SEE WHAT YOU MISSED IN 2004... Wednesday, August 4, 2004 1:00pm - 5:00pm Cotillion Court REGISTRATION Lanyards sponsored by SESAC Badges sponsored by BOGARD MUSIC Room keys sponsored by SOBE RECORDS Video Screen sponsored by ISLAND DEF JAM Walking ads sponsored by Walking News & bags sponsored by ICED RECORDS Billboard welcomes Diamond District & ArtistNow.com and Alliance WW Communications. Panel-ready room: Topiary Ballroom 2:00pm - 3:15pm Cotillion Ballroom SURVIVOR: MUSIC BIZ '04: Sponsored by AOI Records Performance by Aaron Hall The consolidation/merger wheel continues to turn, forever changing the music industry's landscape. Panelists will debate the pros and cons of a shrinking recording industry-and how to survive in a reconfigured world. Anthony Hamilton, Recording Artist, So So Def/Zomba John Ferguson, Senior VP of A&R, Bungalo/Universal Leo Gatewood III, Senior Director-Finance & Operations, BMG Strategic Partnerships Karen Lee, PR Consultant Helen Little, Co-Chairman, Dangerous Entertainment Group Namane Mohlabane, President, Skyblaze Recordings 3:30pm - 4:45pm Cotillion Ballroom THE MARKETING MATRIX: Sponsored by UndaSiege Records Performances by Demontre, Game Spittaz, Freaky Fran, Lil' Harvey & The Playboy Click, Lucki, Chris Matthews, Neshay, & OG Playa Pat The tried-and-true methods of marketing aren't enough anymore to ensure visibility. Panelists share their perspectives on finding creative-and effective-marketing alternatives to reach an already media-bombarded audience. Jeff Dixon, Co-CEO, Ebony Son Entertainment Justin Kalifowitz, A&R Director, Spirit Music Group Erin Patton, President, The Mastermind Group Max Pierre, Key Account Manager, Opium Miami Phillana Williams, VP, Urban Marketing, Zomba Label Group 5:00pm - 6:30pm Mona Lisa Ballroom HAPPY HOUR Sponsored by CMX With a special guest performance 11:00pm - Close Mansion, 1235 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach 290 PR PRESENTS 6 DEGREES URBAN NETWORKING PARTY Come Mingle with the industry's best and brightest at 290 PR's second annual networking event. Thursday, August 5th, 2004 9:30am - 4:30pm Cotillion Court REGISTRATION 10:00am - 11:15am Cotillion Ballroom MUSIC, CAMERA, ACTION!: Sponsored by Dynasty Records Performance by Mishon The marriage between music and visuals is expanding. Film soundtracks have given way to video directors making the leap to full-length films; television commercials jam to R&B and hip-hop beats. This panel explores the thriving relationship between music and visuals: how to break in, how to stay in ,and how to get paid. Tamara Conniff, Music Editor, Hollywood Reporter (Moderator) Jeff Clanagan, President, Urban Works Entertainment Bruno del Granado, Music & Media Consultant Lee Harris, Producer- 106 & Park, BET Kevin McKieran,President/CEO,Creative License 11:30am - 1:00pm Cotillion Ballroom SUPER PRODUCERS PANEL sponsored by ASCAP Cool & Dre Souldiggaz The Platinum Brothers 1:00pm - 2:30pm Mona Lisa Ballroom NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY SHOWCASE with performances by Cojones, Original Cyn Management DDQ, Keylife Records Ill Will, NDN Entertainment Gia, Eweneek Management & Entertainment Hannibal, Original Cyn Management Kieran, Black Rain Records SUPREME aka Mr. Perfect, DeezoWestMusic.com Ver-C-Tile, Vintage Entertainment 3:00pm - 4:15pm Cotillion Ballroom DIGITALLY SPEAKING: Sponsored by AEZRA Records with a performance by CREA The revolution will be digitized-not televised. A panel of experts discuss the latest ramifications of the digital revolution, tackling everything from music distribution to radio broadcasts. Geoff Mayfield, Director of Charts/Senior Analyst, Billboard (co-moderator) Minal Patel, R&B Hip-Hop Charts Manager, Billboard (co-moderator) Tim Brack, President, i.e. marketing, llc Jay Frank, Artist & Label Relations, Launch/Yahoo Mark Frieser, CEO, Consect B.J. Stone, Sirius Satellite Radio 4:30pm - 5:45pm Cotillion Ballroom Let's Get It On.....2004 Presented by AURN Sponsored by I.M. Records and 9squared Performance by EDUBB An urban station is programmed to match the lifestyle of its targeted listeners. This panel will discuss programming strategies used to create a strong radio/listener connection and how hit music and new music gets on the air. Skip Cheatham, Program Director KKDA-FM Dallas, Host of AURN's Hip Hop Throw Down John Monds, Morning Show Host WSRB-FM Chicago, Crawford Broadcasting & Host of USA Magazine (moderator) Chuck Atkins, Program Director- KMJM-FM St. Louis, Clear Channel Jerry Boulding, President, Jerry Boulding & Co. Cedric Hollywood, Program Director, WEDR-FM 99.1, Cox Radio Inc. Nicole Sellers, J Records Urban Promotions, BMG Distribution 6:00pm - 9:00pm Mona Lisa Ballroom SALUTE TO THE FINALISTS Cocktail Reception Sponsored by AURN Performance by Temmora LEG Records Immediately following... BOGARD MUSIC POOLSIDE PARTY at the Eden Roc Friday, August 6th, 2004 11:00am - 2:00pm Cotillion Court REGISTRATION 11:30am - 12:30pm Cotillion Ballroom SUPERSTAR Q&A MATHEW KNOWLES President, Music World Entertainment/Sanctuary Urban Records Group Sponsored by Hoodlum Entertainment with a performance by Hasstyle 12:45pm - 2:00pm Cotillion Ballroom GOSPEL Co-Sponsored by EMI Gospel Performances by Smokie Norful & Kierra Kiki Sheard The Gospel According to Urban- From traditional church music, to Hip Hop, inspirational music has expanded into more than one format and reaches a broad and loyal audience. This panel will discuss the explosion of gospel music genre, and explore success factors that can ultimately lead to artist success. Dr. Bobby Jones, Host of AURN's The Bobby Jones Gospel Countdown & The WORD Network's "Bobby Jones Classic Gospel" (Moderator) Larry Blackwell, VP, GM, EMI Gospel Tara Griggs-Magee, Executive VP & GM, Sony Music Gospel Jazzy Jordan, Senior VP/GM, Verity Records Rick Joyner, Music Director, Host, Sheridan Gospel Newtorks (SGN The Light) Aundrae Russell, Program Director/Music Director & Host of "Spread The Word", KJLH-FM, Taxi Productions 6:00pm FIFTEEN O ONE BARTON G (Formerly BillboardLive) RED CARPET ARRIVALS 7:00pm THE BILLBOARD R&B / HIP-HOP AWARDS SHOW Hosted by Free of BET's "106 & Park" and Russ Parr from "The Russ Parr Morning Show" With Music by WEDR Miami's DJ Irie Join us as we honor the best in R&B and Hip-Hop including special Founders Award recipients, Isaac Hayes & KRS-One.