Industry Pics: Kobalt, Copyright Society of the South, Vintage King Audio

Kobalt’s Creative Team at Global Creative Conference

Kobalt’s Creative team, led by Sas Metcalfe, met in Los Angeles, CA on April 20, 2015 at the annual Kobalt Music Publishing Global Creative Conference. Members of the Nashville office were part of the team which got together to educate each other on signings, listen to new songs and learn about Kobalt’s technology and evolving businesses. 

Pictured (L-R): Front row: Benjamin Groff, Simon Moor, Sue Drew, Sas Metcalfe, Johan Ekelund, Matthias Kind, Nick Robinson. Row behind: Bob Bortnick, Amanda Samii, Laura Alexander, Stephanie Cox, Whitney Daane, Miller Williams, Anna Schlafer, Jamie McLaughlin, Amanda Brown, Al “Butter” McLean, Sam Winwood, Sian Walter, Paige Parsons, Swantje Weinert, Sean Dishman, Eve Fairley, Lisa Holmgren, Dominque Keegan, Leslie Ahrens.

Copyright Society of the South Discusses Spotify Strategy

The Copyright Society of the South recently welcomed guest James Duffett-Smith, Global Head of Publisher Relations of Spotify. During the membership luncheon at ASCAP, Duffett-Smith explained Spotify’s strategy to encourage premium subscriptions.

Pictured (L-R): John Barker, Misha Hunke, John Rolfe, Jill Napier, James Duffett-Smith, Denise Stevens, Karl Braun and Ted Goldthrope. Photo: Kathryn Graham

Vintage King Audio and PMC Host Session At ASCAP Expo

For the sixth year in a row at the ASCAP “I Create Music Expo” in Hollywood, The Professional Monitor Company (PMC) and Vintage King Audio presented a session with music industry leaders. “Production Secrets For Songwriters” addressed songwriters and artists who want to learn the production, arrangement and mix tricks and tips. Leading the discussion were famed producers/mixers Rob Chiarelli and Michael James.

Pictured (L-R) at ASCAP’s “I Create Music” are PMC President of Sales & Marketing Maurice Patist; speakers Michael James and Rob Chiarelli; Vintage King Sales Representatives Jeffrey Ehrenberg and Chris Bolitho. Photo: David Goggin