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Filming in Morocco was very special because it is the place I was born and grew up. As a television producer, Simran most recently glad a deal with ABC for a put pilot commitment to an untitled music-driven family drama series written by Miguel Nolla Scandal and inspired by the musical legacy of Selena Quintanilla, the Queen of Tejano music and one of the most iconic Mexican-American pop stars. Locations like Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago are becoming hot custodes for regional and popular Spanish-language music, growing the touring map for artists and building new fan bases throughout flyover country. Diego is a recording artist, singing in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with two albums under his belt, including the debut Diego and follow up, Indigo. Lễ trao giải File Latin tôn vinh các sản phẩm âm nhạc bằng tiếng Tây Ban Nha, Bồ Đào Nha được sản xuất trên latin billboard 2018 thế giới. Marc Anthony, which earns the highest debut on Hot Latin Songs Billboard Chart. Luis works closely with record labels, artists and their managers, industry elements and our cable affiliates to demonstrate the power of Music Choice to expose both emerging and established artists to millions of consumers via their televisions, online and mobile devices. Ricky also co-written, remixed and produce music for Pitbull, J Balvin, LP, David Guetta, Maroon 5, Psy, OKGo, Tout Parton, Britney Spears, Taeyang, G Dragon, Exile The Second and Camila.
MODERATOR: Dave Brooks, touring editor, Billboard PANELISTS: Tony Castañeda, CMN Events Michael Megret, Latino Events and Marketing Services John Pantle, APA Raj Saha, Milwaukee Bucks Arena Emily Simonitsch, Live Nation Presented by American Airlines MARCELLO BALLROOM, LEVEL 4 If women are underrepresented in film, TV and music, the problem is compounded when it comes to Latin women in film and, even more so, in music. Wenn Sie unseren Partnern gestatten, Cookies zu nutzen, um ähnliche Daten zu erfassen wie wir auf unseren Seiten, können diese auf unseren Seiten Werbung anbieten, die Ihren Interessen entspricht z. Retrieved April 22, 2018. J has collaborated with artists such as Daddy Yankee, Zion y Lennox, El Micha, Bad Bunny, Nicky Jam, Lapiz Conciente, Almighty, just to name a few.
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LANDO BALLROOM ADJACENT TO MARCELLO BALLROOM LEVEL 4 Sign up is now available for registered attendees. These millennials are changing the game in regional Mexican music. Moderated by Mexican music starmaker Pepe Garza. With the advent of different social media and streaming platforms, it has become an important revenue driver. A conversation with directors, labels and platforms on the most effective way to conceive, produce and monetize videos today. Moderator: Hannah Karp, News Director, Billboard Speaker: Roger Lynch, CEO, Pandora MARCELLO BALLROOM, LEVEL 4 With heavy-hitting mainstream producers Steve Aoki and RedOne, and Latin megaproducers Andres Torress and Mauricio Rengifo, this panel will discuss how to make a hit a global sensation! Locations like Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago are becoming hot beds for regional and popular Spanish-language music, growing the touring map for artists and building new fan bases throughout flyover country. This panel will feature the biggest buyers in the Midwest and examine what it takes to build an audience in the market and beyond. MODERATOR: Dave Brooks, touring editor, Billboard PANELISTS: Tony Castañeda, CMN Events Michael Megret, Latino Events and Marketing Services John Pantle, APA Raj Saha, Milwaukee Bucks Arena Emily Simonitsch, Live Nation Presented by American Airlines MARCELLO BALLROOM, LEVEL 4 If women are underrepresented in film, TV and music, the problem is compounded when it comes to Latin women in film and, even more so, in music. The results will be the catalyst for change in this proactive conversation with entertainment leaders that seeks to provide a blueprint to take steps toward proper representation at all levels of the industry. J has collaborated with artists such as Daddy Yankee, Zion y Lennox, El Micha, Bad Bunny, Nicky Jam, Lapiz Conciente, Almighty, just to name a few. He will be going on a European, US and Colombia concert tour beginning in May, and will continue promoting his album. He was recently one of the headliners in the massive Miami Bash event and also Mega Mezcla in NY. He has over 23 million followers on social media. Since launching in 1996, Dim Mak Records has become a launch pad for seminal acts such as The Chainsmokers, Bloc Party, The Bloody Beetroots and The Gossip through deftly marketed single and full-length releases and now has well over 900 releases to date. As a solo artist, AOKI has become a force of nature averaging over 250 tour dates per year. The song debuted at 1 in 43 countries and has since achieved Gold or Platinum status in 18 countries. Steve has also both donated and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for various charitable organizations including his own AOKI FOUNDATION with a primary goal of supporting organizations in the brain science and research areas with a specific focus on regenerative medicine and brain preservation. Bakula has appeared on Bloomberg TV, CNBC, Fox Business TV and is a frequent contributor to USA Today, Billboard, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Forbes. Hispanic television who owns a great charisma, passion and sense of humor. The Emmy® award-winning host is the only personality on Hispanic television with a daily vlog on YouTube called Bernal Vlog. The series airs every Sunday on Telemundo for the U. The 27-year-old actor rose to fame after participating in the internationally acclaimed production Rebelde, where he was best known for playing Rocco. The hit Mexican teenage soap opera ran for three seasons and is considered one of the most successful to date in Latin America. Diego is a recording artist, singing in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with two albums under his belt, including the debut Diego and follow up, Indigo. He unveiled his single The Hurt in 2015, described by Billboard. Stephen draws from his 20+ years of experience in strategy, marketing and business development in media technology to build a premier Latin Music video network. Under his leadership, VidaPrimo has created partnerships with dozens of new video platforms to promote and distribute Latin Music, launched the first 24-hour Latin Music Video livestream broadcast and produced music-based series for television, subscription, web and mobile platforms. Stephen came to VidaPrimo in 2016 from G2M Digital, a consultancy he founded for start-up companies in streaming media and mobile technology. He previously worked with Warner Bros. He speaks 5 languages. Originally from Puerto Rico, this talented artist has been surrounded by music since the moment he was born, which led him to have a passion for the art from an early age. For Christmas and all his birthdays, Bad Bunny would ask his parents for music CDs: rap, reggaetón, salsa, rock, and of his musical influences, artists like Tego Calderón, Vico C, Marc Anthony, among others. Although his parents were not musicians, they never stopped him from growing and developing in the art and allowed him to have an early beginning, singing every time he had a change at school. Bad Bunny never took formal music lessons or studied any instruments, but his passion led him to learn and perfect his talent on his own. He is a singer, composer and creator of his own songs by his own knowledge, and his music emanates a much more special internal rhythm that any musical training could have had. So much was his love for music that he began creating songs and uploading them to the popular video site, YouTube, and sharing them on social networks, where his fan base began to grow. This year, Bad Bunny demonstrated his already overwhelming power, influence and demand by dominating Europe with a 20-day concert tour during which he performed 23 sold-out concerts to audiences of thousands of fans, a monumental achievement so early in his career, which grows exponentially day by day. Adding even more achievements to his book of accolades, upon returning from Europe, the singer- songwriter joined other stars of urban music at the Latin Trap Panel, part of the Billboard Latin Music Conference 2017, a great step and honor for any artist in his first year of career. This year, Bad Bunny also conquered Argentina with two back-to-back, sold out concerts at the renowned Stadium Luna Park in Buenos Aires. The artist began enjoying the results of all his hard work and efforts throughout the year, but the highlight of his 2017 was being nominated to the most prestigious awards ceremony in the industry, the Latin GRAMMY. The remix of the song features Nicki Minaj and 21 Savage, and immediately became an unstoppable force in the general market, reaching millions of streams just days after its release. With a short but stunning career, Bad Bunny has had colossal levels of success, with his music not only being heard in his native Puerto Rico or in Latin America, but also throughout the United States and Europe. Currently, Bad Bunny has almost a billion views on YouTube and an overwhelming number of visits on other digital platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal and Pandora, which pens his as one of the top Latin urban artists of the moment and one of the pioneers of the Latin Trap movement. Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes are one of the top rising stars in the Regional Mexican genre. The new album has 15 songs in total and it includes songs by renowned composers like Luciano Luna, Omar Tarazón, Danilo Aviles, among others. The video already surpassed the 197 million views on YouTube. Originally from Villa Juarez, municipality of Navolato in the state of Sinaloa, Ulices belongs to a farming family. He lives with his father, a manager who oversees crop production and planning for several farms, his mom who is a housewife and his two sisters. Besides playing the guitar, Ulices also plays requinto, bass and drums and he wants to learn how to play the accordion and the violin in the near future. Ulices Chaidez loves ballads, he likes to play soccer and spend time with his family. He would have loved to been able to record a song with the recently deceased Ariel Camacho and his ultimate dream is to do a duet with Miguel Angulo, one of the icons of the Campirana genre. But Chess — whose grandfather, Leonard, founded legendary Chess Records in 1950, is humbled by the work ethic of his musically-inclined lineage. After the sale of ARC Music, Chess along with partner Juan Carlos Barguil saw an opportunity in the untapped genre of Latin music. He has widened the reach of previously undiscovered artists, reintroduced older songs through synch in film, television and advertising, and created new streams of revenue for artists and catalogs alike. Other clients include Dreamworks, Universal Studios, Electronic Arts, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures, Konami, Nike, Coca-Cola, Marlboro, Mercedes, Land Rover, Lincoln, United Airlines, Tag Heuer, Mountain Dew, and UGG footwear. Wright Clark taught the Music Supervision for Film and TV class at UCLA Extension and continues to be a featured speaker and panelist about music and entertainment worldwide. Paola Colmenares is an entertainment lawyer, artist manager, and entrepreneur. Fifteen years ago, she founded The Colmenares Group, a pioneer company in creative, artistic development, and legal consulting for the Latin American entertainment industry. She played a key role in the formation of the Cluster de Musica, Bogota Board of Directors , and the Latin American Music Managers Forum MMF Latam. ADRIEL FAVELA is the young promise of Regional Mexican music. An avid singer, composer and musician of multiple instruments, Adriel also has a privileged voice and innovative ideas. Adriel Favela was born in San Francisco, but from an early age he lived in Sonora, Mexico with his grandparents. His taste for music manifested from the age of 6, when he played the drums, an instrument that he specialized in over time. He then learned electric bass, accordion and piano, all at the same time, and at 15 he composed his first song, precisely inspired by his grandfather. Only someone with the attitude and performing skills of Adriel Favela can present this topic and be so successful at it. The artist also performed multiple times throughout the U. Adriel, want to represent all Hispanics by showing that they all want to make this a better nation by working hard and honorably because we are all just like Juan. Recognized for his improvisations, Unique Dance Moves and party attitude, Chucho Flash continues with his success. His last hit ft. Arcangel, has more than 11M views on Youtube and reached position 30 on Billboard Latin Chart. Singer, songwriter and actress Becky G was born for the spotlight and her multifaceted career is shaping up to be nothing short of iconic. It reached 1 in Spain both on Spotify and in Digital Sales and the Top Ten in eight countries on Spotify with 1s in Honduras and El Salvador in addition to Spain. Its official video debuted at 1 on YouTube in six countries, reached 100 million views in its first month and currently boasts 1. Becky G has the second-most top ten hits among female artists, trailing only Shakira. She has toured alongside Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Austin Mahone, J Balvin, Fifth Harmony and Jason Derulo and has recorded collabs with Pitbull, Yandel, and CNCO, among others. Becky was recently honored by her home city of Inglewood, California for her contributions to the Hispanic community. Pepe began in radio as an announcer, soon becoming a programmer of prominent stations first in Mexico, and later in the United States, where now he has been heading up Qué Buena, KBUE-FM, in Southern California for almost 20 years. During his years over the airwaves, Pepe has created and promoted very popular characters, such as Don Cheto, one of the most beloved radio voices in the United States, and the historical El Morro, back in Mexico. But for Pepe, his greatest achievement to date has been to be both the founder and executive producer the La Radio Awards. In his role as a composer, Pepe has penned songs recorded by popular and legendary performers such as Jenni Rivera, Natalia Jiménez, Julión Álvarez, Caliber 50, El Coyote, Bronco, La Arrolladora, Rieleros del Norte, and Voz de Mando. To empower and support other composers, Pepe founded Arpa Music along with his brother Alejandro Garza. Currently, Pepe is focusing on social network development, and already has hundreds of thousands of followers. On YouTube alone he has more than 700,000 subscribers, and some of his videos reach 3, 4 and 7. As well as working on TV shows Enoutage, Heroes, Third-watch and many more. His advertising credits include, Target with Natalia Lafourcade , Verizon Campaign with Prince Royce-Winner of a Latin Billboard marketing award , Heineken, Khols Campaign with Mark Anthony and J-Lo , Pepsi ton ame a few. Found by Levin in 2008, the organization aims to usher the entertainment industry in a new direction: creating visual and musical content that helps develop the mission of non-profits and social causes. With Music Has No Enemies, Levin has partnered with Amnesty International, The Obama Foundation, Rainforest Alliance, Orphaned Starfish Foundation, amongst others. Ricky Luna is a 2015 Latin Grammy award- winning producer with fantastic success in the sync world. His music has been licensed for The Fate Of The Furious, Tomb Raider, Power Rangers, 22 Jump Street, Get Hard, Ride Along 2, Step Up, Empire, Lethal Weapon, Vice, Vice Principle and EA Sports. Ricky also co-written, remixed and produce music for Pitbull, J Balvin, LP, David Guetta, Maroon 5, Psy, OKGo, Dolly Parton, Britney Spears, Taeyang, G Dragon, Exile The Second and Camila. Ricky Luna has worked side by side with Interscope Records, Sony Records, Atlantic Records, Ultra Records, Universal Latino, Universal Music Group, Universal Pictures, Universal Latino Pictures, Sony Latin Music, YG Entertainment, Avex Music, Capitol Records, Lions Gate Films and Warner Brothers Pictures. Prior to joining the team at Pandora, he served as the founding CEO of Sling TV, where he led the creation and launch of the over-the-top streaming television service that delivers live sports, news and entertainment to broadband-connected devices. He joined DISH in 2009 where he led the launch of DishWorld now Sling International. Prior to joining DISH, he served as Chairman and CEO of Video Networks International, Ltd. He also previously served as president and CEO of Chello Broadband N. Prior to Chello, Roger was a technology investment banker with Morgan Stanley in New York, Silicon Valley and London. He received his Master of Business Administration with Highest Distinction from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College and his Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Southern California. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Camille Soto Malave has worked in the Latin music industry for more than 12 years now. She graduated in 2003 from Florida International University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and in 2008, she graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad School of Law. A, where she developed the necessary discipline and expertise required to run her own company. The company name was changed to GLAD Empire Get Low Artist Development in 2015 and is now home to five known divisions: Get Low Records — record label Get Low Studio — recording studio based in Orlando, FL GLAD Core — digital distribution platform GLAD — artist development and publishing GLAD Arts — graphic and video design Concentrating her law practice in the music business, especially copyright and trademarks, Camille has worked closely with major Latin artists for the past decade. As a music publishing expert, she is responsible for organizing many artist catalogues and aiding hundreds of independent artists collect millions of dollars in royalties owed to them. In 2018, Mariu will release her third album, a 6-song EP called BRUTAL. Her new single TODA LA NOCHE will be part of this production, featuring Buxxi, a Colombian artist and producer. TODA LA NOCHE is a combination of her Colombian roots mixed with the rhythm of Latin Pop. Mariu is excited to be performing at the Tijuana stadium in the Mexican Teletón and at two very special shows to present her new EP for the first time: the first will be a show open to the public in the Mexico City Subway on March 23rd and the second will be the Billboard showcase in Las Vegas USA on April 24th prior to the Latin Billboard awards. The official launch of BRUTAL on Mexican radio and on various digital platforms is scheduled for April. Michael Megret is Vice President of Latino Events and Marketing Services. LEMS is a private West Texas based company focused on producing and marketing Latino concerts in Texas and the Southwest. The markets they are focused on are: Las Vegas, Phoenix, El Paso, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, McAllen and Laredo. They also help companies reach the flourishing Latino consumer by specializing in Latino outlets and keeping up with what is currently trending. Michael is following in the deep footsteps of his father, Lazaro Megret, President of LEMS. Lazaro is a pioneer in the Latin concert industry and has marked over 30 successful years in the entertainment machine. It was staged in an old barn, behind the El Paso County Coliseum. Michael enlisted in the U. Army before his 18th birthday and served as a paratrooper for almost 4 years. Since then, Michael has worked almost every aspect of a concert including hospitality and catering. He has been married for the last 13 years and has a 10 year old daughter. Laura Molen serves as Executive Vice President, Lifestyle and Hispanic Advertising Sales Group, NBCUniversal. In this role, Molen has strategic oversight of all advertising sales initiatives for Bravo, Oxygen, E! Molen reports to Linda Yaccarino, Chairman, Client Partnership and Advertising Sales, NBCUniversal. From 2011-2013, Molen served as Executive Vice President of Network Sales for Univision Communications Inc. Prior to joining Univision, Molen served as Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships for VH1 Ad Sales and Marketing at MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom. Molen also previously served as vice president, National Sales Manager for both VH1 and Spike TV. Molen was a 16-year veteran of Viacom, also holding several positions within UPN and Paramount Domestic Television. Before Viacom, she held account executive positions at E! She has also worked on the advertising agency side in buying roles at McCann Erickson and Grey Advertising. Laura is a graduate of the S. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Just like a Motif symbol, the artist, producer, D. His electronic-edgy sound with Latin influences shape the DNA of his music. Motiff, was born in Caracas, Venezuela on September 25, 1984. At the early age of 5 he began to play every instrument in sight. These close involvements led him to the acceptance into the Music Conservatory at the age of six where he later studied music theory and perfected his performance of various instruments. In 1996, Motiff brought his talent to the United States, assimilating to the culture while integrating his unique sound and rhythms to the diversity of the Miami music scene. In 2004, Motiff was given the opportunity to apply his gift and work closely with Jose Miguel Velazquez, a popular music producer and vocal coach to the stars. One beat at a time, he co-produced for Latin music artists like David Bisbal, Don Omar, David Bustamante, Shalim and Pimpinela. He is the mastermind behind hits such as Jencarlos feat. Marc Anthony, which earns the highest debut on Hot Latin Songs Billboard Chart. The song logged nearly 4,000 downloads sold its first week, according to Nielsen Music, enough for a No. Signing a management deal with Magnus, entertainment company by Marc Anthony, releases of Gente De Zonas album and singles from Fanny Lu, Alex Sensation, a remake of the classic party anthem with Los Del Rio featuring Gente De Zona. Teaming up with urban music superstar Wisin, the No. Multiple GRAMMY-winning producer, musician and songwriter, RedOne, has become one of the most successful and sought after record producers and songwriters in the world. His work includes more than 70 international hit singles, including 35 and counting 1 singles. The Swedish Music Publishers Association has awarded RedOne with multiple distinguished awards including Composer of the Year, Song of the Year Bad Romance , and Most Played Song of the Year Bad Romance. Most recently, RedOne wrote and produced the chart-topping anthem, Hala Madrid…Y Nada Mas, for champion soccer team Real Madrid. The inspirational anthem features vocals from the players themselves. In less than 8 hours, the song shot straight to 1 on multiple music charts all across Europe. Marc Anthony Rain Over Me, to name a few. He has also crafted career surging hits Dance Again, On The Floor and Papi with Jennifer Lopez, and led as Executive Producer on her album Love?. Additionally, RedOne has contributed his time and talent to several charity recordings including producing with Quincy Jones We Are The World 25 for Haiti and Bokra. In 2016 RedOne started his own solo artist project. City, Serayah, and Shaggy, and reached Top 40 on the Billboard charts. His lip sync video that featured celebrities from all around the world reached over 200M views. His next single, Boom Boom features Daddy Yankee, French Montana, and Dinah Jane of Fifth Harmony and was released on October 27th 2017. Hearing the track makes you want to dance and forget about all the craziness happening in the world right now, and I feel very blessed to have all these amazing artists on my song including Daddy Yankee, Dinah Jane, and French Montana. Filming in Morocco was very special because it is the place I was born and grew up. To see Daddy Yankee, Dinah Jane, and French Montana, as well as Amanda Cerny and all the other amazing social media influencers enjoying Morocco and describing it as an experience of a lifetime was very rewarding for me. There is so much more to explore. Maybe in the next video? John Pantle is Vice President in the Concerts department at APA, where he has developed the touring careers of numerous artists, including Diamante Electrico, Hatsune Miku, Ile, Julieta Venegas, Kinky, La Santa Cecilia, Little Jesus, Molotov, Natalia Lafourcade, Perfume, Public Enemy, Reik, Residente, Run DMC, Sekai No Owari, World of Dance Live! Pantle started his career in 1999 as an indie promoter in Orange County and co-promoted shows with Goldenvoice before becoming Talent Buyer at House of Blues Los Angeles and eventually the Head of Development for the HOB Club Network. His division oversaw the direct booking, industry relations and talent procurement for more than 2,500 events for clients that included Disney and Microsoft. In 2004, Pantle joined The Agency Group where he developed national and international tours for several artists including Pit Bull and Café Tacvba. In 2007, he joined UTA where he built artists such as Calle 13, Camila, and Pepe Aguilar. Paul Presburger is Chief Executive Officer of Pantelion Films and PANTAYA and Co-founder of Globalgate Entertainment. He brings a rich and successful history of delivering films, television programming and other content to niche audiences across Europe, Asia, Latin America and the U. Pantelion, a joint venture between Lionsgate and Groupo Televisa, is the first major Latino Hollywood and the face of Hispanic entertainment in the U. PANTAYA is the first-ever premium Spanish-language streaming destination in the U. This subscription video-on-demand service offers the largest selection of movies in Spanish, including first-run exclusives and select movies while they are in theaters in Latin America, and soon will debut stand-up comedy specials. Andres Torres and Mauricio Rengifo are a Los Angeles based production team who have worked with artists such as Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, OneRepublic, Sebastian Yatra, Morat, Cali Y El Dandee, Nacho, Alejandro Fernández, Carlos Vives, among many others. From October 2015 until present they have amassed 9. They were born in Colombia and started their respective careers there. Andres on the other side has been developing a career as a session musician, producer, and songwriter, He earned a LatinGrammy for his work with Alejandro Sanz and received several nominations. In 2015, Andres Torres and Mauricio Rengifo decided to join forces in the production side after a long friendship and professional relationship. Luis works closely with record labels, artists and their managers, industry representatives and our cable affiliates to demonstrate the power of Music Choice to expose both emerging and established artists to millions of consumers via their televisions, online and mobile devices. The collection includes a total of 500+ music videos and features a wide variety of Latin music genres, including Pop Latino, Música Urbana, Tropicales, Regional Mexican and Rock Latino. In September 2009, Diana Rodriguez became the first female to be appointed to the top post of a major U. Rodriguez began her career in 1993 at the age of 23 as a radio promoter for ToCo Records, a dance music label in her native Bogota, Colombia that was distributed by Phillips. She later moved on to Polygram, which was thereafter acquired by Universal Music. At Universal Colombia, Rodriguez ascended to the role of Sr. Frontline Product Manager for the Andean Region of Latin America i. She is also a partner in Charco Colombia, a booking agency created to cater to artists in Central and South America. Rodriguez also manages Grammy award winning La Santa Cecilia and 3 time Latin Grammy Award winning Diamante Eléctrico Simran A. Singh is a seasoned entertainment attorney with a varied multimedia background. He concentrates his practice in the areas of music, film, television, and corporate law, representing Billboard and Grammy-award winning recording artists and producers, leading independent record and production companies, documentarians, filmmakers, global entertainment, media and technology corporations, premier internet advertising networks, entertainment executives and high net-worth individuals in connection with a multitude of music, film and television business dealings. As a television producer, Simran most recently closed a deal with ABC for a put pilot commitment to an untitled music-driven family drama series written by Miguel Nolla Scandal and inspired by the musical legacy of Selena Quintanilla, the Queen of Tejano music and one of the most iconic Mexican-American pop stars. Additionally, he is a frequent speaker at music, digital, and entertainment conferences. AII research focuses on inclusion in film, television, and digital media and all facets of the music industry. Smith has written over 100 journal articles, book chapters, and reports on media content patterns and effects. Her research examines inclusion in a yearly analysis of top-grossing films on screen, behind the camera, executive ranks and in popular music artists, songwriters, producers , and she was the principal investigator of the CARD report. Smith speaks routinely on issues of inequality. She has given a TED Talk and spoken at the United Nations, the White House, Sundance Film Festival, Promax and LUNAFEST. Smith is the intellectual heft behind the content based research of the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media 2005-2014 and the qualitative and quantitative research sponsored by the Sundance Institute and Women in Film 2012-2015. Her work has set the national conversation on employment practices on screen and behind the camera in film. Senator Barbara Boxer also cited Dr. In terms of the popular press, Dr. In addition to research, Dr. Smith shares solutions on inequality built on research and practices from academia, law, and organizational communication. She introduced the idea of the Inclusion Rider to the entertainment industry via her 2016 TED talk and a 2014 opinion piece in The Hollywood Reporter. With Kalpana Kotagal and Fanshen Cox DiGiovanni, she developed and disseminated contract language to interested actors, directors, and other industry stakeholders. In 2015, LA Weekly named Dr. Smith the most influential person in Los Angeles. Throughout the last two years, Spiff has worked on recruiting top Latin and American producers to place his star studded line up of friends. The album is set to have Daddy Yankee and Rick Ross on one single; and then French Montana and Nicky Jam on another, just to name a few. In an era where rap is no longer just rap, Spiff has taken the lead to carve a lane for cross-over fusion of having Latin Urban and American Hip-Hop artists on street, afro- and Caribbean-inspired beats. In addition, the single topped number nine in the Billboard Tropical charts. With the countdown set by many for the release of this album in May 2018, Spiff is preparing himself to release the singles with collaborations that the world would have never imagined. According to VIBE Magazine, this project is set to be one to go down in the history of music. F rom writing and producing rock and pop music, to scoring films and commercials, to recording original material on his own record label, Alistar Records, he is a musician, artist, producer, songwriter and mixer who also sings, plays guitars, keyboards, drums, and bass on all his music as recorded in his private studio. He frequently contributes music to television shows including EMPIRE, Star, CSI:NY, Criminal Minds, How I Met Your Mother, Dexter, Smallville, American Idol, Face Off, among others. Carlos is currently working in Chicago on the network TV show EMPIRE and continues to work between Los Angeles and Chicago writing and producing for recording artists and other projects. She has released 7 albums, with over 10 Top charting singles and is the Youngest Solo Artist to win a Latin Music Billboard award. As founder and CEO of the fiercely independent ONErpm — a digital music distribution company and one of the Top 20 MCN Multi-Channel Networks on YouTube in the world — he implements data-driven technology and guides creative teams to deliver dynamic music business solutions to over 100,000+ artists and music labels worldwide. The company has garnered acclaim for producing innovative services while offering artists marketing solutions and direct-to-fan tools. ONErpm further supports content owners through direct-to-fan engagement opportunities, custom marketing campaigns, detailed sales analytics and business intelligence. The company has flourished on YouTube in recent years and recently reached 7 billion views per month on its network. ONErpm projects 10 billion monthly views with an audience of 400 million subscribers by the end of the year. ONErpm holds the distinction of being the only large-scale music technology company not funded by venture capital. Zunz is a former musician who began his entrepreneurial path using business to create change. In 2005 he founded Verge Records, an innovative engine of social change predicated on releasing music from impoverished neighborhoods to yield profits that could then be reinvested back into those communities in need. His business plan for Verge earned him the Grand Prize of the 2006 NYU Business Plan Competition. He has been featured on Fox News, CNN, NPR, in Billboard and Performer Magazine, and he has spoken at numerous industry panels including Billboard Latin Music Conference, New Music Seminar, SXSW and CMJ. Now, there is more capital, liberty, and flexibility in the business that I can now pass on to my clients. For all press and media inquiries: Harold Loren 323 303-7440 LANDO BALLROOM ADJACENT TO MARCELLO BALLROOM LEVEL 4 Sign up is now available for registered attendees. These millennials are changing the game in regional Mexican music. Moderated by Mexican music starmaker Pepe Garza. With the advent of different social media and streaming platforms, it has become an important revenue driver. A conversation with directors, labels and platforms on the most effective way to conceive, produce and monetize videos today. Moderator: Hannah Karp, News Director, Billboard Speaker: Roger Lynch, CEO, Pandora MARCELLO BALLROOM, LEVEL 4 With heavy-hitting mainstream producers Steve Aoki and RedOne, and Latin megaproducers Andres Torress and Mauricio Rengifo, this panel will discuss how to make a hit a global sensation! Locations like Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago are becoming hot beds for regional and popular Spanish-language music, growing the touring map for artists and building new fan bases throughout flyover country. This panel will feature the biggest buyers in the Midwest and examine what it takes to build an audience in the market and beyond. MODERATOR: Dave Brooks, touring editor, Billboard PANELISTS: Tony Castañeda, CMN Events Michael Megret, Latino Events and Marketing Services John Pantle, APA Raj Saha, Milwaukee Bucks Arena Emily Simonitsch, Live Nation Presented by American Airlines MARCELLO BALLROOM, LEVEL 4 If women are underrepresented in film, TV and music, the problem is compounded when it comes to Latin women in film and, even more so, in music. The results will be the catalyst for change in this proactive conversation with entertainment leaders that seeks to provide a blueprint to take steps toward proper representation at all levels of the industry. These millennials are changing the game in regional Mexican music. Moderated by Mexican music starmaker Pepe Garza. With the advent of different social media and streaming platforms, it has become an important revenue driver. A conversation with directors, labels and platforms on the most effective way to conceive, produce and monetize videos today. Moderator: Hannah Karp, News Director, Billboard Speaker: Roger Lynch, CEO, Pandora MARCELLO BALLROOM, LEVEL 4 With heavy-hitting mainstream producers Steve Aoki and RedOne, and Latin megaproducers Andres Torress and Mauricio Rengifo, this panel will discuss how to make a hit a global sensation! Locations like Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago are becoming hot beds for regional and popular Spanish-language music, growing the touring map for artists and building new fan bases throughout flyover country. This panel will feature the biggest buyers in the Midwest and examine what it takes to build an audience in the market and beyond. MODERATOR: Dave Brooks, touring editor, Billboard PANELISTS: Tony Castañeda, CMN Events Michael Megret, Latino Events and Marketing Services John Pantle, APA Raj Saha, Milwaukee Bucks Arena Emily Simonitsch, Live Nation Presented by American Airlines MARCELLO BALLROOM, LEVEL 4 If women are underrepresented in film, TV and music, the problem is compounded when it comes to Latin women in film and, even more so, in music. The results will be the catalyst for change in this proactive conversation with entertainment leaders that seeks to provide a blueprint to take steps toward proper representation at all levels of the industry. These millennials are changing the game in regional Mexican music. Moderated by Mexican music starmaker Pepe Garza. With the advent of different social media and streaming platforms, it has become an important revenue driver. A conversation with directors, labels and platforms on the most effective way to conceive, produce and monetize videos today. Moderator: Hannah Karp, News Director, Billboard Speaker: Roger Lynch, CEO, Pandora MARCELLO BALLROOM, LEVEL 4 With heavy-hitting mainstream producers Steve Aoki and RedOne, and Latin megaproducers Andres Torress and Mauricio Rengifo, this panel will discuss how to make a hit a global sensation! Locations like Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago are becoming hot beds for regional and popular Spanish-language music, growing the touring map for artists and building new fan bases throughout flyover country. This panel will feature the biggest buyers in the Midwest and examine what it takes to build an audience in the market and beyond. MODERATOR: Dave Brooks, touring editor, Billboard PANELISTS: Tony Castañeda, CMN Events Michael Megret, Latino Events and Marketing Services John Pantle, APA Raj Saha, Milwaukee Bucks Arena Emily Simonitsch, Live Nation Presented by American Airlines MARCELLO BALLROOM, LEVEL 4 If women are underrepresented in film, TV and music, the problem is compounded when it comes to Latin women in film and, even more so, in music. The results will be the catalyst for change in this proactive conversation with entertainment leaders that seeks to provide a blueprint to take steps toward proper representation at all levels of the industry.