TV: The Final Frontier

for Making Money in Music?

#ShowMeTheMoneySX2017

Panelists: Amanda Krieg Thomas, Peter Davis, Robert LowryModerator: Kristen Agee

OverviewShow Me The Money! It's becoming harder and harder to make money in music, yet our access for discovering new artists is the highest it’s ever been. In an era of countless social platforms, linear TV, VOD and a constant stream of new music, how do you stand out from the crowd in this over saturated market?

This panel takes a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day process of music supervisors finding, selecting and licensing music. We’ll talk creative shifts, tips and proper etiquette when prepping your music for film, TV and digital. If sync is the final frontier for artists to make money, how can you increase your chances to get your music into the right hands and ultimately get paid?

Panelists

• Amanda Krieg Thomas- Neophonic• Peter Davis- Bunim-Murray• Robert Lowry- Sweater Weather Music

Moderated by Kristen Agee- 411 Music Group

Getting to Know Us, Getting to Know All About Us…

Tell us about YOU: – What’s your background?– Where do you work?– How did you get into what you’re doing now?– What do you do day-to-day?

Internal vs. External– How do you work with your internal team?– What is the process for selecting music and

coordinating with networks, editors, directors, producers or production companies?

– How do you work with composers, artists, music libraries, publishers and labels?

– What are the most important factors in your job?

Submit to Me– What do you expect from people submitting music

to you?– Is there an etiquette or protocol to follow when

pitching music?– Do you take outside pitches or only work with

trusted vendors?– How important is clearance in the entire process?

Additional Questions• How has the licensing industry changed since you started in the biz?• Is it harder to maintain or have budgets on projects?• Have new mandates at companies you’re working with impacted your

options and ability to choose music?• How can music rights holders make enough money to survive and work

within this business?• How have you seen music shift stylistically in the last few years? • How do trends and viral videos have an impact on music selection for film

and TV? • What do you see as the future of music licensing? What are the

challenges, pitfalls and potential positive changes?