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Tecnológico de Monterrey - Monterrey Campus - August 6, 2014

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Los días 6 a 10 de agosto del 2014 se llevó a cabo el Indie Entertainment Summit (IES), evento organizado por Jay Warsinke en Los Ángeles, California, el cual es un evento único donde se abordaron temas de negocios y mercadotecnia de la industria musical, publishing, producción musical y songwriting. Los temas fueron dados por profesionales de la industria y de diferentes areas profesionales.


IES 14 SCHEDULE Wed Aug 6-9: Hub: THE FEDERAL: 5303 Lankershim Bl (@ Weddington) N.Hollywood 91601 Park in lot on Weddington — east of Lankershinm

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WED. AUG. 6

*Registration: 8:45 am onwards at FEDERAL
*INAUGURATION: 10-11:15am — Upstairs Main Room -- FEDERAL: Opening announcements, Comments & Tips from Speakers assembled, Special Guest appearances

*11:30-1pm: 1) PRODUCERS PANEL: Laney Stewart, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Earth Wind & Fire's Ralph Johnson, Peter Rafelson, Rick1, Caviar, Stone Paxton (m), Alonzo Robinson
2) A&R & RECORD DEALS: The Realities (VIP Room)— Ritch Esra (moderator), Eric McLellan, Sydney Alston
3) NETWORKING TO SUCCESS (downstairs): Dan Kimpel, Joanne Ledesma, Rynda

****1-2pm: LUNCH

** 2-2:30pm: KEYNOTE #1 Jay Warsinske w/ Ritch Esra
*2:30-3:45pm: 1) WINNING IN THE NEW MEDIA WORLD: Lee Bailey, Sydney Alston, Gypsy, Chelsea Schwartz, Justin Hunte, Mr. Everyday
2) PUBLISHING (VIP Room): How To Maximize Your Earnings — Rhonda Bedekian, Madeleine Smith, Helene Muddiman, Joanne Ledesma, Bigg A, Battlecat
3) DISTRIBUTION (backroom)— Digital vs Physical & now Mobile -- What You Need to Know: Ravi, Paul Wegenast, Stone Paxton

******4:15-4:45pm KEYNOTE #2 — Steve Lobel, Artist Manager/Exec
*4:45-6pm: 1) CASE STUDY OF A SUCCESS STORY: TECH N9NE & STRANGE MUSIC — How Did They Generate $20 Million Last Year With No Radio Play?! -- Brian Shafton, Violet Brown, Chang Weisberg (skype: Travis O'Guin), Jay Warsinske (m)
2) DOING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (backroom): Europe, Asia, Canada, Australia & more! — Ravi, Eric McLellan, Ce Ce Sammy
3) SAMPLING & REPLAYS IN TODAY'S MARKET (VIP Room): Samples & Clearances — Madeleine Smith, Rhonda Bedekian, Battlecat, Bigg A (m)

Into: 6p-2a) IES HIP HOP HONORS — Federal: Tributes to: 2PAC, RUTHLESS & PRIORITY Records , QUIK, WARREN G, BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY & all acts from the labels; Special Inductions; followed by Urban/Hip Hop performances.

Evening: *ROCK at Universal Studios Citywalk: HOWL AT THE MOON (next stop on Subway)
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THURS. AUG. 7

*10-11:15am: 1) MAXIMIZING YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA — Allison Shaw (m), Gino Sesto, Chelsea Schwartz, Damien Love, Rynda Laurel, Mike Lane, CJ Bruce
2) GETTING SPONSORS & ENDORSEMENTS (Downstairs): Ken Rose, Ravi, Mike Repel, Shyan Selah, Courtney Manlove
3) GETTING YOUR MUSIC IN FILM & TV (VIP Room) — Getting Music Supervisors Attention: Cindy Slaughter, Jeff Gray, Helene Muddiman, John Anderson, Vince Lynch

*11:45-1pm: 1) WRITING HIT SONGS: Writers Panel- (m) Alonzo Robinson, Dani (The Voice), Reggie Calloway, Peter Rafelson
2) GENERATING ALTERNATIVE INCOME STREAMS (VIP Room): Joanne Ledesma (m), Rynda Laurel, Paul Wegenast, Jazzy, Darnel Price
3) HOW TO GET PRESS & GIVE GREAT INTERVIEWS (downstairs) - Create The Demand: Gayl Murphy

******1-2pm: LUNCH

**2-2:30p: KEYNOTE #3- Ravi — 'Turning Your Passion Into Your Profession'
*2:30-3:45pm: 1) GETTING RADIO & VIDEO PLAY: Troy Marshall, Kevin Black
2) PERFECTING YOUR LIVE PERFORMANCE (VIP Room) — Ravi, Ce Ce Sammy, Big Mike Robinson, Jazzy, Shyan Selah
3) SETTING UP YOUR BUSINESS: LLC vs INC, Trademarks & more (backroom) - Ben McLane, Greg Monterrosa, Angela Curtis

*****4:15-4:45pm **KEYNOTE #4: Ted Cohen interview w/ Ritch Esra
*4:45-6pm: 1) MANAGERS — How To Maximize: Ritch Esra (m), Allison Shaw, Big Mike Robinson, Ted Cohen, Steve Renman, Owen Husney
2) LEGAL KNOW HOW (backroom): Protect Your Business- Ben McLane, Owen Sloane, Angela Curtis
3) SETTING UP YOUR OWN TOURS & SHOWS (backroom): Ravi, Chelsea Schwartz, Allison Shaw, Big Mike Robinson
*****Evening: 6p-on IES TAKES OVER CITYWALK-Universal Studios: Jon Lovitz Club - ROCK, POP, R&B, Comedians & more *HIP HOP Showcase — AMP 6-8pm
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FRI. AUG. 8

*10-11:15am: 1) RAISING MONEY — From Crowdfunding to Investors: Ravi, John Ahn, Shyan Selah
2) PR/MEDIA Workshop: INCREASING YOUR VALUE & VISIBILITY (downstairs): — Zachary Cortese, Teri Elaine Begin, Gayl Murphy, Benjamin Brezarich, Sonia Rao
3) MAXIMIZING MIXING & MASTERING (VIP Room): — Maor Appelbaum, Brian Virtue, Ryan Greene

*11:45-1pm: 1) BUILDING UP YOUR LABEL & COMPANY: Jay Warsinske, Jesse Flores, Robe, Troy Marshall, Owen Husney
2) MAKING BETTER VIDEOS (backroom)— Christian Strickland
3) GROWING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (VIP Room) — Ravi, Jay King & others
+BONUS: Getting In & Growing your ACTING & MODELING industries - Teri Elaine Begin

**** 1-2pm: LUNCH

**2-2:30p: KEYNOTE #5: Gabrielle Kessler/ OMNIA
*2:30-3:45pm: 1) MONETIZING YOUR VIDEOS: YouTube & Beyond — Darrell Andrews, Gabrielle Kessler, John Carle
2) GETTING BETTER SOUND (VIP Room): Steve Martocci, Matt Squire, Brian Virtue, Kyle Moorman, Maor Applebaum
3) BUILDING YOUR MOMENTUM (Backroom): Jazzy, Joanne Ledesma, Mike Repel

****3:55-4:15pm: KEYNOTE #6: Steve Martocci & Matt Squire
*4:15-5:30pm: 1) MAXIMIZING THE CONCERT & TOURING BUSINESS: Dan Rosenbloom, Chang Weisberg, Bill, Chris Shiflett, Kevin Lyman (skype)
2) SCORING FOR FILM-TV-GAMES-MEDIA (backroom)— Vince Lynch, Helene Muddiman
3) MASTERING GREAT PHOTOS & YOUR BEST IMAGING (Special location): Michael Roud

Into: 6p-on: IES AMPED URBAN SHOWCASE — 6-10pm AMP (next door)
Plus *Tokyo Delve: Pop. R&B. Hip Hop Dinner Showcase & Party!
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SAT. AUG. 9

*IES ROCK HONORS — FEDERAL 11a-6pm: AllStar Jam Special Guests!
*IES DEAL LINK (throughout) 1-on-1 chances to briefly offer advice/mentoring

*All Day WORKSHOPS at AMP — 5250 Lankershim Bl.
In Studio 1: downstairs Every hour: 11am-4pm: 50 min each, 10 min in between
• 11am: SONGWRITING TIPS: Jimmy Yamagishi
• 12noon: SONG FEEDBACK: Joanne Ledesma & Jimmy Yamagishi
• 1pm: PUTTING YOUR MASTERPLAN TOGETHER: Damian Love
• 2pm: CAREER GUIDANCE: Shele Sondheim, Jan Linder-Koda
• 3pm: HOW TO WIN THE AUDITION: Ce Ce Sammy, Jan Linder-Koda, Carnetta Jones, Natasha Walker

In Studio 5: Downstairs -every hour: 12-5pm: 50 min (12,1,2,3, & 4)
• 12noon: BUILDING A BUZZ FOR YOUR VIDEO: Darrell Andrews
• 1pm: GROWING YOUR CAREER: Jazzy, Darnell Price, Big Mike Robinson
• 2pm: BUILDING YOUR PERFORMANCE DYNAMICS: Jan Linder-Koda
• 3pm: MAKING MONEY FROM YOUR VIDEOS: Dae Bogan, Brandon Martinez
• 4pm: PEN UP: Songwriting Tips: Delaney & guests Jazzy
• 5pm: Urban Showcase

PLUS: Showcases — 3-6pm: Upstairs — STUDIO E
*3pm: ALL NIGHT PRESSURE
*3:55pm: FUSED BY DEFIANCE
*4:45: TBA
*5:30pm: TBA

Into: 7-10p CITYWALK: Universal Studios Showcase — Infusion Lounge (upstairs)
URBAN: R&B * POP & more! Free to the Public!

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SUN. AUG. 10

BONUS DAY: World Premiere Movie 'INSIDE METAL' starring METALLICA, QUIET RIOT, DOKKEN, ARMORED SAINT & stories on VAN HALEN, RANDY RHOADS, MOTLEY CRUE & more!
Laemmle Theatre — Lankershim Bl. (across from AMP) 11am

IES GEAR & TECH EXPO — 11am-7pm AMP
5250 Lankershim Bl. — FREE: Open to Public & all the Creative Community
9 Private Suites of the Hottest GEAR & TECH Companies — displaying & demonstrating! BONUS Workshops, Showcases & much more!

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