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Going to midem 2012? Come say hello!

Written by Kate Myers | Jan 23, 2012 09:00 AM
We can't believe it's time for midem again! Time to pack up and head out to Cannes, France to meet with music and technology thought leaders about what's next for the industry. If you are making your way to midem, make sure you say hello to our ceo, Panos. Get the scoop on what he'll be up to below!

Mentoring Session


Title: Tips from Successful Digital Entrepreneurs to Help you Grow your Business
Time: Saturday, 28th January 2012 from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Location: Innovation Factory, Riviera Hall

Topic: Receive personalised advice on how to grow your digital business from successful creative entrepreneurs. Each mentor leads two one-to-many discussions with 7 participants during 30 minutes each. This is your chance to ask all your questions and get practical advice on the related topic. No need to book, just turn up! First-come, first-served.

Mentors: Ralph Simon (The Mobile Entertainment Forum), Ty Roberts (Gracenote), Adam Klein (emusic)

Panel/Roundtable


Title: Marketing Soundbox
Time: Sunday, 29th January 2012 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Location: Palais des Festivals, Room Redac 1, Level 3

Topic: The Marketing Soundbox is an invitation-only roundtable welcoming figures from the brands/agency, music and technology worlds, exploring how best to put together a campaign involving these different players and industries, to take advantage of the huge opportunities offered today by the interface of artists, brands and technology.

Speakers: Nick Bailey (AKQA), Olivier Robert-Murphy (Universal Music Group), Keri Cockrill (Research In Motion), Cliff Fluet (Lewis Silkin), Seth Jackson (PIAS Entertainment Group), Thomas Jamet (Vivaki), Lisa Lindahl (Puma), Will Mills (Shazam), Newman Craig (ATC Management), Doug Scott (Ogilvy), Jasmine Skee (O2), Ronnie Traynor (Vision Artists Ltd.), Bertrand Bodson (EMI), Patrick Walker (YouTube Music), Joe Bellioti (Coca-Cola Company), Amanda Feve (Wieden & Kennedy), Ronan Beirne (Diageo), Laurence Le Ny (Orange)

Moderator: William Higham (Next Big Thing)