brown.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Key takeaways will include:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Data-Driven Decisions in Music Strategy</li>



<li>Paid Ads Strategies for Artists: Why, How, When? </li>



<li>The Evolution of Music Distribution</li>



<li>Enhancing Artist and Fan Connections Through Technology</li>



<li>The Impact of Secure Digital Audio Exchange in Collaborations</li>



<li>Monetizing Music in the Streaming Era</li>



<li>Innovations in Music Marketing</li>



<li>Challenges and Opportunities in Global Music Marketing</li>



<li>The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Music Creation and Promotion</li>



<li>Ethics and Privacy in Music Technology</li>



<li>Future Trends in Music Tech</li>
</ul>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-ioqzwrE9ZR0MgUEh76QBDDXbjexEPV"><strong>Free registration here!</strong></a> </p>



<p><strong>About the Event</strong></p>



<p>The series is designed to deliver the knowledge to enable tomorrow’s artists and industry leaders to manoeuvre their way through the music ecosystem better and provide fun and insightful Q&amp;As along the way!</p>



<p><em>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</em> is hosted by <a href="https://byta.com/">Byta</a>’s founder, Marc Brown, whose deep music business background and digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto. Marc is a former label owner, A&amp;R, manager and radio plugger.</p>



<p><img decoding="async" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdR4t-UCBI8RW8w2FuS3HxcggsXwTa6mVbm1pcTM9HKaMrMTarwWWbciC4taaZ75TLDIz1r5G1koa6eVrsrLbysLMs1A2PU_JW2uBt6ysDDqvBCdKq9I6_q4CjchjbbUdKwkvY2NjUDnjVeS4Q64FvFduwh?key=UKSRkXkNiy2_9OQSpzjsoA" width="272.488752095198" height="87"></p>



<p><strong>About Byta</strong></p>



<p>Byta (“Bee-tah”: the Swedish word for exchange) is unrivalled in taking advantage of the unique properties found in audio files. By simplifying the reading and writing of file metadata, conversion of file formats and delivery of fast yet secure streaming, the platform enables everyone to send and receive digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Byta has also launched <a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/">#HowWeListen</a>, a not-for-profit organisation that complements the company’s ultimate goal: providing artists and their teams with the tools and knowledge needed to move their careers forward.</p>



<p><strong>More about Alex Brees:</strong></p>



<p>Alex is the CEO and Founder of unhurd, a Music-Tech company that uses proprietary technology to help artists reach their most valuable fans via data-led marketing campaigns. Since launching, unhurd has worked with over 65,000 artists from 129 countries, has raised over £2mil from some of the worlds most influential music investors, been featured as one of Music Ally&#8217;s start-ups to watch and has featured on BBC Dragons Den. Prior to launching unhurd, Alex was a global analyst at Universal Music and worked with the likes of Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Rich The Kid.</p>



<p><strong>About Marc Brown</strong></p>



<p>Marc is the founder of Byta / <a href="https://byta.com/">byta.com</a>. Run as a distributed team across three continents, Byta enables the sending and receiving of digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Built for everyone working with music today.</p>



<p>His extensive music business background and considerable digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto.</p>



<p>Marc got his start at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderecords">murderecords</a>, Canada’s premier artist-owned label, during the mid-90s. After working in A&amp;R at the legendary London indie, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Records">Creation Records</a>, and then at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_McGee">Alan McGee’s Poptones</a>, Marc started his own boutique UK radio promotion company off the back of his success with The Hives. For over ten years, Marc worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries, including Wilco, Bloc Party, Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes, Spoon, and Refused as well as legends such as Tom Waits, Yoko Ono, Booker T and Mavis Staples.</p>



<p>Marc currently lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden.</p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpc-ioqzwrE9ZR0MgUEh76QBDDXbjexEPV"><strong>Free registration here!</strong></a> </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/in-conversation-with-alex-brees-unhurd/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Alex Brees (un:hurd music)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Nancy Lu (Fancy PR)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 19:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Byta Presents: #HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Nancy Lu: Publicist and Co-Founder of Fancy PR &#8216;Music Publicity 101: Your Next Release&#8216; Tuesday, May 28th, 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST (UK) &#8211; Live online via Zoom Free registration here! Our next guest is Nancy Lu is the founder of Fancy PR, she is a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/in-conversation-with-nancy-lu-fancy-pr/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Nancy Lu (Fancy PR)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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<p><strong><em><a href="https://byta.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Byta</a> Presents:</em></strong> <strong>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Nancy Lu:</strong> Publicist and Co-Founder of Fancy PR</p>



<p>&#8216;<strong>Music Publicity 101: Your Next Release</strong>&#8216;</p>



<p>Tuesday, May 28th, 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST (UK) &#8211; <em>Live online via Zoom</em></p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-ugpj8rGNXQhcbOGX4rl1wdzR-5ABu4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Free registration here!</strong></a></p>



<p>Our next guest is Nancy Lu is the founder of Fancy PR, she is a New York City-based entertainment and arts comms specialist with over a decade of experience working with musicians, comedians, indie films, and events. She is a Shanghai-born first-generation Chinese-American with over a decade of publicity experience.</p>



<p>“The democratisation of music making means everyone has the opportunity to make art, but it also means there are a million new songs released every week. That coupled with the restructuring of the digital advertising business and fewer publications means more people fighting for fewer opportunities. As publicists, that means we have to rethink our approach.”</p>



<p>Nancy Lu founded Fancy PR in 2013, managing all aspects of the business in addition to the day-to-day work of a publicist. Her clients are primarily musicians though she has also worked with festivals, comedians, and indie films. She’s helped break artists including The Beaches, Saucy Santana, SOFI TUKKER, MUNA, and more. Nancy is driven by storytelling, exploring the intersection of identity and the arts, and championing underrepresented voices in media. In addition, she is also currently pursuing her MBA part-time at NYU to expand her skill set and network, with an ever-ongoing objective of staying curious.</p>



<p><a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/in-conversation/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</a> is a monthly free live and online one-on-one interview event. Each event features an in-depth one-on-one interview with someone from deep within the music ecosystem by Byta founder Marc Brown.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Key takeaways will include:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The importance of storytelling</li>



<li>Who to tell your story to: publicity 101</li>



<li>How to build a career and promote your music</li>



<li>What things should be in place to promote your music</li>



<li>Who are the “Gate Keepers”</li>



<li>Should there be different stories for different mediums&nbsp;</li>



<li>The difference between releasing a single, EP or full-length album</li>



<li>The relationship of touring to PR</li>
</ul>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-ugpj8rGNXQhcbOGX4rl1wdzR-5ABu4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Free registration here!</strong></a></p>



<p><strong>About the Event</strong></p>



<p>The series is designed to deliver the knowledge to enable tomorrow’s artists and industry leaders to manoeuvre their way through the music ecosystem better and provide fun and insightful Q&amp;As along the way!</p>



<p><em>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</em> is hosted by <a href="https://byta.com/">Byta</a>’s founder, Marc Brown, whose deep music business background and digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto. Marc is a former label owner, A&amp;R, manager and radio plugger.</p>



<p><img decoding="async" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/cynayW01PFpp8KZr0nCFHCdQP7xl5ZEjQUcpn_l2UQcd20GdAJ25daHi3ou5qoM_OvJ4YG12lfjbmedWq4uW19Rzj92bE4BtLJdK24-5Ch1uZB_uDRuBq4RE6tStJBoZlEjhNvBIHNEvLvFzb_aIZ0s" width="272.488752095198" height="87"></p>



<p><strong>About Byta</strong></p>



<p>Byta (“Bee-tah”: the Swedish word for exchange) is unrivalled in taking advantage of the unique properties found in audio files. By simplifying the reading and writing of file metadata, conversion of file formats and delivery of fast yet secure streaming, the platform enables everyone to send and receive digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Byta has also launched <a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/">#HowWeListen</a>, a not-for-profit organisation that complements the company’s ultimate goal: providing artists and their teams with the tools and knowledge needed to move their careers forward.</p>



<p><strong>More about Nancy Lu:</strong></p>



<p>Nancy Lu is a Shanghai-born first-generation Chinese-American, New York City-based entertainment and arts comms specialist who founded, in 2013 Fancy PR a boutique entertainment PR agency with a focus on music. Nancy has over a decade of experience working with musicians, comedians, indie films, and events. She’s helped break artists including: The Beaches, UNIIQU3, That Chick Angel, mazie, girli, Will Joseph Cook, Dess Dior, Saucy Santana, SOFI TUKKER, MUNA, FLETCHER, Chelsea Cutler, Peach Tree Rascals, Maude Latour, Blu DeTiger, Stephanie Poetri, Su Lee, Adam Melchor, Confidence Man, Bag Raiders, Miami Horror, Goldroom, Charlotte Cardin, Donna Missal, LANY, SIA.</p>



<p><strong>About Marc Brown</strong></p>



<p>Marc is the founder of Byta / <a href="https://byta.com/">byta.com</a>. Run as a distributed team across three continents, Byta enables the sending and receiving of digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Built for everyone working with music today.</p>



<p>His extensive music business background and considerable digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto.</p>



<p>Marc got his start at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderecords">murderecords</a>, Canada’s premier artist-owned label, during the mid-90s. After working in A&amp;R at the legendary London indie, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Records">Creation Records</a>, and then at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_McGee">Alan McGee’s Poptones</a>, Marc started his own boutique UK radio promotion company off the back of his success with The Hives. For over ten years, Marc worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries, including Wilco, Bloc Party, Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes, Spoon, and Refused as well as legends such as Tom Waits, Yoko Ono, Booker T and Mavis Staples.</p>



<p>Marc currently lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden.</p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqc-ugpj8rGNXQhcbOGX4rl1wdzR-5ABu4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Free registration here!</strong></a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/in-conversation-with-nancy-lu-fancy-pr/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Nancy Lu (Fancy PR)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:55:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Byta Presents: #HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Emily White (Best-selling author &#38; Podcast host &#38; Co-Founder of Collective Entertainment) &#8216;Cultivating Mental Wellness While Building a Sustainable Music Career&#8216; Tuesday, April 30th, 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST (UK) &#8211; Live online via Zoom Free registration here! Our next guest is Emily White the Co-Founder [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/howwelisten-live-in-conversation-with-emily-white/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Emily White (Bestselling Author / iVoted / Collective Entertainment)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><em>Byta Presents:</em></strong> <strong>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Emily White</strong> (Best-selling author &amp; Podcast host &amp; Co-Founder of Collective Entertainment)</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">&#8216;<strong>Cultivating Mental Wellness While Building a Sustainable Music Career</strong>&#8216;</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Tuesday, April 30th, 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST (UK) &#8211; <em>Live online via Zoom</em></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sce2vrzkoG9P76hwmRfmFwKLr-JgAOwL2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here!</a></strong></p>



<p>Our next guest is <strong>Emily White</strong> the<strong> </strong>Co-Founder of Collective Entertainment, an Amazon #1 best-selling author and podcaster.</p>



<p><em>“If an artist manager, artist, or any industry professional isn&#8217;t taking care of themselves, then they&#8217;re not going to be able to take care of others, create, or put out the best art possible.”</em></p>



<p><strong>Emily White </strong>is a Partner at <a href="https://www.collectiveentinc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Collective Entertainment</a> and the Founder of #iVoted Festival. She is the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52627748-how-to-build-a-sustainable-music-career-and-collect-all-revenue-streams" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams</a> and hosts the book’s accompanying <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sustainablemusiccareer/episodes/E6-Imogen-Heap-e10cr6m?curator=MusicREDEF" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">podcast</a> of the same name. The podcast is the #1 Music Business podcast globally, charting on six continents with listeners in 140+ countries.</p>



<p>An in-demand speaker and consultant due to her expertise within the modern music and sports industries, artist development, social media, and beyond, White has been on the cover of Pollstar Magazine with her name also gracing the cover of Billboard magazine. Her work has been additionally profiled in Variety, Fast Company, Forbes, Bloomberg, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Alternative Press, Brooklyn Vegan, The Fader, Stereogum, Relix, CNN, Vox, The Huffington Post, ESPN, and more. She is a frequent guest blogger for Hypebot as well as Midem in Cannes, France where she is a regular speaker. In 2019, White became an adjunct instructor at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music within NYU’s Tisch School of The Arts and has also taught at the University of New Haven. In 2021, How to Build a Sustainable Music Career and Collect All Revenue Streams launched as a podcast.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://www.collectiveentinc.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Collective Entertainment </a>is a 100% women-run &amp; owned company based in New York, Miami, &amp; North Carolina. Their clients &amp; projects span the entertainment industries specializing in music, sports, content creation, activism, &amp; production.</p>



<p><a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/in-conversation/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</a> is a monthly free live and online one-on-one interview event. Each event features an in-depth one-on-one interview with someone from deep within the music ecosystem by Byta founder Marc Brown. <strong>Our next event is a conversation</strong> with <strong>Emily White</strong>, looking at how to build a more sustainable music career while remaining mentally fit.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sce2vrzkoG9P76hwmRfmFwKLr-JgAOwL2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here!</a></strong></p>



<p>Key takeaways will include:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Practices and advice for musicians looking to build a long-term career</li>



<li>Music and mental health, keeping everything in check</li>



<li>How to build a career from day one</li>



<li>How to get your career organized and moving forward</li>



<li>The future of AI, streaming and curation</li>



<li>What I’ve learned about the future of music while at Johns Hopkins University</li>



<li>Developing individualized plans for short &amp; long-term career development</li>



<li>Best practices for release plans, digital marketing, touring, merchandising &amp; social media strategy.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>About the Event</strong></p>



<p>The series is designed to deliver the knowledge to enable tomorrow’s artists and industry leaders to better manoeuvre their way through the music ecosystem. Providing fun and insightful Q&amp;A along the way!</p>



<p><em>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</em> is hosted by <a href="https://byta.com/">Byta</a>’s founder, Marc Brown, whose deep music business background and digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto. Marc is a former label owner, A&amp;R, manager and radio plugger.</p>



<p><strong>Event Format</strong></p>



<p>An introduction will introduce industry insights &amp; Byta updates and tips on what you can do yourself to better increase the chances of your success.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Followed by<em> </em>an in-depth one-to-one conversation. This time around Marc will be chatting with <strong>Emily White: Co-Founder of Collective Entertainment, an Amazon #1 best-selling author &amp; Podcaster.</strong></p>



<p><img decoding="async" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/9rdFRaJ19Khq_2SKpgZnKn69CgI46BgMtXvweWcBbBwJIAFsPKxyBSipvNcMLeXQLIBGZLTRm47fKdN3kpuqSOaU1anmZxct7Ehy6vSr7Tim-XYXg3m_n7X1t9uRTSrvs5UnmvKGSEb8vHtzD8cncks" width="272.488752095198" height="87"></p>



<p><strong>About Byta</strong></p>



<p>Byta (“Bee-tah”: the Swedish word for exchange) is unrivalled in taking advantage of the unique properties found in audio files. By simplifying the reading and writing of file metadata, conversion of file formats and delivery of fast yet secure streaming, the platform enables everyone to send and receive digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Byta has also launched <a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/">#HowWeListen</a>, a not-for-profit organisation that complements the company’s ultimate goal: providing artists and their teams with the tools and knowledge needed to move their careers forward.</p>



<p><strong>More about Emily White:</strong></p>



<p>Emily White is an Amazon #1 best-selling author of course-books around the globe &amp; hosts the world’s #1 Music Business podcast, How to Build a Sustainable Music Career &amp; Collect All Revenue Streams, w/ the show charting in 30+ countries on six continents. She’s the Founder of #iVoted &amp; #iVoted Festival, a data-driven non-profit that built the largest digital concert in history all to increase non-partisan U.S. voter turnout. White is a Founding Partner @ Collective Entertainment whose career spans the entertainment industry, including positions at Live Nation Artists (now Roc Nation) &amp; Madison House, Inc., always putting artists &amp; talent first while taking care of fans a very close second. Her board, advisory council &amp; committee service includes Well-Dunn, Future of Music, SXSW, David Lynch Foundation, The Recording Academy, Pandora, CASH Music &amp; the Elijah E. Cummings Democracy &amp; Freedom Festival. White’s name graced the cover of Billboard magazine while in her 20’s &amp; has been on the cover of Pollstar Magazine, the trade publication for the concert &amp; live music industry. White is a Billboard Women in Music Top Executive w/ her work has additionally been profiled in Forbes, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Rolling Stone, CNN, Fox Business, Vox, Huffington Post, Pitchfork, Relix, The Fader, Stereogum, Alternative Press, ESPN &amp; more. White is a regular speaker at music industry events around the globe.</p>



<p><strong>About Marc Brown</strong></p>



<p>Marc is the founder of Byta / <a href="https://byta.com/">byta.com</a>. Run as a distributed team across three continents, Byta enables the sending and receiving of digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Built for everyone working with music today.</p>



<p>His extensive music business background and considerable digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto.</p>



<p>Marc got his start at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderecords">murderecords</a>, Canada’s premier artist-owned label, during the mid-90s. After working in A&amp;R at the legendary London indie, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Records">Creation Records</a>, and then at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_McGee">Alan McGee’s Poptones</a>, Marc started his own boutique UK radio promotion company off the back of his success with The Hives. For over ten years, Marc worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries, including Wilco, Bloc Party, Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes, Spoon, and Refused as well as legends such as Tom Waits, Yoko Ono, Booker T and Mavis Staples.</p>



<p>Marc currently lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sce2vrzkoG9P76hwmRfmFwKLr-JgAOwL2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here!</a></strong></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/howwelisten-live-in-conversation-with-emily-white/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Emily White (Bestselling Author / iVoted / Collective Entertainment)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Byta &#38; MatchTune Present:A Workshop &#38; A Call To Arms: Navigating Music Copyright with AI Featuring: Virginie Berger, Thomas Guillaud, Ben Porter, Moderated by Marc Brown Music and Technology’s Front Line In an era where the line between originality and infringement blurs, the battleground of music copyright demands new warriors. For 90 minutes, &#8220;Navigating Music [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/events/navigating-music-copyright-with-ai/">Navigating Music Copyright with AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Byta &amp; MatchTune Present:</em></strong><br>A Workshop &amp; A Call To Arms:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Navigating Music Copyright with AI</strong></h2>



<p>Featuring: Virginie Berger, Thomas Guillaud, Ben Porter, Moderated by Marc Brown</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-left"><strong>Music and Technology’s Front Line</strong></h2>



<p>In an era where the line between originality and infringement blurs, the battleground of music copyright demands new warriors. For 90 minutes, &#8220;Navigating Music Copyright with AI&#8221; invites you to the forefront of this struggle, exploring how the cloak of emerging technologies like AI deepfakes and unlicensed covers are outsmarting traditional safeguards.</p>



<p><strong>Why Are We Falling Behind?</strong></p>



<p>Explore the limitations of audio fingerprinting and Content ID systems, and discover how the shadow of AI-generated content is casting a long and undetectable presence over the music industry.</p>



<p><strong>Craft Solutions for Tomorrow</strong></p>



<p>Venture beyond the limitations of today&#8217;s detection methods. Engage with our guest speakers as we carve out the future of copyright protection using AI&#8217;s cutting-edge capabilities, and arm yourselves with the tools for a sustainable future.</p>



<p><strong>Join the Vanguard</strong></p>



<p>After our deep dive, stick around for an interactive Q&amp;A session moderated by Byta&#8217;s Marc Brown. This isn&#8217;t just about understanding this new battlefield; it&#8217;s about shaping the strategies that will lead music to victory.</p>



<p><strong>Are You Ready?</strong></p>



<p>The future of the music ecosystem has come to a crossroads, and your participation is crucial. &#8220;Navigating Music Copyright with AI&#8221; is a call to arms for everyone who believes in the power of music and innovation.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Our Guest Speakers:</strong></h2>



<p><strong>Virginie Berger:</strong></p>



<p>The Chief Business Development and Rights Officer at MatchTune. Virginie is a seasoned international executive with over 20 years of experience in the music and tech industries, adept at navigating the ever-evolving intersection of music and technology. Recognized for expertise in entertainment marketing, driving global expansion strategies, forging crucial partnerships with industry leaders, spearheading business development initiatives, pioneering rights innovation, and leading digital transformations. Passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation among music organizations, artists, and startups.</p>



<p><strong>Thomas Guillaud&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Marketing Director @ MatchTune | Former Universal Music Group. Thomas has a diverse range of work experience in the music industry. Thomas started their career as a Concert Production Intern at Live Nation Entertainment, where they assisted in coordinating various concerts and a major music festival. Following internship roles at Live Nation &amp; Bandsintown, Thomas joined Universal Music Group in 2018 and ascended to the role of Audience Growth Manager. During five years with the company, he spearheaded digital strategy &amp; audience growth campaigns for iconic artists such as The Beatles, Bob Marley and Elton John.</p>



<p>Thomas joined MatchTune in early 2023 as Marketing Director. During this time, his leadership of the business&#8217; entire marketing arm has helped amplify &amp; widen its influence in the music industry.</p>



<p><strong>Ben Porter</strong></p>



<p>Marketing Associate @ MatchTune. Ben P. began their work experience at TOPSHOP TOPMAN in August 2018 as a Sales Advisor, where they worked until August 2019. Ben then joined MatchTune in May 2022 as a Digital Marketing Intern and later transitioned to the position of Digital Marketing Associate in November 2022. From 2019 to 2022, Ben attended the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, graduating with first-class honors in a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Language and Linguistics.</p>



<p>Ben joined MatchTune in May 2022 as a Digital Marketing Intern and later transitioned to the position of Digital Marketing Associate in November 2022. During nearly two years with the company, Ben&#8217;s multifaceted contributions have included spearheading social strategy, creating brand content, and coordinating marketing copy.</p>



<p><strong>Marc Brown</strong></p>



<p>Marc is the founder of Byta / <a href="https://byta.com/">byta.com</a>. Run as a distributed team across three continents. His extensive music business background and considerable digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto. Marc got his start at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderecords">murderecords</a>, Canada’s premier artist-owned label, during the mid-90s. After working in A&amp;R at the legendary London indie, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Records">Creation Records</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_McGee">Alan McGee’s Poptones</a>, Marc started his own boutique UK radio promotion company off the back of his success with The Hives. For over ten years, Marc worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries.</p>



<p><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckc--gqj0pHdaQe6EUD1NRFxBYROusiJaM"><strong><em>Live</em></strong></a><strong><em><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckc--gqj0pHdaQe6EUD1NRFxBYROusiJaM"> online via Zoom &amp; Free to Sign Up</a></em></strong></p>



<p><strong>About MatchTune</strong></p>



<p><strong>Empowering Creativity Through AI Innovation:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Founded in 2017 by renowned jazz musician André Manoukian and serial entrepreneur Philippe Guillaud, MatchTune is a pioneering music technology company headquartered in Paris and Los Angeles. With a diverse product suite of revolutionary software tools, MatchTune&#8217;s mission is twofold: leveraging AI algorithms to safeguard music artists against copyright infringement, while simultaneously redefining and optimizing the creative process for content creators. For further details, visit <a href="https://www.matchtune.com/">https://www.matchtune.com/</a>.</p>



<p><strong>About Byta</strong></p>



<p><strong>Create. Promote. Discover.&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Launched to highlight the nuanced challenges artists and their teams face when trying to negotiate the music ecosystem. Byta is more than just a music-sharing app. It simplifies the secure exchange of digital audio, by helping artists, their teams and collaborators share streams and downloads quickly and securely. Byta is unrivalled in taking advantage of audio files&#8217; unique properties – reading and writing file metadata, converting file formats and delivering fast yet secure streaming. Byta’s goal is to provide the tools and knowledge needed to move creator’s careers forward.</p>



<p><a href="https://byta.com/what-is-byta">https://byta.com/what-is-byta</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/events/navigating-music-copyright-with-ai/">Navigating Music Copyright with AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Roman Rappak (Ristband)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:45:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Byta Presents: #HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Roman Rappak: Co-Founder &#38; Chief Creative Officer &#8211; Ristband / ristband.co Navigating the Metaverse: The Convergence of Music &#38; Gaming&#160; Wednesday 10th April, 9am PT / noon ET / 5pm BST (UK) Live online via Zoom: Free registration here! Our next guest is Roman Rappak the Co-founder &#38; Chief [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/in-conversation-with-roman-rappak-ristband/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Roman Rappak (Ristband)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><em>Byta Presents:</em></strong> <strong>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Roman Rappak:</strong> Co-Founder &amp; Chief Creative Officer &#8211; Ristband / <a href="https://ristband.co" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ristband.co</a></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Navigating the Metaverse: The Convergence of Music &amp; Gaming&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Wednesday 10th April, 9am PT / noon ET / 5pm BST (UK)</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Live online via Zoom</em>: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucOChpzsvH9RssS1Qk_W3Im34i5paZJbb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here</a>!</p>



<p>Our next guest is <strong>Roman Rappak </strong>the Co-founder &amp; Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of music and gaming platform <strong>Ristband</strong> &amp; frontman of the electronic alternative band <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FiDJH3FpeU">Pivots (formerly Miro Shot)</a>.</p>



<p><em>“</em><em>I run my band like a startup and I run my startup like a band”</em></p>



<p>Rappak has directed award-winning short films, soundtracked games and scored films, released and toured two full-length albums with his previous band <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breton_(band)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Breton (FatCat / Warp)</a>, as well as creating immersive cinema experiences that toured from the BFI London to the ACMI Australia. His band <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FiDJH3FpeU">Pivots (formerly Miro Shot)</a> created the world&#8217;s first XR live music concert, touring art galleries, venues, cinemas, warehouses and festivals in the UK, France, Germany, Dubai and Holland, from the Institute of Contemporary Art in Amsterdam (CBK) to the Barbican in London. They premiered their US show at the Official Future x Music stage at SXSW 2022. Rappak was tipped as one of <a href="https://musically.com/2022/06/21/33-companies-music-metaverse/">Music Ally’s ‘Ones To Watch’ </a>in music and technology in 2022. His band Pivots is currently touring and releasing new music.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://www.ristband.co/">Ristband</a> was launched in 2021 when the founders received a grant from Epic Games in recognition of their innovation excellence, pushing the boundaries of game engines to create live story worlds, and bridging the gap between physical events and digital spaces. In 2023, Ristband won the SXSW Audience Award for their official Future x Music hybrid event, and Ristband’s founders have respectively been recognised by IQ Magazine as one of the live music industry’s most visionary professionals and by Music Ally as “one to watch in the music and gaming space.” In 2022, Ristband won ‘Best Designed Metaverse’ at the Paris Metaverse Summit.</p>



<p><a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/in-conversation/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</a> is a monthly free live and online one-on-one interview event. Each event features an in-depth one-on-one interview with someone from deep within the music ecosystem by Byta founder Marc Brown. Our next event is a conversation with <strong>Roman Rappak</strong> which looks at the convergence of games, gaming and music.</p>



<p>Key takeaways will include:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>New Revenue Streams:</strong> The integration of music into games.&nbsp;</li>



<li><strong>Expanding Audiences:</strong> Video games provide musicians with access to vast and diverse audiences worldwide.</li>



<li><strong>Brand Building: </strong>Collaborating with video games allows artists to build &amp; strengthen their brand.</li>



<li><strong>Creative Collaborations: </strong>unique opportunities for creative collaborations.</li>



<li><strong>Live Virtual Performances:</strong> potential for live performances within game environments.</li>



<li><strong>Music as an Integral Element of Gaming:</strong> Music can enhance the narrative, drive emotional engagement, and create immersive experiences.</li>



<li><strong>Cross-Promotion Opportunities:</strong> shared marketing efforts and exposure to new audiences.</li>



<li><strong>Innovative Distribution Channels:</strong> an innovative distribution channel, debut songs within games, etc.</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>About the Event</strong></p>



<p>The series is designed to deliver the knowledge to enable tomorrow’s artists and industry leaders to better manoeuvre their way through the music ecosystem. Providing fun and insightful Q&amp;A along the way!</p>



<p><a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/in-conversation/"><em>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</em></a> is hosted by <a href="https://byta.com/">Byta</a>’s founder, Marc Brown, whose deep music business background and digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto. Marc is a former label owner, A&amp;R, manager and radio plugger.</p>



<p><strong>Event Format</strong></p>



<p>An introduction will introduce industry insights &amp; Byta updates and tips on what you can do yourself to better increase the chances of your success.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Followed by<em> </em>an in-depth one-to-one conversation.&nbsp;</p>



<p><img decoding="async" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/9kYUyC7UZPBOBMQRtHN7GZ1YmhGbsHUisNA2ViL7AoOszpl1gm0lWHfv4ItKsSMGimY2SQiOAHxyYR594PGEbs8Jjx97BRakhnQ3AFh-kINIrf1qsUc12pVgb7T5IlY-g4Brv3xUOMjEgdoyW1obnQg" width="272.488752095198" height="87"></p>



<p><strong>About Byta</strong></p>



<p>Byta (“Bee-tah”: the Swedish word for exchange) is unrivalled in taking advantage of the unique properties found in audio files. By simplifying the reading and writing of file metadata, converting file formats and delivering fast yet secure streaming, the platform enables everyone to send and receive digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Byta has also launched <a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/">#HowWeListen</a>, a not-for-profit organisation that complements the company’s ultimate goal: providing artists and their teams with the tools and knowledge needed to move their careers forward.</p>



<p><strong>About Roman Rappak:</strong></p>



<p>Roman is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of the music and gaming platform Ristband. He writes and performs in the band Pivots (formerly Miro Shot). As a filmmaker he has directed short films, documentaries and music videos for artists such as Sinead O&#8217;Connor and Charlotte OC, winning short film awards and screening films at international film festivals. With his first band Breton, Roman released two full-length studio albums, toured the world, performing at festivals in front of 10k capacity crowds, as well as empty rooms and badly organised parties in warehouses and cinemas in Europe and the US.</p>



<p>Roman began working on immersive live music events with bands and orchestras with a show called &#8220;Surrounded&#8221; at the BFI London and the ACMI in Melbourne, which led to the start of his new music project Pivots (formerly Miro Shot). They are the first band to have performed mixed reality live concerts at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Amsterdam. Their debut album &#8220;CONTENT&#8221; was released in May 2020, with our live XR concerts, exploring the themes of data, technology, gaming, and online culture as a modern narrative of this digital era. The band is an open collective of musicians, coders, filmmakers and designers who created the world’s first immersive multi-sensory live VR/AR concert.</p>



<p><strong>About Marc Brown</strong></p>



<p>Marc is the founder of Byta / <a href="https://byta.com/">byta.com</a>. Run as a distributed team across three continents, Byta enables the sending and receiving of digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Built for everyone working with music today.</p>



<p>His extensive music business background and considerable digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto.</p>



<p>Marc got his start at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderecords">murderecords</a>, Canada’s premier artist-owned label, during the mid-90s. After working in A&amp;R at the legendary London indie, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Records">Creation Records</a>, and then at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_McGee">Alan McGee’s Poptones</a>, Marc started his own boutique UK radio promotion company off the back of his success with The Hives. For over ten years, Marc worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries, including Wilco, Bloc Party, Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes, Spoon, and Refused as well as legends such as Tom Waits, Yoko Ono, Booker T and Mavis Staples.</p>



<p>Marc currently lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIucOChpzsvH9RssS1Qk_W3Im34i5paZJbb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here</a></strong>!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/in-conversation-with-roman-rappak-ristband/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Roman Rappak (Ristband)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Brian &#8220;Z&#8221; Zisook (Audiomack)</title>
		<link>https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/in-conversation-with-brian-z-zisook/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 09:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Byta Presents: #HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Brian “Z” Zisook Co-Founder &#38; SVP of Operations &#38; Artist Services &#8211; Audiomack Preparing for Online Success as an Artist: DSPs &#38; Social Media Tuesday, February 27th, 9am PT / noon ET / 5pm GMT (UK) (live on Zoom) Free registration here! Our next guest is Brian “Z” Zisook, [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/in-conversation-with-brian-z-zisook/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Brian &#8220;Z&#8221; Zisook (Audiomack)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><em>Byta Presents:</em></strong> <strong>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Brian “Z” Zisook</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Co-Founder &amp; SVP of Operations &amp; Artist Services &#8211; <em>Audiomack</em></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-qqpjoiHdVKX4-XtCOCTS0qIAoEna0J" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Preparing for Online Success as an Artist: DSPs &amp; Social Media</a></strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Tuesday, February 27th, 9am PT / noon ET / 5pm GMT (UK) <em>(live on Zoom)</em></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-qqpjoiHdVKX4-XtCOCTS0qIAoEna0J#/registration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here</a></strong>!</p>



<p>Our next guest is <strong>Brian “Z” Zisook</strong>, Co-Founder &amp; SVP of Operations &amp; Artist Services &#8211; <a href="https://audiomack.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Audiomack</a>.</p>



<p><em>“Capturing attention is something anyone can do on the internet. Keeping someone’s attention once you’ve caught it? That is the hard part. What is the answer to how to capture and then hold attention?&nbsp;</em></p>



<p><em>You must give someone a reason to care deeply, not just about a song but about you, the artist.”</em></p>



<p>Zisook&#8217;s extensive experience in the music industry that surprisingly includes conducting over 500 interviews with artists and industry professionals over 13 years. Interviewees include J. Cole, Big Sean, Rick Ross, John Legend, Nipsey Hussle, DJ Khaled, and Anderson .Paak, among others. In recognition of his many contributions to the music industry, Zisook was selected to join the Recording Academy as part of their new member class in 2022. Brian is the co-founder of Audiomack, a music streaming and audio discovery platform. As SVP of Operations, Zisook leads a team of 10 across three continents, overseeing and managing relationships with over 180 record labels and distribution partners, including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and over 80 Merlin members. Before co-founding Audiomack, Zisook was the VP and EIC of DJBooth, a New York-based digital music publication and media house he co-founded with Audiomack co-founder David Macli. Over 19 years, Zisook and Macli grew DJBooth from a small niche website into an industry leader in long-form music journalism. At its peak, DJBooth generated 8M page views monthly and annual revenue exceeding one million dollars. DJBooth entered into a content partnership with Audiomack in 2020.&nbsp;</p>



<p><a href="https://audiomack.com/">Audiomack</a> is an on-demand music streaming and audio discovery platform that allows artists and creators to upload limitless music and podcasts for listeners through its mobile apps and website. In February 2021, Billboard announced Audiomack streaming data would begin informing some of its flagship charts, including the Hot 100, the Billboard 200, and the Global 200. In March 2021, <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90600253/music-most-innovative-companies-2021">Fast Company magazine</a> named Audiomack one of the 10 most innovative companies in music.</p>



<p><a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/in-conversation/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</a> is a monthly free live and online one-on-one interview event. Each event features an in-depth one-on-one interview with someone from deep within the music ecosystem by Byta founder Marc Brown. <strong>Our next event is a conversation</strong> with <strong>Brian “Z” Zisook</strong> looks at how artists can prepare for online success using DSPs &amp; Social Media.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-qqpjoiHdVKX4-XtCOCTS0qIAoEna0J#/registration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here</a></strong>!</p>



<p>Key takeaways will include:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>How AI will affect artists’ online success</li>



<li>Launching music to DSPs</li>



<li>How to make social media your friend</li>



<li>Sustainable music careers and mental health</li>



<li>Coordinating your best visibility</li>



<li>Best steps before, during and after you release your music.&nbsp;</li>



<li>Making DSP’s work for you: Playlists &amp; collaborations</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>About the Event</strong></p>



<p>The series is designed to deliver the knowledge to enable tomorrow’s artists and industry leaders to better manoeuvre their way through the music ecosystem. Providing fun and insightful Q&amp;A along the way!</p>



<p><a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/in-conversation/"><em>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</em></a> is hosted by <a href="https://byta.com/">Byta</a>’s founder, Marc Brown, whose deep music business background and digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto. Marc is a former label owner, A&amp;R, manager and radio plugger.</p>



<p><strong>Event Format</strong></p>



<p>An introduction will introduce industry insights &amp; Byta updates and tips on what you can do yourself to better increase the chances of your success.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Followed by<em> </em>an in-depth one-to-one conversation.&nbsp;</p>



<p><img decoding="async" src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/CQcY0l6XjgWyN4nIZAul_QMRh5hjV5yI_1uEsPl2rt_mkzyCEDjbWpdeqRWqj5x1wYIz4_St3zP8EOCfzJMG2e6kclA-NACBNSrhspR0KgV6S-l_Y1vKsBE2sjAHhBweHjxETteZPt38W5W2zZHbf3o" width="272.488752095198" height="87"></p>



<p><strong>About Byta</strong></p>



<p>Byta (“Bee-tah”: the Swedish word for exchange) is unrivalled in taking advantage of the unique properties found in audio files. By simplifying the reading and writing of file metadata, conversion of file formats and delivery of fast yet secure streaming, the platform enables everyone to send and receive digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Byta has also launched <a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/">#HowWeListen</a>, a not-for-profit organisation that complements the company’s ultimate goal: providing artists and their teams with the tools and knowledge needed to move their careers forward.</p>



<p><strong>About Brian “Z” Zisook:</strong></p>



<p>Brian &#8220;Z&#8221; Zisook is a music industry veteran and the co-founder of Audiomack, an artist-first music streaming and audio discovery platform. With 30 million monthly active users worldwide, Audiomack is a leading player in the music streaming space.</p>



<p>As the SVP of Operations, Zisook leads a team of 10 across three continents, overseeing and managing relationships with 200-plus record labels and distribution partners, including UMG, WMG, SME, and over 80 Merlin members.</p>



<p>Before co-founding Audiomack, Zisook was the VP of DJBooth, a New York-based digital music publication and media house he co-founded with Audiomack co-founder David Macli. Over 19 years, Zisook and Macli grew DJBooth from a small niche website into an industry leader in long-form music journalism. At its peak, DJBooth generated 8 million page views monthly, and its annual revenue exceeded one million dollars. DJBooth entered into a content partnership with Audiomack in 2020.</p>



<p><strong>About Marc Brown</strong></p>



<p>Marc is the founder of Byta / <a href="https://byta.com/">byta.com</a>. Run as a distributed team across three continents, Byta enables the sending and receiving of digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Built for everyone working with music today.</p>



<p>His extensive music business background and considerable digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto.</p>



<p>Marc got his start at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderecords">murderecords</a>, Canada’s premier artist-owned label, during the mid-90s. After working in A&amp;R at the legendary London indie, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Records">Creation Records</a>, and then at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_McGee">Alan McGee’s Poptones</a>, Marc started his own boutique UK radio promotion company off the back of his success with The Hives. For over ten years, Marc worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries, including Wilco, Bloc Party, Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes, Spoon, and Refused as well as legends such as Tom Waits, Yoko Ono, Booker T and Mavis Staples.</p>



<p>Marc currently lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIpd-qqpjoiHdVKX4-XtCOCTS0qIAoEna0J#/registration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here</a></strong>!</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/in-conversation-with-brian-z-zisook/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Brian &#8220;Z&#8221; Zisook (Audiomack)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Simon Pursehouse (Sentric Music Group)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jamie Ford]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Byta Presents: #HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Simon Pursehouse (Global Director of Music Services &#8211; Sentric Music Group) &#8216;Putting Artists First: Music Publishing for Independent Creators&#8216; Tuesday, November 28th, 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT (UK) &#8211; Live online via Zoom Free registration here! Our next guest is Simon Pursehouse, Global Director of Music Services [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/simon-pursehouse-sentric-music/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Simon Pursehouse (Sentric Music Group)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><em>Byta Presents:</em></strong> <strong>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation Simon Pursehouse</strong> <em>(Global Director of Music Services &#8211; Sentric Music Group)</em></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">&#8216;<strong>Putting Artists First: Music Publishing for Independent Creators</strong>&#8216;</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Tuesday, November 28th, 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT (UK) &#8211; <em>Live online via Zoom</em> </p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/hwl-live-simon-pursehouse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here</a>!</strong></p>



<p>Our next guest is <strong>Simon Pursehouse,</strong> Global Director of Music Services at <a href="https://sentricmusic.com/"><strong>Sentric Music</strong></a><strong>.&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p>Simon Pursehouse has been an integral part of Sentric Music Group since the company’s infancy overseeing the signing of Sentric’s first artist in 2006 to its now-established community of over 400,000 songwriters. Simon has been featured in Music Weeks’ ‘30 Under 30’ list and regularly speaks at various industry conferences worldwide such as Reeperbahn, The Great Escape, BBC Introducing Live and AIM’s Sync Day amongst many others. He is a regular guest lecturer at LIPA and BIMM amongst other educational bodies. Simon is also the author of Sentric’s Blog which offers advice to emerging artists and has received millions of hits. Simon used to head up the sync division at Sentric Music, and under his supervision was nominated as Best Indie Publisher at the Music Week Sync awards for six years running. Over the years he has developed relationships with global media organisations, broadcasters and advertising agencies which has resulted in Sentric’s catalogue being placed globally in adverts, films, games and TV shows.</p>



<p><a href="https://sentricmusic.com/">Sentric Music</a> was formed in 2006 as the new-age-independent-music-publisher. Sentric disrupted traditional publishing by offering the fairest deal in the industry. They empower artists and songwriters to collect the royalties they’re owed.</p>



<p><a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/in-conversation/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</a> is a monthly online event that will be presented in two parts:</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>An introduction</strong>: Tips &amp; insights for tomorrow’s artists &amp; music industry leaders with Byta founder Marc Brown.</li>



<li><strong>An in-depth conversation</strong> with Simon Pursehouse about publishing and synch strategies for independent artists.&nbsp;</li>
</ol>



<p><strong>About the Event</strong></p>



<p>This series is designed to deliver the knowledge to enable tomorrow’s artists and industry leaders to better manoeuvre their way through the music ecosystem. Providing fun and insightful Q&amp;A along the way!</p>



<p><em>#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation</em> is hosted by <a href="https://byta.com/">Byta</a>’s founder, Marc Brown, whose deep music business background and digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto. Marc is a former label owner, A&amp;R, manager and radio plugger.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/hwl-live-simon-pursehouse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here</a>!</strong></p>



<p>Key takeaways:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Publishing strategies for indie artists?</li>



<li>How does an unknown artist get their foot in the publishing door?</li>



<li>The importance of Synchs</li>



<li>The importance of publishing in a digital/streaming world.</li>



<li>How important are collaborations to moving a career forward?</li>



<li>Who will work with me / Where do I find collaborators?</li>



<li>Timelines, what should artists work on first?</li>



<li>The importance of LIVE to publishing</li>



<li>What if I never want to go live but write wicked songs?</li>
</ul>



<p><strong>Event Format</strong></p>



<p><em>#HowWeListen Live (part 1):</em></p>



<p>The introduction will introduce industry insights that Marc has picked up from his work in A&amp;R departments, running his own radio promotion company, plus years of experience managing artists and significant large-scale projects. Plus, Byta updates and tips on what you can do yourself to better increase the chances of your success.&nbsp;</p>



<p><em>#HowWeListen In Conversation (part 2):&nbsp;</em></p>



<p>Each event features an in-depth one-to-one conversation. This time around Marc will be chatting with <strong>Simon Pursehous, Global Director of Music Services at Sentric Music&nbsp;</strong></p>



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<p><strong>About Byta</strong></p>



<p>Byta (“Bee-tah”: the Swedish word for exchange) is unrivalled in taking advantage of the unique properties found in audio files. By simplifying the reading and writing of file metadata, conversion of file formats and delivery of fast yet secure streaming, the platform enables everyone to send and receive digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Byta has also launched <a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/">#HowWeListen</a>, a not-for-profit organisation that complements the company’s ultimate goal: providing artists and their teams with the tools and knowledge needed to move their careers forward.</p>



<p><strong>More about Simon Pursehouse:</strong></p>



<p>Simon Pursehouse has been an integral part of Sentric Music Group since the company’s infancy overseeing the signing of Sentric’s first artist in 2006 to its now-established community of over 400,000 songwriters.</p>



<p>Simon works within the Business Development and Creative Departments at Sentric and is the point person for their roster of signed songwriters.</p>



<p>Previously at Sentric, Simon headed up the sync division, which under his supervision was nominated as Best Indie Publisher at the Music Week Sync awards for six years running. Here he has developed relationships with global media organisations, broadcasters and advertising agencies which has resulted in Sentric’s catalogue being placed in adverts, films, games, TV shows worldwide.</p>



<p>Simon has been featured in Music Weeks’ ‘30 Under 30’ list and regularly speaks at various industry conferences worldwide such as Reeperbahn, The Great Escape, BBC Introducing Live and AIM’s Sync Day amongst many others. He has been invited to discuss Sentric on BBC 6Music on multiple occasions and has consulted on judging panels for awards/grants for BAFTA, PRS, BRITs, Music Week and more. He is a regular guest lecturer at LIPA and BIMM amongst other educational bodies.</p>



<p>Simon has been a core part of Sentric’s online identity; he is the author of Sentric’s Blog which offers advice to emerging artists and has received millions of hits.</p>



<p><strong>About Marc Brown</strong></p>



<p>Marc is the founder of Byta / <a href="https://byta.com/">byta.com</a>. Run as a distributed team across three continents, Byta enables the sending and receiving of digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way. Built for everyone working with music today.</p>



<p>His extensive music business background and considerable digital audio knowledge have helped him deliver unique insights to audiences from Tallinn to Toronto.</p>



<p>Marc got his start at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murderecords">murderecords</a>, Canada’s premier artist-owned label, during the mid-90s. After working in A&amp;R at the legendary London indie, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_Records">Creation Records</a>, and then at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_McGee">Alan McGee’s Poptones</a>, Marc started his own boutique UK radio promotion company off the back of his success with The Hives. For over ten years, Marc worked with an impressive list of indie rock luminaries, including Wilco, Bloc Party, Conor Oberst/Bright Eyes, Spoon, and Refused as well as legends such as Tom Waits, Yoko Ono, Booker T and Mavis Staples.</p>



<p>Marc currently lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bit.ly/hwl-live-simon-pursehouse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Free registration here</a>!</strong></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/howwelisten-live/simon-pursehouse-sentric-music/">#HowWeListen Live: In Conversation with Simon Pursehouse (Sentric Music Group)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Announcing Byta &#038; Marshall&#8217;s Digital Launch Academy</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Byta &#38; Marshall&#8216;s Digital Launch Academy: A free 1-day course: preparing to release music in the digital age Releasing music is easier than ever before. The hard part?&#160; Planning, organising, amplifying. Register free: https://byta.com/digital-launch-academy  On Thursday 16th November 2023, Byta / byta.com and Marshall are partnering to present Digital Launch Academy. A full-day course consisting [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/announcements/byta-marshall-digital-launch-academy/">Announcing Byta &#038; Marshall&#8217;s Digital Launch Academy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://byta.com/what-is-byta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Byta</a> &amp; <a href="https://marshall.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marshall</a>&#8216;s Digital Launch Academy: <strong>A free 1-day course: preparing to release music in the digital age</strong></p>



<p>Releasing music is easier than ever before. The hard part?&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Planning, organising, amplifying.</strong></p>



<p>Register free: <a href="https://byta.com/digital-launch-academy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://byta.com/digital-launch-academy</a> </p>



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<li>Registration is now open until: <strong>Monday, 13th November</strong></li>



<li>Successful candidates announced: <strong>Tuesday, 14th November</strong></li>
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<p>On Thursday 16th November 2023, Byta / <a href="https://byta.com">byta.com</a> and Marshall are partnering to present <strong>Digital Launch Academy</strong>. A full-day course consisting of four individual sessions focused on releasing and launching music in the digital age. From pre-release hygiene and metadata to social media management and promotional strategies. These sessions will help to equip tomorrow’s artists and industry leaders with the tools required to instil life, organisation and impact into their release campaigns. Free to register and attend but space is limited!</p>



<p><a href="https://byta.com/digital-launch-academy">Digital Launch Academy</a> is open to artists, creators and individuals already or aspiring to work in any discipline or location within the music ecosystem.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Together, all four sessions will help provide the knowledge required to move a music career forward. Each session will explore a different issue which everyone should consider while planning to launch their music into the world. The day will also conclude with a chance to network with fellow participants and instructors.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The digital era has made it incredibly easy to record and release music. With proper planning and better organization, you stand a better chance of achieving success.</p>



<p>The Digital Launch Academy is designed to help.</p>



<p><strong>The 4 Sessions:</strong></p>



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<li><strong>Pre-release: </strong>be ready to get paid AND played: “pre-release hygiene” &amp; metadata</li>



<li><strong>Digital best practices: </strong>file formats, digital and audio security</li>



<li><strong>Social Media Management: </strong>keeping your online presence consistent to maintain and increase fan engagement</li>



<li><strong>Post-release: </strong>how to navigate Promotion, PR and Streaming Optimisation</li>



<li>*<strong>Plus</strong>: a networking, and Q&amp;A session with attendees and instructors*</li>
</ul>



<p>Team members from Byta and Marshall, holding decades of music industry experience, will deliver best practices and offer tips and tricks as they go. Real-world examples will be used to put everything into perspective, helping you to make better choices going forward. Knowledge is power.</p>



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<li><strong>Limited spaces are available (under 100!). </strong><a href="https://byta.com/digital-launch-academy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Apply now, for free!</strong></a>
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<li>Sessions will begin at 10am GMT / UK</li>



<li>Thursday 16th November&nbsp;</li>
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<li>More about <a href="https://byta.com/">Byta</a> &amp; <a href="https://howwelisten.org">#HowWeListen</a></li>
</ul>



<p>More about <a href="https://marshall.com">Marshall</a> and <a href="https://marshall.com/education">Marshall Education</a></p>



<p><strong>About Byta</strong></p>



<p>Byta (“Bee-tah”: the Swedish word for exchange) is unrivalled in taking advantage of the unique properties found in audio files. By simplifying the reading and writing of file metadata, conversion of file formats and delivery of fast yet secure streaming, the platform enables everyone to send and receive digital audio in a clean, simple and secure way.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Byta has also launched <a href="https://byta.com/howwelisten/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">#HowWeListen</a>, a not-for-profit organisation that complements the company’s ultimate goal: providing artists and their teams with the tools and knowledge needed to move their careers forward.</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>More about <a href="https://byta.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Byta</a></li>
</ul>



<p><strong>About Marshall</strong></p>



<p>Marshall has been celebrated by some of the world’s greatest bands and musicians including: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Slash, Oasis, Muse, Gorillaz and Bring Me The Horizon. We can be seen on tour with artists like Justin Timberlake, Kendrick Lamar and Lana Del Rey. However, none of this would be possible without founder and revolutionary, Jim Marshall OBE and his son Terry.</p>



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<li>More about <a href="https://marshall.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marshall</a></li>
</ul>
<p>The post <a href="https://byta.com/blog/announcements/byta-marshall-digital-launch-academy/">Announcing Byta &#038; Marshall&#8217;s Digital Launch Academy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://byta.com/blog">Byta Blog</a>.</p>
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