In this episode of Music Industry 360, Randall Foster and John Mlynczak discuss NAMM's mission to support the global music products industry through advocacy, education, and events like the NAMM Show. They highlight NAMM's role in fostering industry connections, adapting post-COVID, and leveraging technology such as AI to enhance music production. John shares insights about his career, NAMM's advocacy for music education, and workforce development initiatives. The conversation underscores NAMM's commitment to innovation and empowering musicians, educators, and businesses worldwide.

Learn more about NAMM //

IG // ⁠@thenammshow

https://www.namm.org/

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In this episode of the Music Industry 360 podcast, Jorge Brea from Symphonic discusses the pressing issue of streaming fraud in the music industry. He explains what streaming fraud is, how it affects artists and the industry as a whole, and the measures being taken by digital service providers (DSPs) and Symphonic to combat this issue. The conversation also covers best practices for artists to avoid falling into fraudulent practices and insights into future trends in the music industry, including the impact of AI.

Connect with Jorge to learn more:

IG: @symjorge

TW: @JorgeEBrea

LI: @jorgeebrea

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Discover why physical distribution is making a comeback in the music industry, from vinyl to cassettes, and how indie artists can capitalize on these trends. In this episode we'll hear from Jocelynn Pryor of AMPED Distribution to learn key strategies for marketing, catalog management, and balancing physical sales with streaming and touring for long-term success. Connect with Jocelynn to learn more: LI: @jocelynnpryor FB: @jocelynn.pryor IG: @santajawz X: @Jawz_P , @ampeddistribution , @amped_dist

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In this episode of the Music Industry 360 podcast, Sarah Janiszewski, Director of Industry Relations at Tidal, discusses her background in the music industry and her role at Tidal. She emphasizes the importance of building a strong fan base and cultivating super fans. Sarah also highlights the challenges of cutting through the clutter in the music industry and offers advice on how artists can stand out. She mentions the tools and resources provided by Tidal, such as the TIDAL Artist Home and the Tidal Rising program for emerging artists. Sarah predicts that the future of music consumption will involve new technologies and experiences, but also emphasizes the resurgence of nostalgia in the industry.

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Learn More about Tidal For Artists: https://tidal.com/forartists

Former DSP Streaming Lead at a Distro gives great tips: https://www.askmikewarner.com/

Water & Music (highlights emerging tech for artists): https://www.waterandmusic.com/

Do you know why having a lawyer on your music team is a game-changer? We chatted with Brianna Schwartz and Alexis Schreiber, Partners at Schwartz & Schreiber law firm to reveal the crucial role of legal counsel in the music industry. From essential agreements like producer contracts and split sheets to navigating industry standards and leveraging cutting-edge tech, discover how attorneys can unlock new opportunities for independent artists.

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To learn more about Schwartz & Schreiber clikc here: https://www.schwartzschreiber.com/

In this episode of Music Industry 360, Randall Foster interviews Paulina Vo and Drew De Leon, co-founders of The Digilogue, a global music and tech ecosystem that focuses on community, music careers, artist discovery, and education with a diverse and inclusive community of over 77,000 members.

The Digilogue offers free membership and hosts events, job boards, artist showcases, and educational programs. They are also expanding their presence internationally. The biggest challenge facing the music industry is the downsizing of larger companies, which affects both the personnel and the artists. The Digilogue aims to address this challenge by supporting independent artists and professionals and providing education and resources to navigate the changing industry.

To learn more: https://www.thedigilogue.com/

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