BILLBOARD TOURING CONFERENCE & AWARDS
November 19-20, 2008
The Roosevelt Hotel • New York City
Schedule of Events
(subject to change)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
9:00am - 5:00pm
REGISTRATION
Palm Room, Lobby Level
Pick up your
Badge, sponsored by Alltel Arena
Lanyard, sponsored by Time Warner Cable Arena
Pocketguide/Schedule of Events, sponsored by BOK Civic Center
Conference Sessions – Terrace Room, Lobby Level
9:30am - 9:45am
Opening Greeting
Howard Appelbaum, Publisher, Billboard
9:45am - 11:00am
WHO DO YOU LOVE?
Year after year, artist development (or the lack thereof) remains one of the most critical issues in the music industry. Our artist development panel consistently delves into key career-building components, but also offers critical insight into which artists are on the verge of breaking out.
Moderator:
Liana Farnham, VP of Marketing, Madison Square Garden Entertainment
Speakers:
Charles Attal, Partner, C3 Presents
Rob Beckham, Agent, William Morris Agency
Ken Fermaglich, Senior VP, The Agency Group
Harlan Frey, VP Tour Marketing/Artist Development, Roadrunner Records
Bob McLynn, Manager, Crush Management
Aaron Pinkus, Agent, Paradigm Agency,
TAKEAWAY: Which acts should be on your radar? How can one help foster artist development?
11:15am - 12:15pm
ELECTRIC RODEO
The digital and live music worlds have become inextricably wired together. This panel not only examines how these two parallels markets converge, but more importantly how the live business can tap into the myriad opportunities available in digital marketing and concert promotion, with the ultimate goal of selling more tickets and building careers.
Moderator:
Antony Bruno, Executive Director, Content and Programming, Mobile/Digital, Billboard
Speakers:
Anthony Batt, Founder and President, Buzznet
Jordan Glazier, CEO, Eventful, Inc.
Dave Rosenheim, CEO, Jambase
Ed Ruth, Director of Digital Music, Verizon Wireless
Chris Stacey, VP of Music Industry Sales, Mozes
Adam Smith, Music President, Davie Brown Entertainment
TAKEAWAY: How do we sift through the endless new digital opportunities available? Which ones can improve the bottom line?
12:30pm - 1:45pm
BREAK
1:45pm - 3:00pm
TWO TICKETS TO PARADISE
There is no hotter or more controversial topic in the touring industry today than ticketing, and the wild west of the secondary market is the flashpoint issue in this space. We’ll break down trends in this market, as well as examine other topics of interest in the world of ticketing, including auctions, presales, data control and box office trends.
Moderator:
Carla Varriale, Partner, Havkins Rosenfeld Ritzert & Varriale
Speakers:
Charlotte Allison, Director of Sales, Veritix
Greg Bettinelli, EVP Business Development and Strategy, Live Nation
Jeff Kline, President, Veritix
Chuck Lavallee, Director of Music Relations, Stubhub
Derek Palmer, Chief Commercial Officer, Tickets.com
Alan Rakov, VP, TicketExchange, Ticketmaster
Don Vaccaro, CEO, TicketNetwork
TAKEAWAY: How can we clear the muddy waters of ticketing for consumers? How can ticketing be a better revenue-generator?
3:00pm-3:30pm
COFFEE BREAK
3:30pm – 4:45pm
THE DANCE: A Drama in One Act
Sponsored by i Wireless Center
The Prize is a fictional superstar act plotting a large North American major venue tour, and Boomtown is a potential play. As “the dance” begins, everyone wants this act at their venue. Who will end up with the show as representatives of The Prize make the critical phone calls? This panel pulls the curtain back to show this fascinating process.
Introduction by:
Scott Mullen, Executive Director, i wireless Center
Directed by:
Ray Waddell, Executive Director, Content and Programming, Touring and Live Entertainment, Billboard
Starring:
Marty Diamond, Agent, Paradigm Agency, as The Agent
Seth Hurwitz, President, I.M.P., as The Independent
Jonathan Mayers, President, Superfly Presents, as the Festival Producer
Doc McGhee, President, McGhee Entertainment, as The Manager
Debra Rathwell, President, AEG Live New York
Danny Zelisko, Chairman, Live Nation Southwest, as the Amphitheater Promoter
TAKEAWAY: How are these decisions made and how can one best position their market and venue?
5:00pm - 6:00pm
GENRE ROUNDTABLES
An intimate, open discussion of issues facing a particular music segment, led by key players in that genre.
COUNTRY:
Rob Beckham, Agent, William Morris Agency
Tony Conway, CEO, Buddy Lee Attractions
Brian O'Connell, President of Country Music Touring, Live Nation
METAL:
Tim Borror, VP, The Agency Group
Andrew Goodfriend, Agent, TKO
HIP-HOP/R&B:
Hillary Crosley, R&B/Hip-Hop Correspondent, Billboard
Darryll Brooks, CD Enterprises, Inc.
LATIN:
Francisco Serrano Carreto, GM, Lunario del Auditorio Nacional
Jorge Naranjo, President, CMN Events
Michel Vega, VP, Head of Latin Music, William Morris Agency
POP:
Brian Manning, Agent, Creative Artists Agency
Kate Ramos, Senior VP, Touring, Live Nation
AC:
Gayle Holcomb, Agent, William Morris Agency
INDIE:
Ben Dickie, Constant Artists
John Moore, Partner, Bowery Presents
Steve Goodgold, Agent, The Windish Agency
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Palm Foyer- Lobby Level
OPENING COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Hosted by Ticketmaster
LATE NIGHT HAPPY HOUR, Palms Terrace in the lobby
Sponsored by Prevost
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
9:00am - 5:00pm
REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Sponsored by Honda Center
9:30am - 10:30am
WE CAN WORK IT OUT
Corporate sponsorships play a bigger role in the touring industry than ever before, as companies increasingly turn to live music to reach coveted consumers. Here we talk to the key players in uniting bands and brands.
Moderator:
Bill Chipps, Senior Editor, IEG Sponsorship Report
Speakers:
Marcie Allen Cardwell, President, MAC Presents
Andre Gaccetta, Senior Marketing Strategist, George P Johnson
Brian J. Murphy, Executive Vice President, Branded Entertainment
Bobby Oppenheim, Managing Director, Global Operations, GMR Entertainment
Russell Wallach, President, Live Nation Alliances
TAKEAWAY: What’s available in terms of sponsorships, what is expected from all concerned parties, and what makes a sponsorship work?
10:45am - 11:45am
INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN
Sponsored by CAPS Universal
The explosion in the North American Festival business is perhaps the biggest development in the concert industry over the last two years. Have we reached critical mass? The top festival-producers and talent buyers in the business will talk about the state of this art and where it’s headed.
Introduction by: Adam Fast, EVP Marketing & Sales, CAPS Universal
Moderator:
Jim Lewi, Live Events Department Head, The Agency Group
Speakers:
Shane Bourbonnais, President, Live Nation Canada
Ashley Capps, President, AC Entertainment
Tony Conway, President/CEO, Buddy Lee Attractions
Charlie Jones, Partner, C3 Presents
Chuck Morris, President, AEG Live Denver
Christopher Shields, Founder, Festival Network
TAKEAWAY: How healthy is the festival market, and how can artists, agents, venues and managers and others maximize these events?
11:45am - 12:00pm
COFFEE BREAK
Sponsored by Pioneer Coach
12:00pm- 1:00pm
KEYNOTE Q&A: Gene Simmons
THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE MERCH
Join us for this must-see Q&A session with the co-founder of the legendary band KISS and the star of A&E's hit TV show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels." This wildly successful entrepreneur, whose fingerprints are on virtually all segments of the music industry, will discuss his far-reaching business ventures and will share the 'Gene Simmons world view' with attendees.
1:00pm – 2:45pm
BREAK
2:45pm - 3:45pm
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME
The role of artist manager has never required more flexibility, instinct, savvy and skill, as artist managers weigh more options than ever before in trying to break bands and keep the career arc rising. More than ever, the road is the way to make this happen, but the menu of options, including 360 deals and long term promoter contracts, present some tough choices. Don’t miss it as these innovative managers weigh in.
Moderator:
Bill Werde, Editorial Director, Billboard
Speakers:
Bruce Allen, President, Bruce Allen Talent
Paul Korzilius, Manager, Bon Jovi Management
Allen Kovac, President, 10th Street Entertainment
Mike Martinovich, Manager, Flatiron Management
Michael McDonald, Manager, Mick Management
Scott Siman, President, RPM Management
TAKEAWAY: What goes into management’s thinking, how can one work best with managers or be a better manager.
4:00pm -5:15pm
TURN THE PAGE
A decade has passed since concert industry consolidation began in earnest, so where are we now? With the perspective of 10 years, these industry “power players” will discuss the impact consolidation has had on touring, ticket prices, and the concert experience and, more importantly, what the next 10 years might hold.
Moderator:
Elliott Groffman, Partner, CCCG, LLC
Speakers:
Marc Geiger, EVP/Contemporar Music Head, William Morris Agency
Jimmy Koplik, Chairman Northeast, Live Nation
Randy Phillips, CEO, AEG Live
Bert Holman, Manager, Allman Brothers Band
John Scher, co-CEO, Metropolitan Talent
Marsha Vlasic, Senior VP, Concerts, ICM
TAKEAWAY: How healthy is this business? Where do the top decision makers think things are headed?
5:15pm - 6:15pm
ISSUE ROUNDTABLES
Intimate, open discussions of important issues facing a particular segment of the industry, led by key players in that space.
DIGITAL MARKETING:
Jeff Arbour, SVP, The Hyperfactory
Jon Satterly, SVP – New Media & Global Business Development, Roadrunner Records
Mark Weiss, CEO, ArtistArena
TICKETING:
Michael Marion, GM, Alltel Arena
Jared Smith, Regional Vice President, Southeast, Ticketmaster
TRAVEL/ PRODUCTION:
Jake Berry, President, Higher Fader
Trent Hemphill, President/CEO, Hemphill Brothers
Steve Lopez, Tour Manager, Widespread Panic
SPONSORSHIPS/CAUSE MARKETING:
Marcie Allen Cardwell, President, MAC Presents
Bill Chipps, Senior Editor, IEG Sponsorship Report
Morty Wiggins, Executive Director, Bill Graham Foundation
INTERNATIONAL:
Francisco Serrano Carreto, GM, Auditorio Nacional
Mario Grdosic, Head of Live Events Department, Mars Music
Neil Warnock, Chairman, The Agency Group
CLUBS/ SMALL VENUES:
Johnny Beach, Talent Buyer, Bowery Presents
Jason Stone, SVP, Live Nation New York
MERCHANDISING:
Dan Cooper, VP, Artist Relations, BandMerch
Steve Gerstman, Chief Executive Officer, Cut Merch
7:00pm
Grand Ballroom Foyer, Mezzanine Level
PRE-AWARDS COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Co-Hosted by Tickets.com & Arena Network
8:00pm
Grand Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
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