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CONFERENCE 2015
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U R B A N N E T W O R K D I G I TA L & A M A L G A M AT I O N M A G A Z I N E P R E S E N T S …
THE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT CONFERENCE
JUNE 4-7, 2015
CROWNE PLAZA SAN DIEGO
2270 HOTEL CIRCLE NORTH
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
SPONSORSHIP SALES & MEDIA DECK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About Urban Network Digital
About Amalgamation Magazine
History of the Urban Network Conference
About the Conference
Conference Producers & Bios
Registration Info
Who Attends the Conference
About the Crowne Plaza
Golf Tournament Info
Conference 2014 Recap & Photo Gallery
Sponsorships & Showcases 2015
Be Seen & Be Heard (A&R Sessions)
Benefits to Sponsors
Past Sponsors
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum, Gold & Silver Sponsorship Levels
Non Profit Partners
Contact Info
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ABOUT URBAN NETWORK DIGITAL
Urban Network Digital is a spin-off of the Urban Network brand; the
longtime entertainment industry publication and conference series
established in 1988. Urban Network Digital is an online portal and
multi-media company bridging the urban entertainment community.
This digital platform covers the hottest new artists, radio air
personalities, industry gossip, industry-insider information, executive
interviews, event photos and special interest articles. Urban
Network Digital discusses all genres of music, and highlights the
latest in home entertainment trends, cinema, and television,
gaming, and lifestyle products. Urban Network Digital Keeps You
Industry Connected and More! www.urbannetwork.com
ABOUT AMALGAMATION MAGAZINE:
AN INDUSTRY QUARTERLY
Former Urban Network VP/Managing Editor David Mitchell
currently publishes a revered music industry quarterly
magazine titled, Amalgamation: An Industry Quarterly. Now in
its 5th year, the print and online publication targets Urban
professionals, and features articles focused on music industry
execs, songwriters, producers, recording artists, radio
personalities, and more. Since its 2009 launch, Amalgamation
has featured high profile interviews with Mary Mary, Erykah
Badu, Jason Derulo, Kendrick Lamar, El DeBarge, Future, Elle
Varner, Robert Glasper, L.A. Reid, Busta Rhymes, Keri Hilson,
Kem, A$AP Rocky, Jhene Aiko, Tony Toni Tone, and more.
www.amalgamationmag.com
THE HISTORY OF URBAN NETWORK CONFERENCES
Urban Network Conferences have a long rich history, going back to 1989. The well-attended music Conferences have been held in
a line of illustrious Southern California hotels and resorts, i.e. the Airport Marriott (LAX), the Westin Hotel (LAX), the Palm Springs
Riviera, the Hyatt of Newport Beach, and the Pacific Palms Resort in Industry Hills. The Urban Network also held scaled back
versions of the Conference in Seattle, Memphis and San Diego.
Hundreds of executives from the world of recording labels, radio stations, film and TV studios, music publishing and digital
communities have spoken on Urban Network panels. These companies include The Recording Academy, Royalty Exchange, Radio
One, Clear Channel, Warner Bros., Island Def Jam Recordings, Interscope Records, Sony ATV, Capitol Records, Music Business
Registry, Warner Chappell, Paramount Studios, New Line Cinema, MTV, Black Entertainment Television (BET), Creative Artist
Agency, Universal Music Group, RCA Records, Columbia Records, Epic Records, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, SoundExchange, Ingrooves,
and lots more. Over the years, some of the hottest artists have either graced the stage to perform at Urban Network Conference
or simply visited to say thanks for the support. The list is long, but includes…
P A S T
P E R F O R M E R S
Will Smith
Mary J. Blige
Shelea
Lionel Richie
Tony Toni Tone
Destiny’s Child
Queen Latifah
Halle Berry
LL Cool J
Babyface
Boyz II Men
Kirk Franklin
Ice Cube
R. Kelly
MaryMary
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The 2014 Music-Entertainment Conference, held at the Four Points by Sheraton, was a tremendous success, and
once again proved how important and valuable events or conferences like these are. Many in the music industry
have great memories of the numerous Urban Network Conferences that took place throughout the 90s and first
decade of the 2000s. After a five year absence, the 2014 Conference was a chance to reunite some of the music
industry’s top brass in a relaxed yet professional environment. It was also an opportunity for many newcomers,
not necessarily familiar with the Conferences of the past, or perhaps too young to attend those events, to
connect and introduce themselves to their music-entertainment industry peers.
The 2014 Conference was an opportunity for indie and major recording artists, producers and songwriters to
display their talents through various scheduled showcases, the Be Seen & Be Heard A&R sessions, and various
branding and digital platforms. More than 70 independent artists from all genres of music, ranging from R&B,
Rap, Urban Alternative and Gospel, including several bands, performed over the four-day event.
Entertainment executives and entrepreneurs throughout the music industry attended the Conference for
networking opportunities, to share their wealth of expertise and to seek out new talent and business
opportunities.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
( C O N T I N U E D )
Over 100 top industry panelists were in attendance
at the 2014 Conference, participating on a very
impressive list of music related panels.
The Conference was well attended by radio and mix
show DJs, artist managers, entertainment
attorneys, music publishers, performance rights
organizations, music supervisors, trade groups,
digital strategists, film and TV consultants, & more.
The Music & Entertainment Conference 2014 was a
media event; an opportunity for select bloggers,
journalists and mainstream entities inside TV, radio,
print publications and online to experience and
discuss the Conference with their audience.
5 Pictured (l-r): Ethiopia Habtemariam (2nd from right),
President of Motown Records and Universal Music
Publishing was the illustrious Keynote Speaker at the 2014
Conference. She is pictured with Urban Network
Conference Coordinators Arthur Mitchell, David Mitchell,
Miller London, and Universal Publishing songwriter-artist
Stacy Barthe.
CONFERENCE PRODUCERS & CONTACTS
Arthur Mitchell, President, Urban Network Digital
Mitchell officially joined Urban Network in 2004 as Vice President of Business Development, where he was
responsible for bringing in a number of sales-sponsorship and branding opportunities. He launched Urban
Network Digital in 2008, a news site and online platform for independent labels and aspiring artists.
Mitchell was instrumental in taking the Urban Network conferences on the road; expanding into markets
such as Memphis, Seattle, Miami and once again, San Diego. [email protected]
David Mitchell, Publisher, Amalgamation Magazine: An Industry Quarterly
Mitchell currently publishes a respected music industry quarterly magazine titled, Amalgamation: An
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Industry Quarterly. Now in its 5 year, the publication targets Urban professionals, and features articles
focused on music industry execs, songwriters, producers, recording artists, and more. Mitchell was with
Urban Network (1993-2009); namely as VP/ Managing Editor, and one of the conference coordinators.
[email protected]
Miller London, Consultant/Conference Co-Chair
The former CEO, heart & soul of Urban Network, Mr. London will serve in a limited role as consultant and
Co-Chair for the 2014 Conference. He joined Urban Network in 1994 as President of the company, and
acquired the organization in 2003. Mr. London has a long and respected record label background having
held senior executive posts at Motown, RCA and A&M Records. [email protected]
CONFERENCE PRODUCERS & CONTACTS
Lin Woods, President, the Inspired Company
Lin was the long-time Senior Editor of Gospel Music at Urban Network. She is a 20-year music industry
vet, who heads her own faith based media entertainment firms, Lin. Woods Inspired Media, LLC and The
Inspired Company. Woods produced the national radio program, the Inspired Entertainment News Reports
which aired on ABC Radio Networks. She produces the St. Louis-based educational series, Inspired Music
Entertainment Seminar in St. Louis and Baton Rouge, LA. [email protected] Twitter: @linwoods
Harold Whaley, Program Director, Urban Network Radio
Whaley’s affiliation with Urban Network goes back to 2004, when Arthur Mitchell brought him into the fold.
Whaley continues to operate the Urban Network internet radio station. He is a new media/digital aficionado,
and currently vice president of the American Basketball Association. He is also founder of Harold Whaley &
Associates, a music and entertainment-consulting firm. [email protected]
Tosha Y. Thomas, Founder, the Car Diva.net
Tosha launched the Car Diva, a Fabulous Auto and Lifestyle Website, in 2010. She worked at Urban Network
for more than 14 years; her last post as VP/Managing Editor. Tosha has been instrumental in coordinating
more than a dozen annual Urban Network Music Conferences. She has also interviewed notable recording
artists, entertainment executives and reviewed various lifestyle products. [email protected]
CONFERENCE PRODUCERS & CONTACTS
Arthur Mitchell III aka DJ Artistic, Director of Special Events/Stage Production
Starting his career in 1995, DJ Artistic threw Apollo-style events called “The Breakthrough.” He brought upand-coming DJs and MCs to the stage to showcase their skills in front of large crowds. These events
eventually created a buzz about DJ Artistic’s skills and established a strong reputation for him in the music
business as a man who cares about the music community. [email protected]
Troy Marshall, Consultant/Conference Co-Chair
Mr. Marshall, a 20 year plus music industry vet, is founder of his own promotions and marketing company,
Fire Marshall Entertainment. He is also President of Brand X, a multi-media and production company,
founded by Grammy-winning producers Midi Mafia. As a promotions executive, Troy has been influential in
the careers of Lady Gaga, Mary J. Blige, Common, and a long list of others. He has served as a VP for labels
such as Interscope, Universal Records, Warner Bros., and more. [email protected]
Kevin Briscoe, Artist Relations
Kevin has worked at Urban Network Digital for the past seven years in various capacities, under the
tutelage of his father Arthur Mitchell and Urban Network radio program director Harold Whaley. Kevin has
worked as music director for Urban Network Radio. He spent a year working with music marketing
executive Kevin Black as his assistant for World Star Hip Hop and Black’s marketing company, U Can Fly
Holdings. [email protected]
CONFERENCE PRODUCERS & CONTACTS
Lynn Jeter, Publicity, Lynn Allen Jeter & Associates
LAJ is the premier public relations and special events firm in Los Angeles, CA. LAJ possesses over 25 years of
industry experience to assist you in designing and producing comprehensive, culturally sensitive public
relations, marketing campaigns and special event producers. As well, with a client list that reads like the
Who’s Who of the entertainment, political, and business worlds, LAJ has all the essentials to make your
publicity and special event wishes come true. [email protected]
Leonard Thompson, CEO, MANDATE Records, Gospel Day, Co-Producer
In 1995 Mr. Thompson took a step of faith in founding M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records, a Christian-owned and
operated recording company. While under his direction, M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records is recognized for
successfully producing, managing and promoting The San Diego Praise Fest, San Diego County Fair Gospel
Festival, Jazz at the Creek, Street Scene Gospel Slamm, The Fishhook, The G.R.I.D.I.R.O.N. Tour, The Genesis
Tour, The Sisters For Souls Tour, Rock the Block Tour and many other concert style events.
[email protected]
CONFERENCE
EARLY BIRD
REGISTRATION
Registration rate
for ALL 3-DAYS is
$150
DAY PASS $100
For more information, contact [email protected]
WHO
ATTENDS THE
CONFERENCE?
Young Urban
Professionals
Radio
Programmers
& Personnel
Mixshow
& College
DJs
Music
Retailers
Talent
Curators
Songwriters &
Producers
Major
Recording
Artists
Record Label
Executives
Aspiring
Industry
Professionals
Entertainment
Attorneys
Managers,
Talent
Representatives
Digital/
Online
Strategists
Social Media
Strategists
Music
Publishers
Music
Supervisors
Indie
Recording
Artists
Film
Creators
Urban
Lifestyle
Tastemakers
TARGET
DEMOGRAPHICS
ABOUT THE CROWNE
PLAZA SAN DIEGO
The Site of the Conference is…
CROWNE PLAZA SAN DIEGO
2270 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108
The San Diego Crowne Plaza Hotel is located
in the heart of Mission Valley. The affordable
luxury hotel is just minutes from the San
Diego International Airport (SAN) and near
many of Southern California's most popular
attractions.
Main Entrance
The upscale hotel in San Diego, CA provides
business travelers with quick access to many
area businesses, such as the San Diego
University of Integrative Studies, the
University of San Diego, the UCSD Medical
Center and the Scripps Mercy Hospital.
Lobby
ABOUT THE CROWNE
PLAZA SAN DIEGO
Guests lodging at the luxurious San Diego
accommodations can take advantage of the
hotel's premium meeting facilities. With
26,000 square feet of flexible meeting space,
endless room style arrangements and
catering services available, the San Diego
hotel can accommodate meetings and
events of all sizes and types.
Poolside view of the Hotel
During your stay at the hotel near the San
Diego Zoo, you can relax in a tropical
paradise. Lounge by the outdoor pool while
listening to the soothing sounds of the
outdoor waterfall, or enjoy fresh sushi at the
Islands Sushi & Pupu Bar.
Restaurant Dining Area
Lobby
Lounge
Queen Room
Swimming Pool Area
URBAN NETWORK
GOLF TOURNAMENT
May 2, 2015, Riverwalk Golf Course
1150 Fashion Valley Road, San Diego
- AM Shotgun 60+ Players
Less than one mile from the Crowne Plaza Hotel, the
Riverwalk Golf Club encompasses three nine-hole layouts
that can be combined in a variety of ways to create a unique
experience every time you play. Distinctive in character but
consistent in quality, every hole was meticulously designed
by Ted Robinson, Sr. and Jr. in the old style, leaving the
terrain completely natural. www.riverwalkgc.com
CONFERENCE RECAP 2014
Magnificent Return of the Urban Network
Conference 2014
Remarkable Turn-Out After Five Year Hiatus!
BY LARRY BUFORD (EURWEB.COM)
Absent from the conference circuit for five years, the popular Urban
Network Amalgamation Magazine hosted a music entertainment
Conference themed “Back To Basics” 2014 in San Diego the weekend of
May 1st through May 4th.
It was an unforgettable event with people coming from as far away as
Australia, Japan, London, Barbados and all across the United States.
It all started last year (2013) when Urban Network Digital President
Arthur Mitchell, and Amalgamated Magazine Publisher David Mitchell
discussed the idea of bringing the conference back.
They in turn discussed it with former Urban Network President Miller
London (who is also a former Motown VP), and Urban Network Vice
President Tosha Thomas – and the wheels were set in motion.
5 BET Executive Kelly G receives
Award of Excellence during Conference
CONFERENCE RECAP 2014 ( C O N T I N U E D )
Initially called the PowerJam Conference, the Urban Network Conference began in the early 1990’s, and is
widely known for quality, credibility, and its broad spectrum – something for everyone. The experience was
much more than I and others expected. The goal of the conference is to bring together people from all facets
of the music industry – artists, broadcasters, A&Rs, publishers, managers, attorneys and others. This year was
unique in that it brought in a younger generation nurtured on the social media and digital technologies that
have exploded since the last conference in 2009.
During the four-day Conference many stars were on hand including veterans like Charles “Express Yourself”
Wright, Producer/Artist Reggie Calloway, Recording Artist Steven Harts (of Troop), Norman Connors, Kim
Waters, and James Morrison former member of The Platters. Many young hopefuls were there promoting
their product by handing out copies of their CD’s. Their presentation and materials were impressive.
Awards and acknowledgements went to a list of deserving people – Ethiopian Habtemariam (President
Motown Records); Fuzzy Fantabulous (Beats Music); Kelly G; Kevin Hall (Executive VP Rondor Music); King Trick
(San Diego Recording Artist/Producer); Larry Blackwell (VP, GM Motown Gospel); Miller London; Leo Rodgers
(CEO Street Scholar Music/Sr. VP Bungalo Records); Norman “You Are My Starship” Connors; Sonya Love
(Syndicated Radio Host); and Tayari Howard (San Diego Radio Vet/Founder Tayari Media Group).
CONFERENCE RECAP 2014 ( C O N T I N U E D )
Featured performances by various artists – too many to mention in one article – were scheduled day and night
over the four-day weekend. Saturday’s Award Ceremony included outstanding performances by world-class
harpist Mariea Antoinette; a hot girl group to watch, Elevé; CJ Hilton who had I not heard it for myself would
not believe anyone could sound so much like Marvin Gaye; Sheléa whose single “Love The Way You Love Me”
is sweeping across the nation; Steven Harts performing his many hits recorded with Troop; and showstoppers
Tony! Toni! Toné! The show was emceed by San Diego radio vet Walt Love, and Kevin Fleming, Editor, The
Urban Buzz. Sunday’s brunch featured stellar performances by Norman Connors and Kim Waters. D’wayne
Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné! joined Connors and his fantastic band for a jam session out of this world!
“What a remarkable turn-out for an event that’s been on a five year hiatus,” said David Mitchell. “It just goes
to show that the industry still needs events like ours. Artists, managers, labels, radio professionals and the like
need a place where we can all come together and exchange ideas, discuss the issues specifically important to
us, and do business. We’re already in the process of planning for next year.”
Arthur said, “There were at least 500 people and 70 acts that came out and supported us. I am extremely
pleased and overwhelmed with the response from industry people…early on when I asked Kelly G to support
us he said “I’m down…I’ll be there.”
CONFERENCE RECAP 2014 ( C O N T I N U E D )
Arthur said, “There were at least 500 people and 70 acts that came out and supported us. I am extremely
pleased and overwhelmed with the response from industry people…early on when I asked Kelly G to support
us he said “I’m down…I’ll be there.”
It’s important the Conferences remain in Southern California, according to Arthur, “Like the Oscars are to
Hollywood, Urban Network Conferences are to California. We’ll be back next year!”
3 Club, Mixshow and
Radio DJs from Southern
California brought their
voices to the DJ Power
Panel. Panel included Radio
Raymond T from San Diego
station Z-90; DJ Chill Will,
DJ Jam, DJ Bille Knight, DJ
Artistic, Conference CoChair Troy Marshall and
others.
CONFERENCE PANELS & PANELISTS RECAP 2014
More than a Dozen Panels were held during the 2014 Music-Entertainment Conference – They Include the
following Themes…
• Gospel Meets the Digital World
• Gospel Power Panel/Town Hall
• Licensing & Music Branding Opportunities
• Perspectives from Top A&R and Creative Execs
• DJ Power Panel – Decks, BPMs and Playlists
• Keynote Q&A with Ethiopia Habtemariam, President, Motown Records; President of Urban Music,
Universal Music Pub.
• Hip-Hop Onward & Upward
• Financing Your Career, Investing In Your Future
• Radio Power Panel: Not Your Daddy’s Radio
• Creating Hit Songs for Major Projects
• Navigating Social Media & the Digital Music Worlds
• Indie Label Forum (Hustle of the Music Industry)
• The State of R&B 2014: Is the Genre Still Relevant?
CONFERENCE 2014
RECAP
3 Panelists from the Gospel Music Town Hall
included Larry Blackwell, VP, Motown Gospel;
Leonard Thompson, CEO, MANDATE Records;
indie consultant Rhoda Lawrence; veteran
publicist Jalila Larsuel; Urban Network’s Miller
London and Lin Woods; and veteran music exec
D.A. Johnson
3 Panelists from the Radio Power Panel: Ken
Spellman, RCS/Clear Channel; The Poetess,
Radiofreqz.com; Aundrae Russell, KJLH-FM, Los
Angeles; R-Dub, 92.5/Z-90, San Diego; Charles
Wright, singer-songwriter; Rod Edwards, KJLHFM; seated are Kevin Fleming, the Urban Buzz;
David Mitchell, Urban Network/Amalgamation;
and David Hernandez, Accelerated Radio.
CONFERENCE 2014
RECAP
3 Songwriters, Producers and Executives for the
Creating Hit Songs for Major Projects Panel: The
Frontrunnaz; Kenyon Dixon; J-Doe; DJ Khalil;
Charles Wright; Kevin Hall, Exec VP, Rondor
Music Pub; Mario Prins, Assoc. Director, SESAC;
and Steven Harts. (These writer-producers have
written and produced hit songs for Mobb Deep,
Fantasia, Tank, Chris Brown, Dr. Dre, Eminem,
and lots more)
3 Navigating Social Media & the Digital Music
Worlds: Katrina Jefferson, Chica Intelligente;
Julian Mitchell, Revolt Media & TV; Shawn Amos,
Fresh Wire.com; Gino Sesto, Social Media
Consultant; Pierre Bradshaw, RockLabs; Barry
Benson, Stratus Digital Media; Harold Whaley,
Urban Network; seated are Arthur Mitchell and
David Mitchell; Melissa Keklak, PR Consultant;
and Billy Johnson, Yahoo.com
CONFERENCE 2014
RECAP
3 Panelists from the Indie Label Forum: Arthur
Mitchell from Urban Network; Kevin Black; John
Patillo; Leo Rodgers, Universal/Bungalow
Records; Tony Toni Tone lead singer D’wayne
Wiggins; Brian Shafton, RBC Records; Ray
Arceneaux, InGrooves; financial consultant Kevyn
Nelson; seated Violet Brown, Strange Music and
indie artist Jimi James, flanked by Urban
Network’s David Mitchell and Miller London
3 Navigating Social Media & the Digital Music
Worlds: Katrina Jefferson, Chica Intelligente;
Julian Mitchell, Revolt Media & TV; Shawn Amos,
Fresh Wire.com; Gino Sesto, Social Media
Consultant; Pierre Bradshaw, RockLabs; Barry
Benson, Stratus Digital Media; Harold Whaley,
Urban Network; seated are Arthur Mitchell and
David Mitchell; Melissa Keklak, PR Consultant;
and Billy Johnson, Yahoo.com
CONFERENCE 2014 RECAP
(Right) Presenting Ethiopia Habtemariam, President,
Motown Records with her Award of Excellence
(Below) Producers Dirty Swift & Bruce Waynne of Midi
Mafia/Brand X
(Bottom Right) Indie Label Executives John Patillo and
Leo Rodgers (Bungalo/Universal)
ARTIST SHOWCASES – CONFERENCE RECAP 2014
Throughout the weekend, some 70 plus independent artists performed their music and displayed their
talents while on two stages, ranging in a mixture of Urban music genres: Rap/Hip-Hop, R&B, Gospel,
Alternative and Pop.
5 Hailing from the Bahamas: Duo Alex & Corey
5 The incomparable singer-songwriter Sheléa
3 Singersongwriter
CJ Hilton
3 Tony
Toni Tone
brought
down the
house!
5 D’wanye Wiggins of Tony Toni Tone
Rapper Six Reasons shares a moment with Arthur Mitchell
Rapper Shank!
Colorful Hip-Hop Trio Kataztrofee
Rap duo CONCEPTZ
The lovely and talented Jazmin Sisters
Sunday Best Finalist Jessica Reedy in performance
Brent Jones brought some heat to the Gospel Music
Celebration
The Urban Network Staff Salutes Motown Gospel Exec
Larry Blackwell
ARTIST PERFORMANCES & SHOWCASES 2015
The Conference offers numerous opportunities for artists to
showcase their music.
Artists from the genres of R&B, Hip-Hop, Gospel and Smooth
Jazz will be on hand to perform at the Music-Entertainment
Conference.
The event will feature performances from a combination of
established and major label recording artists, in addition to preselected independent artists.
For artists showcases, and sponsorships, contact
[email protected]
SPONSORED STAGE
Prominently promote your brand as a marquee sponsor on the Pavilion stage for the duration of the
Conference. Recording artists and bands will perform daily on a stage highlighting your logo and brand.
Stage Sponsorship also includes: Stage banner, magazine advertising, eblast logo, banner Ads, mention in all
advertising, press releases, flyers, commercial tags
Price for all three days $25,000
INDEPENDENT ARTIST SHOWCASES
The Conference has limited showcase slots for pre-screened independent recording artists to perform; artists
are allowed six-minute performances.
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Gospel Music Festival $750
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Independent Artist Showcase(s) $1000
Performing artists are featured on the Amalgamation and Urban Network websites, along with short bio, photo
and links
[email protected]
BE SEEN, BE HEARD
Be Seen & Be Heard (BSBH) is a creative opportunity for
artists, producers, musicians and songwriters to present
their music directly to key entertainment executives in an
private setting. Artists, producers, songwriters, and future
music executives: this experience is designed to take every
attendee to the next level! Come gain knowledge,
strengthen your skills, and showcase your music to
established professionals in the music industry. Chart Vision
Institute coordinates this segment of the Conference.
www.chartvisioninstitute.org
[email protected]
BENEFITS TO OUR SPONSORS
Conference product sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to directly reach top Music-Entertainment
business decision-makers. The Conference showcases executive perspectives, world-class management
strategies and cutting-edge practices in a spontaneous and engaging format.
The sponsors of the 2014 Conference received a tremendous amount of marketing advertising and branding
both on and off line….
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Over $100,000.00 in advertising through radio print media, eblast and social media
Over 100,000 flyers distributed
Over 1,000 on air commercials
Over 10 million emails sent out Over 50 million digital impression via websites and social media
Our attendees are the executive decision-makers and influencers sponsors want to reach; they attend because
they are actively seeking new information and new solutions to their business issues. Sponsors have the
opportunity to not only position their companies as thought leaders in areas of vital relevance to our
audience, but also to showcase their executives' expertise while building relationships that can drive their
future business.
BENEFITS TO OUR SPONSORS ( C O N T I N U E D )
The Conference is designed to create maximum brand awareness through the long-established and revived
event, and music-centric business model. The Conference allows brands to have greater flexibility and targeted
reach through engaging content that is constantly renewing itself, due to synergy across multiple platforms,
such as Amalgamation magazine, the actual Conference, and social media marketing.
Customized sponsorship/advertising packages: Each package will cater to the needs of our corporate
sponsors, advertising, and marketing
Qualified audiences and viewers: The Conference has the ability to target and capture behavioral and
demographic data from our attendees
Advertising and marketing campaign includes Radio Spots, Social Media Marketing, Print Media, Broadcast
Media, Publicity, Press Releases
PAST CONFERENCE SPONSORS
• Accelerated Radio
• Ncredible Records
• American Express
• Nokia
• ASCAP
• Paramount Pictures
• BET Networks
• Pearl Music Group
• BMI
• Recording Academy
• Capitol Records
• San Diego Monitor Newspaper
• Columbia Records
• San Diego’s Voice & View point
• Courvoisier
• SESAC
• Def Jam
• SIR
• General Motors
• Sprint
• Interscope Records
• Streetpace Music
• Magic 92.5
• Tanqueray
• Marble Ice Entertainment
• The Fam Agency
• Millennium Multi-Media
• Z900.3….and more!
EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Artist Showcases $1,000/Gospel $750
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Exhibit/Vendor Table $500 [email protected]
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Film Screenings $1500 [email protected]
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Golf Tournament – contact [email protected]
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Gospel Music Event – contact [email protected]
Keynote Event – contact [email protected]
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Late Night Parties/Club Events – contact [email protected]
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Showcase Stages - contact [email protected]
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Conference Streaming - contact [email protected]
Food & Beverage Events
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Cocktail Parties -- contact [email protected]
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Continental Breakfast - contact [email protected]
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Lunch Events - contact [email protected]
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Saturday Awards Dinner - contact [email protected]
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Patio Events - contact [email protected]
GIFTING SUITE
PROMOTIONAL ITEMS
This is a wonderful opportunity to offer an array
of product lines to Conference VIPs, and/or
paying registrants with stunning jewelry, fashion,
active wear, sunglasses, footwear, the finest in
body, skin and hair care, footwear, gourmet
cuisine, sweets, tantalizing drinks and more.
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VENDOR & EXHIBIT TABLES
Display or sell your items within in a high traffic
area of the Conference by sponsoring a kiosktable; perfect for items like artwork, books,
fashion, approved food items, electronics and
more. $500 Friday & Saturday.
Contact Kevin Briscoe
[email protected]
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Conference Bags $3500 –
[email protected]
Stuffers (amount items TBD) $300 –
[email protected]
Mixtape CD Sampler $500 per track –
[email protected]
Vendor/Exhibit Tables $500 –
[email protected]
Video Reel $500 – [email protected]
Amalgamation Conference Edition Magazine
Advertising $2500 Full Page/$1500 Half Page –
[email protected]
Conference Schedule Card $1500 –
[email protected]
Conference Badge $1500 –
[email protected]
Lanyard Sponsor $1500 –
[email protected]
Air/Travel Sponsor $5000 minimum –
[email protected]
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Platinum Sponsorship $25,000
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Marquee Stage Banner & Logo on Step N Repeat Banner
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Four-page spread in the Conference edition of Amalgamation Magazine
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5 Week Banner ad Campaign UN/Amalgamation sites/ and eblasts leading up to the Conference and 2
posts Conference e-blast
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Logo on Conference bags
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Multiple Signage throughout hotel (TBD)
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Video clip placed in rotation on video reel to be played in common area of hotel
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Exhibitor Table
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Exclusive Stage Performance & Meal Event (TBD)
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Banner Ads on the Amalgamation Mag and Urban Network Digital sites; mention in all template
advertising, press releases, flyers, broadcast media commercial tags, social media promotion
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A Banner Ad at all panels, promotional mention at select panels including a formal introduction
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300 30-sec spots on Urban Network Radio
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10 Conference Registrations
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Possible Travel/Hotel Host Sponsor
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Gold Sponsorship $15,000
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Two-page spread in Amalgamation Magazine Conference Edition
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Video clip placed in rotation on video reel to be played in the rooms and lobby of hotel
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Exhibitor Table
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Non Exclusive Stage Performance Event/Food & Beverage Event (TBD)
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Possible Travel/Hotel Host Sponsor
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Banner Ads on the Amalgamation Mag and Urban Network Digital sites; mention in all template
advertising, press releases, flyers, broadcast media commercial tags, social media promotion
•
A Banner Ad at all panels, promotional mention at select panels including a formal introduction
•
Step N Repeat Banner Signage
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100 30-sec spots on Urban Network Radio
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8 Conference Registrations
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
Silver Sponsorship $10,000
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Full-page Ad in Amalgamation Magazine Conference Edition
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Video clip placed in rotation on video reel to be played in the rooms and lobby of hotel
Exhibitor Table
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Non Exclusive Stage Performance Event
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Possible Travel/Hotel Host Sponsor
•
Banner Ads on the Amalgamation Mag and Urban Network Digital sites; mention in all template
advertising, press releases, flyers, broadcast media commercial tags, social media promotion
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50 30-sec spots on Urban Network Radio
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5 Conference Registrations
[email protected]
MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS
Media partners assist us in promoting the
Conference whether through traditional print
media, online news sites, the blogger sphere, or
through social media marketing. Radio and TV
publicity are also instrumental in forming media
partnerships.
CONFERENCE
PARTNERSHIPS
The benefits of being a Conference partner are
limitless as you not only work with us in creating
a memorable event, but in growing with the
conference each year while building solid and
priceless relationships industry wide.
NON-PROFIT PARTNER
Partial proceeds from the Music-Entertainment Summit 2015 will be donated to the Sweet Relief
Musicians Fund, based in , Orange County, Calif. Founded in 1994, Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
provides financial assistance to all types of career musicians who are struggling to make ends meet
while facing illness, disability, or age-related problems. In other words, Healing Musicians in Need.
Benefits have been performed in venues from Miami to Seattle, with performances donated by many
established and emerging artists. Nightclubs, concert halls, radio stations, internet sites, restaurants,
clothing and shoe companies, music retailers, athletes, actors, corporations, foundations and music
fans have all participated with Sweet Relief to assist struggling musicians.
The choice an individual makes to be a professional musician is one of sacrifice. The average income
across the various employment options while accounting for the part time nature of most
opportunities is less than $25,000 annually. Over 65% of professional musicians do not have health
insurance. While the financial hardship a musicians faces when dealing with illness or disability may
be a constant, we now face a burgeoning elder population of artists with little or no resources
available for such emergency situations.
We all have received so much out of music, it's time to give a little back!
https://www.sweetrelief.org/
CONTACT US
Arthur Mitchell
[email protected]
619-401-4014
270 East Douglas St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
www.urbannetworkdigital.com
David Mitchell
[email protected]
424.227.8046 office
310.770.2495 mobile
www.amalgamationmag.com