VP of Synch at Universal, Bridget Perdomo, and What Up Pitches sit down with music supervisors around the globe to discuss their unique creative perspectives, regional trends, and the power of music to break boundaries REGISTER HERE
The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada (ICCC) is teaming up with the creative agency Sid Lee to offer a 90-minute interactive workshop. This online event aims to support business leaders, managers and individuals seeking to propel innovation, develop new strategies and maximize collaboration in this pressing time of reinvention. Our goal for this workshop is to share practical and tangible ways for creativity to come to the rescue so your organization can adapt, respond and shape your path forward. […]
Storytelling is a skill that can benefit your business. It allows you to draw meaningful connections with your audience, engage people in a memorable way, and inspire action—such as purchasing artwork. Join Jacqueline Towers-Perkins in a webinar where she discusses storytelling as a sales approach. Towers-Perkins draws from her experience as a contemporary art specialist in the secondary market, to provide techniques applicable to artists and sellers in the primary market. JACQUELINE TOWERS-PERKINS Jacqueline Towers-Perkins is senior specialist and head […]
The global pandemic has moved much of the world online and accelerated the digital retail space. As a result, a clear opportunity has emerged for brands to optimize their marketing mix and reach consumers where they are right now. Retailers who previously relied on brick-and-mortar sales are now forced into the omnichannel reality that exists today. With new consumer purchasing options – such as buy online, pick-up in store – and changing local in-store conditions, retailers need to launch localized […]
Family Offices in the US have shown Iceland an increased interest and the panel will discuss their experience in Iceland as well as how Familly Offices operate and invest. RSVP HERE Agenda 2:00pm- Welcome -Jon Sigurdsson, Chairman, Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO, Össur 2:05pm- Family Offices and the US Market Margret Hardardottir, Managing Director, Lateral Investment Management 2:15pm- Panel Discussion: Moderator: -Hans Humes, Founding Partner, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Investment Officer, Greylock Capital Panel: -Benjamin Ratz, Operating […]
Culture starts at the top, so how can founders and startup leaders foster an inclusive culture at their companies. Founders know that incorporating practices of diversity, equity and inclusion is an integral step of building their companies. But knowing that something is important is different than putting it into practice. In our Fall LIVE@LIFT series “Building and Growing Inclusive Teams,” we want to enable founders by diving deep into three areas: Pipeline & Hiring, Onboarding & Managing, and Culture & […]
About This Event You are ready to align your business with your core values around equity, inclusive social impact, and anti-racism. And, elevate your allyship to build a business model and partnerships that are designed to benefit ALL, including underrepresented folx. Without any of the harmful stuff. This workshop is for Black, Brown, and White Ally Leaders who want to form more equitable and decolonized business partnerships. Takeaways During this 2-hour deep dive and hands-on workshop: You will understand who […]
Let's DEW Lunch - The Business of Music Description A discussion with Molly Neuman, President of Songtrust. Moderated by Seth Schachner, Managing Director of Strat Americas. Time Oct 2, 2020 12:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register Here:
***Please RSVP first (at least 30 minutes) before the event starts - using this link to receive full event information: https://www.eventbrite.com/preview?eid=121865554153 *** The event will officially start at 10:10 am *** 10:00-10:10 am for speaker setup + people check-in ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Dominique Wu *Experience: 11 years of product design experience *XReality meetup organizer (300+ members) *Launched Starshine AR space game iOS app on App Store *Founder of Hummingbirdsday Design Studio (4 years) *NASA social media influencer program member *“Educators in VR” […]
Join us for Backline's ninth workshop "Music Digital Marketing: YouTube, Social Media, and Branding" Location: Virtual (See event details for more information) Password: backline This workshop's topic is “Music Digital Marketing: YouTube, Social Media, and Branding." Michael Epstein of Cinematic Music Group and Drew De Leon of Alamo Records and The Digilougue are two of the panelists joining us for the event. Additional panelists will be announced. A partnership by: gener8tor & 88Nine Radio Milwaukee REGISTER HERE
About This Event This event is part of General Assembly's Midwest Startup Week. After registering for this event, check out some of our other events happening later this week! Join us for a panel discussion with the Midwest's leading companies, incubators, founders and venture capital firms to get an exclusive inside look into the startup culture that’s continuing to grow in the region. Why it Matters? With venture investment growing year over year, the country's highest average exit valuations, access to some […]
OCT 5 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Google Calendar ICS We’re live in 3,2,1...Color of Music Collective is excited to bring you our next panel on Monday, October 5th. This upcoming panel will highlight the evolving and integral role of radio in today’s industry and what lies ahead for the future of broadcast radio. Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7016014367043/WN_ov_Z3tymTgK37a7O94AkEQ
Intellectual property (IP) is an important topic. Especially when it comes to product branding and launching products. How does that look post-covid? Join us as these experts discuss important topics you should be thinking about and roadblocks you may come across. Join us on Tuesday (October 6th) for a conversation with some of Chicago's leading experts. We are excited to welcome representatives from various angles of the city’s top food industry intellectual […]
About This Event This event is part of General Assembly's Midwest Startup Week. After registering for this event, check out some of our other events happening later this week! Join us for a candid discussion with founders and VCs in the Midwest. What does the future of VC funding look like? How are we addressing diversity and inclusion in the VC and startup world? Why should companies invest in the Midwest? These questions and more will be discussed. During the week of […]
If you're planning to apply for a film permit or need a refresher, join us in this workshop where we cover everything you need to know about the what, when, where, why and how of Chicago's film permit process. Come get all of your film permit / filming in Chicago-related questions answered! The Chicago Film Office presents an online workshop that covers the what, where, when, why, and how of film permitting. If you’re planning to film on city property, […]
When you’re looking to grow your business and increase your brand awareness, PR and content marketing are two of the strongest tools to reach your target audiences. This class, taught by David Kelbaugh, CEO of Tacklebox, will teach you the most effective way to package an announcement to reach your target customers and engage new audiences. Additionally, the class will offer DIY practices for content marketing and PR, and which publications/journalists to contact and how to engage them. DATE Thursday, […]
This workshop will be delivered via Zoom. Please register to receive the link. In this introductory hands-on workshop, you will learn the basics of this popular VR and game development platform. Designed for those who have never used Unity before, we will provide an overview of the Unity interface, the asset store and customization features. The workshop will teach you how to create game objects, download and manage digital assets, add lighting and sound elements to your scene, and how […]
EVENT DESCRIPTION Join us for ISA Presents: A Conversation on Making it Through the Development Gauntlet with Writer/Producer/Director Dan Merchant. We will be talking with Dan Merchant about what it takes to bring a concept from idea to fruition, making it through the development process successfully. When: Friday, October 9th at 1:00pm PDT / 3:00pm CT / 4:00pm EDT (Check your Time Zone) Where: ZOOM - A link will be emailed to registrants before the event. Dan Merchant is a veteran television writer/director/executive […]
A round table exploring the similarities and challenges facing both the theater costume and fashion industries. Both Fashion Manufacturing and Theater Costuming are facing challenges due to the current pandemic as well as general economic trends. In fashion, there is a shortage of skilled artisans for samples and small batch production. In theater, many employers are closed at least through the end of the year leaving many searching for other options. As these two fields are very similar, is […]
The 2nd annual regional economic development symposium for the Southeast lakefront neighborhoods in Chicago. About this Event South East Chicago Commission (SECC) will host the 2nd annual regional economic development symposium that aligns thinking and action to strengthen the business districts in Chicago’s Southeast lakefront neighborhoods. The SECC Symposium will convene entrepreneurs, business executives, property owners, investors, financial institutions, policy leaders and practitioners as a diverse, cross-sector community committed to economic vitality. The Symposium includes: Opening Remarks Keynote Conversation: Don […]
Topic Let's DEW Lunch - The Business of Streaming Description The business of news streaming, featuring Blake Sabatinelli, CEO of Newsy. Hosted by Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst of nScreenMedia. Time Oct 12, 2020 12:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada) Speakers Colin Dixon Founder and Chief Analyst @nScreenMedia Mr. Dixon created nScreenMedia as a resource to the Digital Media Industry as it transitions to the new infrastructure for multi-screen delivery. He brings a wealth of knowledge on the Digital […]
Learn how to apply big business tactics to your sales process that can help you maintain control of sales opportunities. Facilitated by Donna Smith Bellinger Organizer of Sales is Not About “Wait and See”… presented by WBDC Aurora CARES ACT Program Strategic Business Development for Leaders of Sales Teams “I help businesses shorten their sales cycle to achieve revenue growth. Sales Growth requires subtle shifts, not a major overhaul.” -Donna Smith Bellinger With over 25 years in the sales industry, […]
Industry Sessions connect the community to the music industry. Panel discussions explore a variety of topics where professionals share knowledge and insight on what it takes to make it in the ever-changing music industry. REGISTER HERE
Looking to raise money while running your business more efficiently? Basics of Financial Modeling, taught by Troy Henikoff of MATH Ventures, will explore how to build, manage, and scale your business's financial model. REGISTER HERE
Join Sergio Gomez for a discussion on how to find and make new collectors of your art. Sergio will be joining us as part of our weekly coffee breaks held on Wednesdays 11 AM - 12 PM CST. The Zoom link will be provided in our closed free Facebook group, SEA Mastermind. This is a FREE event.
Why do some new ventures take off while others fail? This course will investigate what is behind successful new ideas. We will learn that a deep understanding of consumer motivations is critical to success and that seemingly intuitive ideas are not always successful. REGISTER HERE Course Overview We invite you to sit in on a sample class from a signature course offered as part of Freeman School's new online graduate degree, the Master of Management with a specialization in Entrepreneurial […]
Product sampling is one of the most effective ways of gaining new customers. When COVID hit, all demos and tasting events stopped overnight. How can you now drive trial and awareness as an emerging brand? Join us Thursday, October 15th at 10am as we talk with four amazing founders and learn how you can apply their learnings to your business to continue growing. Featured speakers for this discussion... Shibani Baluja,Founder & CEO, lil'gourmets Shibani Baluja is the founder & CEO […]
Founded in 1993, the Cutting Edge Music Business Conference features successful music professionals who address “hot” topics and “new” trends–everything from getting your music in films, to booking, touring, publicity and promotions. REGISTER HERE FOR FREE ACCESS 10:00 – 11:00 AM Business Management for the Creative Mind – How to Run Your Music Business Like a Pro Applying fundamentals of small business to your music business to create a profitable and sustainable business. Speaker: Debra Russell, Debra Russell Coaching 11:15 – 12:30 […]
Thursday, October 15, 2020 - 1:30pm Join our panel of industry experts for practical advice on bringing together the key players in your film production. We’ll cover common deal terms, negotiations, timing issues, etc.… And, our legal experts will highlight legal issues you should be aware of as you work to put together your team Register Lawyers for the Creative Arts (LCA) is the only pro bono legal service organization in Illinois that has expertise in all areas of the […]
Founded in 1993, the Cutting Edge Music Business Conference features successful music professionals who address “hot” topics and “new” trends–everything from getting your music in films, to booking, touring, publicity and promotions. REGISTER HERE FOR FREE ACCESS 10:00 – 11:00 AM The making of a Virtual Variety Show – RIGHT HERE with Tony Moore – LIVE from London Singer/Songwriter, Producer, Artistic Director at The Bedford, has produced a virtual variety show every day throughout the pandemic lockdown. An amazing CGI production complete with […]
The pandemic has caused massive shifts in the event industry. Curators have had to adapt to safety protocols, virtual spaces and figure out new ways to connect with audiences. We are excited to have Juan Teague, Lee Farmer and David Chavez join us in discussing the change, opportunity and future of event programming (virtual and live). GUEST PANELIST: David Chavez David is a festival curator and event organizer in the city of Chicago. He's worked in the industry for over […]
Founded in 1993, the Cutting Edge Music Business Conference features successful music professionals who address “hot” topics and “new” trends–everything from getting your music in films, to booking, touring, publicity and promotions. REGISTER HERE FOR FREE ACCESS 10:00 – 11:00 AM Educators Forum: Pay Equity for Musicians An open forum on the need discussion on artists’ fees in LIVE performances and Record music. Sponsored by the Musicians Council on Fair Wages and Lead by Dr. Peter Cho, Musician, Musician Union […]
ONLINE TALK: Horror is the best genre for writers to get noticed for a variety of reasons. Hollywood screenwriter Tom Radovich explains why. About this Event As Halloween season rolls along, it seems only appropriate to be visited by screenwriter/producer Tom Radovich, as he chats with us why your best bet to get noticed in the film industry is to write horror. We'll explore all the aspects that put a horror screenplay ahead of all other genres. From budgets and […]
This webinar is for both new and established businesses who are considering expanding their businesses into exporting. The webinar will explore the exporting process in a variety of topics which include: Export readiness Market research Sales channels Shipping Documentation Legal / Compliance Payments Culture, and Resources Contact Information: Bill McNamara | Director of the ITC | bmcnamara@wbdc.org There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. How to Register for this Webinar: If you haven’t done so in the last […]
In this masterclass, Martin Atkins will be unpacking all of the lessons from his last Pigface streaming event. Martin Atkins is the definition of entrepreneurial activity in cultural arts endeavors, his 35+ years in the music business spans across genres and borders and industries. He was a member of Public Image Ltd and Killing Joke. He founded industrial supergroup Pigface, The Damage Manual, and Murder Inc., and has contributed to Nine Inch Nails (for which he has a Grammy) and Ministry. He […]
A diversity & inclusion event featuring action-based conversations on how we can best support underrepresented communities in our industry TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 3:00 — 3:10 PM ET Music Biz Welcome & Event Intro 3:10 — 3:20 PM ET Sponsor Presentation 3:20 – 4:05 PM ET Keynote Interview Jeff Harleston; General Counsel & EVP, Business and Legal Affairs; Universal Music Group Conducted by Music Biz President Portia Sabin 4:05 — 4:15 PM ET Break 4:15 — […]
This webinar will help current and future business owners understand the types of business structures available for them to start their business and identify important tax deductions they should know. Join Judith Rousset as she shares the following with workshop participants: Going Into Business Determining Which Type of Business to Use Deducting Business Expenses Business Start-up Costs Personal Versus Business Expenses Judith Rousset is a CPA/Attorney with Veritas Tax & Law, providing accounting, tax, and legal services for small businesses. HOW […]
One of the hallmarks of this series is featuring either really smart people doing cool things or really cool people doing smart things. This episode delivers on both fronts. David Hazan is widely known throughout the global music industry and is the head of North America for Midem. Dean Raise is an artist manager for several touring acts including Rebelution. He is on a mission to continue to free nonviolent cannabis prisoners through his non-profit Last Prisoner Project that he co-founded with […]
Join us on zoom on October 21 for an ISA Class with Max Timm: A Dialogue About Dialogue - FREE TO ALL! One of the most difficult elements of the storytelling process - in both the creative development side and the educational side - is dialogue. Why? It's difficult as an educator and consultant to truly teach someone how to write great dialogue. I can teach writers how to understand structure, practices that will help develop characters, and I feel […]
There are limited in person seats to the public for this private screening of shorts. Virtual views are unlimited but do require you to have a free ticket to our private link. We celebrate and showcase new films and talented filmmakers. Meet the filmmakers. Join us as we screen several new shorts before they make their festival run. Socially distancing and masks required. Register Here:
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on business across the globe, and it's far from over. In this webinar, Dr. Niels Neudecker of Kantar will present seven key questions companies need to answer in order to successfully guide their brand through the pandemic, ensure their brand and communications are delivering, and seize opportunities for growth. Among the insights, attendees will learn: • How to drive brand growth by identifying new and emerging consumer needs that are going unmet […]
Get your ticket to #TrainersConnect on 10/22 right here. 16 tips to market yourself as a fitness professional using your digital tools. On Thursday, October 22nd, you will hear from two strategic designers as they walk us through their best tips for creating your own website and social media marketing strategy for fitness professionals. We will be talking about ways to grow your business and increase your exposure using the digital tools we all use each and every day. 8 Tips […]
Presented by ChiBizHub ChiBizHub presents the premier one stop shop for entrepreneurs and small business owners. The hub now has an enhanced feature that will allow you to find access to capital in minutes. Register for the 10/23 Webinar
ARE YOU AN ASPIRING INDEPENDENT FILMMAKER? Learn the fundamentals of how to fund your next film project. About this Event WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: During this online workshop attendees will learn tips and resources for how to get funding for their independne film projects from Saudia Davis, Director at The Center for Creative Entreprenuership. The Center for Creative Entrepreneurship supports entrepreneurship in the creative industries through ongoing hands-on training, mentorship, networking events, industry sector specific boot camps and accelerators, and archived […]
Join our webinar to explore how France and the US do business differently: Understanding a few key French professional values Business etiquette: do’s and don'ts when doing business with French people Hiring French professionals: how to do things right 🎁 Each participant will have access to a free one-on-one 30min session with the guest speaker to discuss their individual context, in the days following the webinar. 🎁 Each participant will receive a memo with key takeaways and sources to go further. The discussion […]
Lunch and Learn - "Mind Your Business: A Guide to Protecting Your Hard Work " Business owners turn to Bill to protect their life’s work. Preserving nearly a billion dollars in value, Bill’s success in litigation has come while safeguarding a variety of businesses, from start-ups to publicly traded companies. His clients leverage Bill’s experience in a wide range of complex commercial matters, including trade secrets, patent and trademark infringement, and breach of contract disputes to stand up for their […]
In this webinar lead by attorney Erin Conway, startups will learn the pros, cons, and risks of having a social media presence and how to manage those risks. In addition, learn some new considerations for when engaging third parties – influencers, marketing and advertising agencies, design firms, manufacturers, suppliers, etc. and how to safely host contests and promotions using your socials! REGISTER HERE
Nick Yulman, Kickstarter's Head of of Design and Technology, will share tips and best practices for crafting a great campaign, building an audience, and making sure you're prepared for success. He'll give a presentation followed by an open conversation to answer your questions. REGISTER HERE
Recording Academy Tour Stop(ped): Honest Conversation With Touring Artists LOCATION ONLINE United States TIME Oct 29, 2020 - 4:00 pm TICKETS Tune Into Facebook ADD TO CALENDAR A discussion on self-care, while continuing to juggle career strategies and adjusting to life off the road. Tune into the Recording Academy Facebook at this time to watch the Facebook Premiere! Featuring: Laura Jane Grace Lzzy Hale (Halestorm) KennyHoopla Yungblud Stephen Gibb, Moderator
Professional members will engage in a virtual roundtable discussion focusing on how their roles have shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Panel 1 will focus on artist teams and will include a publishing rep, A&R rep, manager and publicist. Panel 2 will focus on promotion and will include reps from marketing, licensing and social media. Our hosts for the day will be concept originators Julie Pilat and Orly Marley. Tune into the Academy Facebook page to watch this program on Facebook Premiere. SEE ALL NEWS […]
