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John Balkam

EVERFI
EVERFI Sports & Entertainment
Washington D.C. Metro Area

https://everfi.com/partners/sports-entertainment/

My PURPOSE is to use my time, talent, and treasure to make a positive impact on others, and inspire others to do the same.

My PASSION is the sports and entertainment industry, and leveraging the vast influence of that industry to create social good.

Today, I live out my purpose and my passion through my work at EVERFI Sports & Entertainment. We are building a network of sports leagues, teams, athletes, and entertainers who partner with us to drive education impact in communities across North America.

7:00am CDT

Registration Main Lobby, left of hotel check-in

9:30am CDT

Conversation Starter: A Talk With Amber Grimes, Capitol Music Group Symphony DEFAmber Grimes

10:45am CDT

Be First with SoundCloud Symphony ABCRoberto Caiaffa • Lisa Ellis • Marisa Jeffries • Tricia Tranquillo

12:00pm CDT

Amazon Music Artist Case Study Symphony DEFEmily Cohen • Chris Graham • Michelle Riggen-Ransom

2:30pm CDT

Spotify Masterclass Symphony DEFJ.J. Italiano • Charleton Lamb • Miles Lennon • Jen Masset • Sam Yeh

3:00pm CDT

The Journey of a Music Entrepreneur Belle MeadeElizabeth Chan • J. Anthony Allen • Brian Penick

3:45pm CDT

Apple Music Workshop Symphony ABCJill Harwell • Natasha Lynch • Bryce McLaughlin • Steve Savoca

5:00pm CDT

Featured Presentation: Turning the Tides with Zane Lowe, Apple Music/Beats 1 Griffin BallroomHayley Williams • Zane Lowe

6:00pm CDT

WEA Opening Cocktail Party Pool Deck (3rd Floor)

7:00pm CDT

Women Who Rock Presented by Women In Music and Amazon Music [FURTHER RSVP REQUIRED] Dirty Little Secret @ Dream Hotel

8:00pm CDT

The Urban Songwriters and Producers Mixer Analog, Hutton Hotel

9:00pm CDT

Nashville Fam Jam – Live Local Music and Rooftop Disco Party ft. Sparkle City Disco Acme Feed & Seed

8:00am CDT

CMA Opening Breakfast and Music Biz Presentations Griffin BallroomJames Donio • Steve Harkins • Sarah Trahern

10:30am CDT

“The Future Is Now” Music Experience (VR • Interactive Music • Immersive Audio • Hi-Res Audio) — Presentations from Astell&Kern and Sony Viola

11:00am CDT

Holding Space for Diverse Voices: Why It Matters to You and Your Bottom Line Symphony CMatt Yazge • Rochelle Holguin • Sumiko Sprinkle • Phil Thornton

11:30am CDT

#NEXTGEN_NOW 2.0: Young Voices, High Industry Impact Griffin BallroomCherie Hu • Derrick Aroh • Rosa Asciolla • Cassadee Pope

12:00pm CDT

The Wild West of Podcasting Symphony DCharlene Bryant • Jesse Burton • Ashley Eicher • Marissa Hurwitz

2:00pm CDT

Emotional Intelligence: Your Ultimate Leadership Differentiator Belle MeadeAdam Mirabella • Ilana Zivkovich

3:00pm CDT

Music Business and Addiction: How Music Hurts the Artist and How It Heals HarpethNaomi Fabricant • Joseph Gorordo • Josh Halverson • Doc McGhee Interactive Music: A New Way for Fans to Engage With Songs Symphony CSarah Janiszewski • Ivan Barias • Ben Folds • Jane Gowen

4:00pm CDT

Finding Your Fanbase: Starting, Managing and Growing a Fan Club in the Digital Age Symphony CJackie Augustus • Jennifer "T Bird" Gabriel

5:00pm CDT

Featured Presentation: Double Duty with Paul Rosenberg, Def Jam Recordings Griffin BallroomJoe Levy • Paul Rosenberg

6:00pm CDT

J.P. Morgan Cocktail Party Griffin Ballroom Foyer

7:00pm CDT

The Other Nashville Society (TONS) Mixer [FURTHER RSVP REQUIRED] Hard 8 Working Group Mgmt.

9:00pm CDT

Late Nite with Universal Nashville Presented by Sounds Like Nashville The Stage 2nd Floor (Back Entrance)

8:00am CDT

Breakfast and Presentation Sponsored by Rolling Stone Griffin Ballroom

9:15am CDT

Music Business Educators’ Meetup Belle MeadeJoe Rapolla • Gloria Green • Al Andrews • Kat Cloud • James Donio • Michael Kauffman • Amy Macy • Larry Mattera • Elizabeth Porter • Alba Ramadani • Tom Willett

11:45am CDT

Spotlight on Rohitash Rao Griffin BallroomRohitash Rao

12:00pm CDT

Lyric Financial Welcome Symphony CDawn Griffith • Eli Ball

12:10pm CDT

How to Make a Win-Win for Artists and Brands Griffin BallroomCaroline Hobby • Lauren Alaina • Trisha McClanahan • Julia Perry • Sina Seger • Julie Ulmer

1:00pm CDT

When Consistency Meets Evolution: How to Maintain Your Brand and Achieve Longevity Symphony ABLucia Kaminsky • Jackie Augustus • Lloyd Aur Norman • Sarah D'Hilly Six Degrees to Tennessee Griffin BallroomHeather Hourigan • Brad Belanger • Whitney Byerly • Brandon Pankey • Kelli Shannon • Brian Wagner

2:00pm CDT

Leveraging Video in 2019: A Guide for Musicians and Labels Symphony EFGray Gannaway • Bryan Calhoun • Parul Chokshi • Margaret Hart • Todd Schefflin

2:30pm CDT

From “La-di-da-di” To “La-di-dollars”: A Conversation with Slick Rick Symphony CWendy Day • Slick Rick

4:00pm CDT

Frontier Economics Research on the Music Business HarpethJoshua P. Friedlander • Will Page • David Reiley • Joel Waldfogel Social Media Summit: How to Get More Fans, Sales, and Profit Symphony CBrian Bauer • RaeLynn • Kevin Breuner • Lindsay Hayes • Mike Fabio • Laith Murad

5:00pm CDT

Music 2020: The Next Era of Innovation in the Music Industry Symphony DDae Bogan • Scott Cohen The Landscape of the Music Industry in the US and Across the World Symphony ABJoshua P. Friedlander • David Price

6:00pm CDT

Awards Dinner Red Carpet Griffin Ballroom Foyer

7:00pm CDT

Music Biz Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner Sponsored by BuzzAngle Music, City National Bank, Cracker Barrel, Jammber and TiVo Griffin Ballroom

10:30pm CDT

Official Music Biz Awards After Party Powered by Symphonic [FURTHER RSVP REQUIRED] Acme Feed & Seed

9:00am CDT

A Playlist Is NOT a Marketing Plan Symphony CJay Gilbert • Phillip Bailey • Lloyd Hummel • Larry Mattera • Jeff Moskow Managing the Artist in 2020 Symphony DNeeta Ragoowansi • Binta Brown • Greg Thompson • Adina Friedman • Tarsame Mittal

3:00pm CDT

Artists in Control: The Changing Landscape of Artists and Their Partners Symphony ABBrittany Hodak • Jon Bahr • Ben Patterson • Jessi Tichenor