SheTek Conference NYC 2013 | Women In Entertainment – June 1, 2013

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SheTek Conference launches its first annual event in New York City to highlight the careers, experiences, and insight of professional women in entertainment.

Join the panelists as they discuss topics on music, tv, film, and technology and examine the latest trends in the entertainment industry.

SheTek Conference NYC 2013 will include keynote speakers, discussion panels, and networking opportunities. Our discussion panels are exclusive to women, as a way to empower and push forward our relevant roles in entertainment.

**The event is open to all audience members!!

Conference Schedule

11am-12pm Keynote Speaker Address –  “Women In Entertainment”

Wendy Day @RapCoalition

  • Founder, Rap Coalition
  • Consultant to Independent Artist and Record Labels
  • Author: “ The Knowledge To Succeed: How To Get A Record Deal”
  • aScratchyThroat.com

MODERATOR – Fiona Bloom

Fiona Bloom @FionaBloom


12:30 pm – 1:30 pm – “The Business of Music”

TOPICS:

  • DIY Platforms For Independent Artist
  • Artist and Manager Relationships
  • Legal Protection In Writing
  • Performance Rights & Mechanical Royalties

PANELISTS

Tiffany Mynon @TiffanyMynon

  • VP, Platinum Boy Music
  • Songwriter & Performer of Theme Song – Keyshia (Cole)& Daniels
    “Family First” Reality Show on BET

Jennifer Newman Sharpe @JNSLawOffices

  • Entertainment Attorney, Law Offices of Jennifer Newman Sharpe
  • Vice President & General Counsel, Women in Music (WIM)

Cindy da Silva @daSilvaArtists

  • Artist Management
  • Clients: The Zombies, Et Tu Brucé, Ladyboi, J.Scar, Lori Martini (songwriter)
  • Talent Coordinator – “Love For Levon”
  • Stage Manager – Electric Zoo Music Festival
  • Blog – http://www.rantsfromtherocks.com

2pm -3pm  – “Music Streams – Distribution and Synchronization”

TOPICS:

  • Music Distribution & Licensing
  • Digital Distribution Outlets
  • Pitching Music To Film & TV
  • Role Of Music Supervisor & Music Clearances


PANELISTS

Jen Brown @Believe_USA @TheBomberJacket

  • Digital Marketing & Label Management, Believe Digital USA
  • Founder, THE BOMBER JACKET
  • Blog- thebomberjacket.com

Jessica A. Sobhraj @JessicaSobhraj

  • Co-Chair of Fundraising, Women In Music (WIM)
  • Music Supervisor
  • Digital Media & Content Licensing Consultant
  • Co-Founder, Sir Groovy

 Robin Joseph

  • Sr. Creative Director, Film & TV – Primary Wave Music Publishing (www.primarywavemusic.com)
  • Music Supervisor – La Ti Done Music Supervision (Once in a Lullaby: The PS22 Chorus Story, Dumbbells, American Gladiators, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)

3:30 pm- 4:30pm  – “Marketing, Branding & Social Media”

TOPICS:

  • Networking & Rules Of Engagement
  • Popularity & Revenue
  • Launching Branding Campaigns
  • Publicity Toolkits
  • Blogging

PANELISTS

Michelle McDevitt @AudibleTreats

  • Co-founder & President of Audible Treats, a boutique entertainment marketing and publicity company
  • Professor, “Promotions and Publicity”  Music Business Graduate Program (NYU)
  • Past and current clients include Kreayshawn, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Talib Kweli, MiKE WiLL Made It, Kool Keith, Roc Marciano, Iamsu!, Chippy Nonstop, ESPN Action Sports, Ubisoft and many more.

Cynamin Jones @CynaminJones

  • Founder, Cynamin Jones Branding
  • Brand Strategist
  • Clients: Multi-platinum music producer Dame Grease, Raekwon (Member of Wu-Tang Clan), Niamson, Joie 13, Entertainment Scoop (Media Site), Carter Magazinem Producer Dame Grea

Keymanna Paulas @Keymanna

  • Ceo, Keymanna Management LLC
  • Board Member for NYC Chapter of National Black Chamber of Commerce
  • Clients: J.Alexander Martin (EVP FUBU), ED LOVER (Radio Personality), Jayd Daniels (Music Producer)
  • Artist: Akillezz (Hip-Hop Artist), 40 Illuminati (Hip Hop), Priceless (Hip-Hop), Taj Munroe (Pop Artist) Lina Gatineau (Neyo Soul Jazz)
  • Event Manager – National Black Chamber of Commerce Conference July 26th Palm Beach
  • Event Manager – Back Spin Live Show Hosted by Ed Lover,  June 24 at Highline Ballroom


5pm – 6pm – ”Music Videos, Independent Films& Multi-Media”

TOPICS:

  • Music Video Production & Promotion On A Budget
  • Funding Independent Film Projects
  • Pitching Scripts To Major Networks
  • Multi-media Tools & Live Performances


PANELISTS

Roody Dorsainvil

  • Film Producer
  • Projects: “Ispo Facto” (2011), “Gummy Bears” (2010), “Her and Me” Short Film (2008), “Politikill Times” (2006), “Marvelous” (2006), “Death of Murphy” Short Film (2005)

Diedre Gary @VizualMarketing

  • Owner, Direct Visual Marketing (DVM)
  • Video Promotions & Television Programming (Columbia Records)
  • Manager, Urban Video Promotions (Arista Records)
  • Artist Projects: Tony Braxton, Akon,       Angie Stone, Maxwell, Omarion, Bobby Valentino, Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, P. Diddy, Faith Evans

Stephanie Serrano @Teribalanamal

SheTek Conference - Jun 1, NYC