Monday, September 12
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Lisner Auditorium

05: Is Digital Distribution a Good Deal for Artists?

It’s been two years since the launch of Apple’s iTunes Music Store, and the number of downloads and subscription services continues to rise. Record labels have been posting significant revenue from digital sales, but are musicians and artists seeing a financial benefit yet?  If so, how? From where? Representatives from record labels, digital music stores, digital distributors and artists’ agents will discuss.

Walter McDonough General Counsel, Future of Music Coalition (moderator)
Kevin Arnold Founder/CEO, IODA (Independent Online Distribution Alliance)
Slim Moon Owner, Kill Rock Stars
David Pakman Managing Director, eMusic/Dimensional Associates
David Printis President/CEO, DE-Urecords.com
Tim Quirk GM, Music Content and Programming, RealNetworks

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