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Joe Conyers III Speaks at MusicBiz 2018, Discusses Future of Streaming and Music Rights
Joe Conyers III, Co-Founder and General Manager of Songtrust and VP Technology at Downtown Music Publishing, shared his insights at the Music Business Association's MusicBiz event in Nashville, May 2018.
During his talk, Conyers addressed various topics including international and domestic songwriter royalties, rights, markets, and metadata. While a detailed transcript or specific insights from his presentation could not be found in the current search results, it is known that he likely discussed the fragmentation of royalty systems between domestic and international collections, the need for centralized and transparent metadata standards, and the growing impact of digital streaming on songwriter rights and earnings.
Conyers also touched upon the challenges of "ancient infrastructure" at collecting societies, highlighting the complexity of international royalty collection, disparities in songwriter compensation across territories, and the importance of accurate metadata for ensuring proper payments.
Since joining Songtrust, Conyers has led its growth from under 1,000 to over 100k writers with works recorded by various GRAMMY-winning/nominated artists. At Downtown Music Publishing, he oversees digital/new media licensing, product management, and other technology-focused initiatives.
In addition to his role at Songtrust and Downtown, Conyers advises a number of startups directly, through Downtown's portfolio, as a Techstars Music Mentor, and others less formally. He was named a Digital Power Player by Billboard Magazine in 2017 and 2016.
Discussions at MusicBiz 2018 also included the impacts of cheaper smartphones on streaming growth in international urban markets, the future of Alexa and terrestrial radio, and the global reach of playlists.
For more information about Joe Conyers III, visit his personal website at https://joeconyers.com/ or find his LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeconyers/. Songtrust is an online service that helps music makers and rights holders collect their royalties. For more information about Songtrust, visit https://www.songtrust.com/.
- In his role at Downtown Music Publishing, Joe Conyers III oversees digital/new media licensing and technology-focused initiatives, demonstrating his interest in both the music and technology business sectors.
- At MusicBiz 2018, discussions ventured into the intersection of technology and entertainment, with Conyers addressing the fragmentation of royalty systems and the need for centralized metadata standards in the music industry, showcasing the influence of technology on the future of business and entertainment.
