Latin Alternative Music Conference Panelists.
July 12, 2003
Set to Debut In Los Angeles August 14th – 16th, the 4th Annual Latin Alternative Music Conference Will Include Industry-Oriented Discussion Panels Focusing On Marketing & Branding, Legal Issues Facing the Genre In the U.S. and Latin America, Indie Labels/Bands, Television Media, Radio, and Much More!
With the Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) set to make its Los Angeles debut, several timely and highly-relevant discussion panels are slated as part of the conference’s schedule of events. All panels will be held during the daytime August 14th & 15th at the Merv Griffin Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills (complete list of panels and panelists below).
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14TH
11:00AM – 12:30PM
MARKETING & BRANDING PANEL – REACHING GENERATION Ñ
With Latinos now the largest minority in the U.S., how do we educate advertisers on the power of the US Latin youth market and how to reach these youths in an effective and meaningful way, as well as an in-depth look at what advertisers are specifically looking for when they brand a product.
Manny Gonzalez – Senior Brand Manager/Scotch Group, Schieffelin & Somerset Co.
Edgar Arce – Director of Multicultural Business, Nike USA
Jason Garner – Vice President of Booking & Talent Acquisition, Vivelo/Clear Channel Entertainment
Edgardo Ochoa – Publisher, Al Borde
Saul Solas National Brand Manager, Chivas Regal USA
1:45PM – 3:15PM
LEGAL PANEL – PROTECT YOURSELF BEFORE YOU WRECK YOURSELF
Featuring some of the most prominent attorneys in the business, this panel will discuss the absolute importance of having an attorney for any negotiations, as well as tackling current issues facing the market in both the US & Latin America such as Internet and non-Internet piracy, downloading technology (Apple I-Tunes), licensing, and enforcement of copyright.
Leslie José Zigel – Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, Miami (MODERATOR)
Mark L. Kovinsky – Attorney, Kleinberg Lopez Lange Cuddy & Edel, LLP
Scott McDowell – Vice President of Legal & Business Affairs, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Vibiana Molina – Associate, Greenberg Traurig, Los Angeles
3:30PM – 5:00PM
RADIO PANEL PRESENTED BY NIELSEN SOUNDSCAN/BDS – JOURNEY
TO THE TOP OF THE CHARTS
We all know that lack of radio airplay has been one of the key elements obstructing the growth of the genre since its birth in the U.S., but how do we overcome this hurdle and convince Latin pop radio stations and more importantly, English-Language alternative stations, to incorporate this music into their playlists?
Fernando Fazzarri – Radio Promoter, Fuerte Marketing (MODERATOR)
Nic Harcourt – Music Director, 89.9FM KCRW.
Max Tolkoff – Alternative Editor, Radio & Record Magazine
Khool Aid – DJ/Producer of “Pocos Pero Locos”, Power 106FM.
Jorge Rugerio – Producer & Host of “Grita: Los Sonidos de Rock en Espanol”, Orbita 107.5FM (Mexico City)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15TH
11:00AM – 12:30PM
TELEVISION PANEL – OUR BIGGEST SUPPORTERS YET
How to creatively and successfully utilize the numerous U.S. Latin television outlets (national and local) working with cutting-edge Latin music – as well as general market outlets that have recently started including these artists in their programming for exposure, marketing and promotion.
Jose Tillán – Vice President of Music & Artist Relations, MTV Networks Latin
America (MODERATOR)
Delia Orjuela – Senior Director of Latin Music, BMI
Flavio Morales – Program Director/Producer, KJLA-TV, for “LATV Live”, “Rok-a-Mole” and “The Hip Hop Show”
Renzo Devia – Senior Producer, Urban Latino TV
Jessica Roffe – Programming Manager, MTV Español and VH Uno
1:45 PM 3:15 PM
INDIE PANEL SO YOU SAY YOU WANNA BE A ROCK STAR?
Learning the basics of how to take your indie band to the next level. Top music industry execs from label, distribution, booking, management and retail share their insights to help you break into the music biz.
Gustavo Fernandez President, DLN Distribution/Delanuca Inc. (Moderator)
John Pantle Booking Agent, The Agency Group
Walter Kolm Senior Vice President A&R/Marketing Universal Music Latino
Monica Ricardez US Latin Market Coordinator, Tower Records
Juan Manuel Caipo – Co-Founder, Drummer and Producer of OriXa.
For more information at http://www.LatinAlternative.com
