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SPEAKERS
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KEYNOTES:
 Gerald Casale, Devo
Mark Mothersbaugh, Devo
30 years after the massive success of "Whip It," Mark Mothersbaugh and Gerald Casale will make a splash once more with their first studio album in over 20 years, June's "Something for Everybody." Devo's eclectic mix of punk, new wave, and kitschy pop has attracted fans as diverse as Lady Gaga and Rage Against The Machine.
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 Jacob, Research Consultant, Mother LA
Jacob is a recent addition to Mother LA and was instrumental in bringing together the DEVO project. He spearheaded the data gathering and Analysis for the brand while being hard at work with other Mother LA clients.
 Bill Moulton, Creative Director, Mother LA
Bill Moulton is the lead liaison between the Mother LA and Mother New York offices, with expertise in selling, motivating and power-point presentations. Mother LA clients have included Coca-Cola, Dell, NBC, New Balance and Powerade.
 Jeremy Welt, SVP of New Media, Warner Brothers (not pictured)
Jeremy uses new media to market and develop Warner Bros roster of artists including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Madonna, Eric Clapton, Josh Groban, Mike Jones, and many more.
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 STEVE SCHNUR, Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing, Electronic Arts
As Worldwide Executive of Music and Marketing for Electronic Arts, Steve Schnur is responsible for the pursuit, creation and development of the global vision for music in EA games. His innovations have brought together the worlds of music and gaming, leading The Washington Post to deem him "The Clive Davis of the videogame industry."
ADDITIONAL PANELISTS:
 Cassandra Anderson, Creative Director, DDB New York
Cassandra Anderson oversees and guides creative advertising on Georgia Pacific and digital, consumer and trade advertising for Cotton Inc. Cassandra has worked as a copywriter on Johnson & Johnson, The New York Lottery, Hershey, Diet Pepsi, Budweiser, ExxonMobil, and others.
 Spencer Baim, Founder, Virtue Worldwide
Having previously created wildly successful branding campaigns for Citibank and Virgin Mobile, Spencer Baim founded VIRTUE Worldwide, VICE's in-house marketing and creative services agency, in 2006. While at VIRTUE, Baim has worked with adidas, Nokia, and Colt 45, among others.
 Andrew Bloch, Managing Partner, Human Music
Andrew Bloch has composed and produced music for over a thousand TV commercials and long form dramatic series. Clients have included Coke, Amex, Nintendo, Levis, Audi, Absolut, Adidas, and others.
 Mike Boris, SVP Executive Music Producer, Mccann Erickson
Mike Boris has worked on music for more than 5,000 TV commercials As a music supervisor he has worked with Apples in Stereo, Plain White Tees, Avril Lavigne & Vanessa Carlton for Kohl & Solange Knowles for L'Oreal; and the Flaming Lips.
 YiPei Chen-Josephson, Head of Marketing & Licensing, Glassnote Records
Glassnote Records is home to Phoenix, Mumford & Sons and The Temper Trap. Before Glassnote, YiPei Chen-Josephson worked for Amnesty International, helping shape campaigns like the "Instant Karma" initiative to save Darfur utilizing John Lennon' catalog.
 Cliff Chenfeld, Co-Owner, Razor and Tie Direct
Cliff Chenfeld has greatly figured into the success of the vertically-integrated company. Under his reign as president of Razor & Tie Records, the label has made stars of Semi-Precious Weapons, Angelique Kidjo and Dead Confedarate, as well as releasing the multi-platinum Kidz Bop series.
 Joe Cianciotto, Executive Creative Director, DDB Worldwide
Joe Cianciotto oversees all aspects of the agency's media-driven integrated capabilities for clients including NY Lottery,Electrolux, Glidden, Cotton,Diet Pepsi, Gibson, Merck, Georgia Pacific, ExxonMobil and UTC.
 Alisa Coleman, Vice President, ABKCO Music & Records, Inc.
Alisa Coleman oversees the global licensing of ABKO’s music publishing and record catalog for all media. She develops business relationships with entertainment companies to manufacture and distribute physical and digital soundtrack releases worldwide.
 Walt Connelly, Executive Creative Director, JWT
Walt has spent the last 5 years as an ECD at JWT New York managing and redirecting key pieces of business: The Diamond Trading Company, Kimberly-Clark, HSBC, and Microsoft. He is currently launching the next global campaign for Office and Bing.
 Marty Cooke, Partner Chief Creative Officer, SSK
In 2000 Marty Cooke joined SS+K as partner and Chief Creative Officer. He oversees all creative development including campaigns for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Obama for America, Delta Air Lines, msnbc.com and others. Marty was an award-winning copywriter and creative director at agencies like Doyle Dane Bernbach, M&C Saatchi and Chiat/Day. His work is in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art and the Smithsonian.
 Tom Eaton, VP of Music for Advertising, Universal Music Publishing Group
Tom Eaton has placed songs in commercials for many well-known global brands, working with advertising agencies and supervisors nationwide to find songs that are a perfect fit for their projects. Some of Tom's clients include AC/DC, Keith Urban and Elvis Costello.
 Jonathan Feldman, VP, Brand Partnerships & Sports Marketing, Atlantic Records
Jonathan Feldman has worked with companies including Microsoft, Samsung, Nokia, McDonald's, Pepsi, Trojan, ESPN,AT&T General Motors, Victoria's Secret, Overstock.com and Apple.
 Robert Filomena, Partner: Composer: Executive Producer, Mixology Lab & MuuseMe.com
Robert Filomena is a 10-year veteran of the commercial music industry. He founded MuuseMe.com, a web platform dedicated to showcasing independent music from Latin America to the US media markets for licensing. Mixology Lab provides original music and Audio post-production services with a special focus on the Hispanic Market.
 Michael Freeman, Music Producer, The Kaplan Group
Michael Freeman oversees accounts for Wendys, Swiffer and Aflac. He has also worked as a music producer at McGarrybowen licensing, producing music for clients such as Chase Bank, Marriott, Crayola, Reebok and Kraft.
 Tim Frost, Trailer Editor, "9," "In Bruges," "Sin Nombre"
Tim Frost is the In-house Editor at Focus Features. He has also worked for CMP Film Design in L.A. on campaigns such as "The Dead Poets Society"; "The Nightmare Before Christmas"; "Aladdin"; "Pretty Woman" and "The Lion King".
 Brad Gelfond, Principal, Strike up the Brand
Strike up the Brand is a strategic music marketing resource for brands, creating entertainment marketing solutions and providing business insights and expertise. Brad has worked with companies like SUTB + Omnicom Media Group's Sports & Entertainment division.
 Paul Greco, Senior Creative Director, Spirit Music Group
Paul Greco has produced for clients such as Pepsi, GE, Fedex, HBO, Lincoln, Dr Pepper and more in a career spanning over 20 years. He recently led successful creative pitches for AT&T, Powerade and Puma in his role at Spirit Music Group.
 Jared Gutstadt, CEO, Jingle Punks
Jingle Punks Music is the fastest growing production music resource in the United States. Jingle Punks’ music has been featured in CNN, Billboard and Variety. Some of Jingle Punks' clients are NBC's "The Office", The Histroy Channel, A&E, Starz!, and E!, among others.
 Steve Jett, National Marketing Communications Manager, Lexus Division - Toyota Motor Sales
Steve Jett is responsible for managing the development and activation of all Lexus advertising and media strategic planning. He has worked on several marketing launches including advertising campaigns for the first and second generation Prius.
 Eric David Johnson, Executive Music Producer, Young and Rubicam
Eric David Johnson services such clients as Nike, Coke, Target, LG, Honda, MTV, to name just a few. He has also directed award-winning TV commercials for Nike and music videos for M. Ward, Cursive and Chin Up Chin Up.
 Brian Jones, Partner | Composer, BANG Music
Brian Jones has worked on music for television series including Scrubs, Blow Out, Shear Genius, MTV’s Summer On The Strip and has produced music for dozens of national advertising campaigns.
 Rachel Jones, Manager, Advertising & Publishing, Zync Music
Rachel Jones oversees pitching for music placement and scouting for ahead-of-the-curve bands with a synch-friendly edge. Her panache for matching music briefs with the perfect texture of sound and trend-setting artists has resulted in high-profile advertisements for Kia, Dell, Google, Macy's and Virgin Mobile.
 Stephen Knill, President Music & Entertainment, The Radiate Group/GMR Marketing
Stephen Knill develops new projects in the music and entertainment space working with Radiate Group agencies and their 500+brand clients. He has negotiated and managed music alliances for clients including Miller Brewing Company, Airwalk Shoes, Chrysler Group and Mercedes-Benz.
 Jordan Kurland, Owner, Zeitgeist Artist Management, LTD
Jordan Kurland is the founder and owner of Zeitgeist Artist Management, Ltd. The company's roster includes Death Cab for Cutie, the Postal Service, She & Him, Bob Mould, Matt Nathanson, Grizzly Bear, Rogue Wave, and Say Anything, among others.
 Lori Lambert, SVP Strategic Alliances, Universal Motown Republic Group
Lori Lambert creates brand partnerships and cross promotions with corporate entities and advertising agencies. She is also the company's liaison to the electronic gaming industry, all entertainment events and music opportunities in the world of sports, and supervisor of the company’s film/TV licensing efforts.
 Michael Lee, Executive Creative Director, EURO RSCG New York
Michael oversees the Global corporate campaigns for Intel and JPMorgan as well as the current campaign for Exxon Mobil. He has helped Jaguar become more ‘Gorgeous’, encouraged people to ‘Talk to Chuck’ with Charles Schwab, launched Howard Stern up to Sirius Satellite Radio and recently, created new work for NYSE Euronext.
 Ryan Leslie, Universal Motown Artist, Nextselection Lifestyle Group
Ryan Leslie is a singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, and Chief Executive of NextSelection Lifestyle Group. Leslie is a prolific musician with his own infectious brand of R&B pop, Leslie’s intuitiveness of the shift in technology has kept him ahead of the game with establishing an online presence.
Claes Loberg, CEO and Founder, Guvera
 Cassie Lord, General Manager, 5 Alarm Music
Cassie Lord has licensed songs and compositions into feature films such as "Valentines Day"; "Legion"; "Death At A Funeral"; "Leaves Of Grass"; and television shows like,"Gossip Girl"; "United States Of Tara"; "The Office"; "The Good Wife"; "Castle"; "True Blood"; "Hung"; and "Breaking Bad".
 Marc Lucas, Chief Creative Officer, Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners
Marc Lucas' clients include Philips, The Daily News, Barack Obama's 2008 Campaign, The NY Knicks, Citibank, Foster's, Budweiser, Hershey's, and American Express, among others.
 Kevin McKiernan, Founder & CEO, Creative License
Kevin McKiernan is founder and CEO of Creative License which serves as the creative and strategic architect behind some of the most recognizable music and talent partnerships between brands and entertainment including innovative efforts for companies like Ford, Walmart, Cotton, Anheuser Busch, Lincoln, Chase, among others.
Sally Mercedes, Digital Media Expert
Larry Mills, Director, Music Products, Getty Images
Larry Mills focuses on the music business at Getty Images which includes Pump Audio, the music licensing company that Steve Ellis started, and the Premium Playlist collection, which features music by well known music entities (Warner Chappell, Nettwerk, Lionsgate, Nine Inch Nails and Kobalt to name a few).
 Peter Nashel, Partner, Duotone Audio gGroup
Peter Nashel has worked on "Client 9-The Rise And Fall of Eliot Spitzer"; "Freakonomics"; "New York, I Love You"; "Dirty sexy money" and "Iconoclasts". He has written and produced songs for both Kiley Minogue and Melanie Fiona. Additionally, Nashel has composed highly-acclaimed music in advertising and new media.
 Michael Paoletta, Executive Producer, New York, Comma
Michael Paoletta began his career at Billboard, where he eventually became Brand Marketing Editor and covered the intersection of bands and brands. This helped his transition to VP of marketing at GMR Entertainment. Finally, in 2009 he joined Comma as NY executive producer. He produces for clients, organizes showcases for ad agencies and helps clients license their music.
 Josh Rabinowitz, SVP/Director of Music, Grey Group
Josh Rabinowitz has produced thousands of tracks for commercials internationally with Grey Group. He has been called a "New Music Mogul" by Fast Company, "Beethoven's Greatest Fan" by NPR, "Top Music-Ad Agency Executive" by the NARIP and is a recognized voice in the music-branding scene.
 David Reeder, Vice President, GreenLight
David Reeder oversees the company's global media licensing and rights representation business. He directly manages relationships with many of GreenLight's largest clients including Hallmark Cards, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe and Hasbro Games.
 Eric Sheinkop, President / Co-Founder, MusicDealers
Music Dealers is a global music licensing solution. Eric also works as a Key Consultant for multiple Leo Burnett Fortune 500 accounts. He founded Bandit Productions; prior to Music Dealers where he conceptualized and executed key branding strategies for Fox's Big Ten Network and Sobe Lifewater.
 Darren Solomon, Composer, Big Foote Music
Big Foote Music composes original music for advertising, tv, film, radio, web, anything! They have worked with clients including Dell, Izod, Cingular, Exxon Mobile, Walmart, Mastercard, At&t and others.
Elizabeth Spear, Senior Creative Manager, Ole
 Richard Stumpf, Senior Vice President, Creative/A&R Marketing, Cherry Lane Music
Richard oversees writer signings and content acquisitions. He also collaborates on business development strategy. He has produced and marketed projects incorporating artists like Ozzy Osbourne and The Black Eyed Peas.
Todd Tilford, Executive Creative Director, Grey Group
Todd Tilford has been working in creative design for advertising since 2005. In that time he has worked on campaigns for Nike, Gucci, Hummer, Converse, Subaru, Virgin Mobile, Miller Brewing Company, Pontiac, Maserati, Reebok, Epiphone Guitars and many others.
Sheri Timmons, Director, Engagement Influencer Marketing, Levi Strauss &Co]
As director of engagement influencer marketing, Levi Strauss & Co., Sheri Timmons presides over one of America's most historic and iconic brands. Encorporating the values of empathy, originality, integrity and courage into their marketing strategy, Levi's strives to make a difference by focusing on the challenges of the customer and the world today.
 Mike Tunnicliffe, Brands, Technology & Entertainment Entrepreneur/Partner, Frukt-USA
Mike Tunnicliffe has over 20 years of experience collaborating with leading companies on branding and advertising projects. Tunnicliffe has become an expert in developing new strategies and opportunities for entertainment brands and musical artists. He is a highly-sought-after speaker, having presented at MIDEM and MUSEXPO, among other events.
 Aaron Walton, Co-Founder & Partner, Walton|Isaacson
Walton | Isaacson is a full service, international brand building firm. Aaron has created some of the most successful, high-profile partnerships in the industry including Pepsi & Michael Jackson, Whirlpool & Reba McIntire and Cadillac & Led Zeppelin.
 Bill Werde, Editorial Director, Billboard Magazine
Bill Werde leads editorial strategy for the brand, including the weekly publication, Web sites (Billboard.com and Billboard.biz) and industry-leading conferences and events. Werde joined Billboard in 2005 as news editor and has steadily climbed the ranks. Prior to Billboard, Werde was associate editor for Rolling Stone.
 Emily White, Co-founder, Whitesmith Entertainment
Whitesmith Entertainment is a full-service, bicoastal management Firm, spanning the music, comedy, and Film/TV industries. Emily's clients include Brendan Benson (Raconteurs), Margaret Cho, Family of the Year and Elon James White.
Mary Wood, Owner & Composer, Frisbie
Having named Frisbie after her family-owned Frisbie Pie Company that inspired a toy craze the world over, Mary Wood founded the company after years of songwriting/producing collaborations with artists including Britney Spears, Faith Hill, and The Dixie Chicks. Frisbie aims to launching and supporting artists with multi-media ad campaigns and brand consulting, as well as specializing in writing for television commercials and movie scores.
 Steve Yanovsky, Founder, Brand Alchemy
Steve Yanovsky has served as an emerging media and music strategy consultant to Mindshare and Maxus Global where he built a music marketing/sponsorship practice to work with brands and artists such as Apple, ESPN/X Games and NBC Sports/Gravity Games. Yanovsky is the Founding Partner of the Automotive VOD channel DriverTV.
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