Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin This Sunday, March 19, sees the return of MUSEXPO to Burbank, California. The conference, which runs through next Wednesday, the 22, has become one of the most respected and important ones for the music industry. With its focus on artist development and key industry initiatives such as globalization, sync licenses and publishing, MUSEXPO has developed a reputation in the industry as a place to build relationships and discover new artists from around the globe. I spoke with the founder of the conference, Sat Bisla, at length about what makes MUSEXPO special, some of his favorite moments from past years and what he anticipates being the hot topic issues at this year's conference. Steve Baltin: As you go into MUSEXPO 2023, are there changes that you were able to implement that you're really excited to see take effect? Sat Bisla: Yeah, I think the core fundamentals of the business have never changed, which is it's … [Read more...] about Q&A: MUSEXPO Founder Sat Bisla On How The A&R Driven Conference Has Become A Music Industry Staple
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16 Can’t-Miss Industry Events Tech Leaders Look Forward To
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Tech industry events provide a valuable opportunity for professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations. While CES is the “big one” of the year for many companies, there are many other gatherings that generate excitement among tech teams. With events focused on everything from gaming to cybersecurity (and everything in between), tech professionals can network with peers, learn from industry leaders and gain new insights into emerging technologies. Below, a panel of Forbes Technology Council members discusses some of their favorite industry events and why they generate so much buzz among today’s tech professionals. 1. Android Dev Summit We are looking forward to attending the Android Dev Summit. This insightful event features top-tier industry experts and provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest development trends, get first access to products and resources that can help grow … [Read more...] about 16 Can’t-Miss Industry Events Tech Leaders Look Forward To
Meet The Owenses, Of Frankfort, Ky. They Help Explain America’s Great Small Business Surge
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin FRANKFORT, KY: Aundrea Owens grew up in Frankfort, Ky., in the 1960s. Back then, there were still some stores where she and her mother weren’t welcome when they went downtown to buy an Easter dress. Last year, she and her husband, Darnell, opened a retail cooperative on Main Street, a small storefront where she and her friends – Black and white – are selling wares from men’s suits, to T-shirts, to jewelry and art. The evening before I stopped by, a sip-and-shop event at the Drip Drop had seen two pieces of art sell for upwards of $500. “The fact that I have a store on Main Street in downtown Frankfort … I pull up and it gives me goosebumps,” Owens said. She and her husband see themselves as part of an economic renaissance, not in a siloed, “black entrepreneurship” way, as her husband, Darnell Owens told me, but as part of the community in their city. They are part of a nationwide surge in entrepreneurship since the … [Read more...] about Meet The Owenses, Of Frankfort, Ky. They Help Explain America’s Great Small Business Surge
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s Prepared Comments Before Congress
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Amid growing global concern over the social media platform, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee Thursday, where U.S. lawmakers are expected to question Chew over safety concerns for minors and preventing U.S. user data from foreign access. Key Facts In Chew’s first appearance before Congress, he’s expected to discuss the company’s privacy and data security practices, as well as the company’s relationship with the Chinese government, which has come under increased scrutiny in recent months. Prepared Remarks Chair Rodgers, Ranking Member Pallone, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to talk about TikTok and our mission to inspire creativity and bring joy to more than 1 billion people worldwide. I look forward to discussing what makes TikTok so special to the diverse audiences it serves, as well as our … [Read more...] about TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew’s Prepared Comments Before Congress
The Skills Gap Turning Climate Policy Helter-Skelter
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Paul McCartney showed up at my alma mater last month . With the passing of Queen Elizabeth, the cute Beatle is now the UK’s most famous and honored citizen. He’s also a fascinating character, namely (1) an habitual pot smoker (busted five times) who – starting with John/George/Ringo and continuing for decades – alienated a parade of bandmates with overly controlling behavior (no one should ever be subjected to performing Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da for 42 hours ); (2) an unparalleled ballad singer-songwriter equally facile with hard rocking numbers where he could use his screaming “Little Richard” voice ( Yesterday and I’m Down were recorded the same day); (3) a musician with an overly acute sense of right and wrong – perhaps because he could play everyone else’s instruments better than they could – who often selected mediocre songs for albums over demonstrably better ones ; and (4) a melodic genius who tends to produce … [Read more...] about The Skills Gap Turning Climate Policy Helter-Skelter