UNLOCKING THE POWER OF DISTRIBUTION & ALTERNATIVE PLATFORMS

This panel will explore how artists and labels can partner with their distributors to make the biggest impact around releases, tours, and single drops.

The most successful indie release understand how to leverage listener data and integrate streaming platforms and DSP’s in unique and exciting ways. In addition we’ll explore the future of distribution including alternative models that have emerged. Hear from these experts on what makes a release successful and how distro and platform partners can be a huge key to making waves.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Andrew Conde – Head of Distribution, Create Music Group/Label Engine
Daniel Glogower – Head of Business Development, Beatclub
Nicole Swanson – Artist & Label Services, Cadence Music Group/Fontana North
Femi “Shamz” Obasaju – Head of RHR (R&B/Hip-Hop/Reggae), Ingrooves Music Group Time

Moderator – Rudy Blair, Music & Entertainment Reporter, Rudy Blair Entertainment Media

20th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE AT CMW

The 20th annual International Marketplace at CMW will take place Monday to Wednesday, June 3-5, 2024 at Regatta Room (Lobby Level) at The Westin Harbour Castle Hotel Toronto. Join us for B2B meetings, trade opportunities, networking and more.

We look forward to welcoming you onsite. Meet with new potential business partners, re-new old acquaintances and pursue new international trade opportunities. CAAMA members receive a discount on their CMW registration.

The International Marketplace hosted close to 1,000 B2B meetings around CMW in 2023. The 2024 Spotlight is on India, home to IPI (India Phonographic Industry) – the 2^nd oldest music industry org. in the world involved in protecting copyright When CAAMA produced its Spotlight on India in 2010, only 7.5% of India was connected to the internet. In 2022 India was ranked as the 2^nd largest online market worldwide, 2^nd only to China. Now, 52% of India is connected, The 2024 Spotlight will tap new opportunities which were not accessible 14 years ago. CAAMA’s 2024 Spotlight will provide fresh access to this industry, which is one of the world’s most established.

CAAMA’s International Marketplace trade hub will be open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EDT during CMW.

You will find us in the room with all the flags.

FUNDING

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

View our list of funding opportunities and deadlines.