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13/10/2022

Our editor Juliana Koranteng had a blast covering this year's Association of Independent Music , where Stormzy ruled the roost. And she had an opportunity to have insightful interviews with some of the other winners - in this case, Lethal Bizzle, Jeshi, Ibeyi and DJ Champion - about the passion that drives them to remain independent and the financial opportunities now available to .

Here is our take on what they said: https://mediatainmentfinance.com/uks-aim-awards-winners-indie-musicians-seek-control-of-financial-destiny/

Thank you Name PR for the opp.

23/05/2022

Juliana Koranteng, editor of our sister publication TechMutiny, was thrilled to take part as a judge of this rather exciting competition.

As the global world gets ready for the IBC mega event to return IRL in Amsterdam this September, our editor Juliana Koranteng is chuffed to report the winner of its recent IBC Accelerator of the Year Award, for which she was honoured to be a judge. The winning team, (Location-Based Extended Realities), developed a proof-of-concept project that could propel the experience of playing and viewing live and other competitive-gaming experiences to a new level. This includes esports incorporating and , activities that would have so far required impossibly heavy-duty computing power. But as this multiple-companies team (pictured) showed, it could become mass-market friendly if ultra high-speed 5G Internet connectivity is applied. For more details,https://cdn.asp.events/CLIENT_IBC_4ED0594D_5056_B739_542FB395BDA17423/sites/IBC-2021/media/Accelerators%202022/Kickstarter/IBC-Accelerator-Kickstart-2022-Press-Release.pdf
Juliana says: "Thank you Muki Kulhan and Mark Smith for inviting me to participate is such an exhilarating high-concept tech project."

13/05/2022

South music as performed by the pretty boy bands and beautiful girl bands is generating a lot of money for investors worldwide. But most of its allure for young teenage musics fans has been in its native country, the nearby Asian markets and the Americas, especially the US. Europe has now caught the K-pop bug in a big way, as confirmed by the mega festival taking place in Germany this weekend. We at MediaTainment Finance are intrigued to see its significance for current and future investors in the genre. Here is our take...https://mediatainmentfinance.com/k-pops-big-splash-in-europe-will-more-investors-dance-to-its-tune/

19/04/2022

At the MIP Markets event in early this month, our editor Juliana Koranteng had the honour to moderate a panel exploring the future of audiences and how that might be influenced by the viewing habits of the rapidly growing number of young audiences today. The insights and dynamic exchange of forthright views by the panellists Claire Hungate at Team Liquid, Alban Dechelotte at G2 Esports and Frank Sliwka at Epulze were not to be missed. What made the experience even more astonishing was the fact that this was the first event after it was postponed for two years due to Covid restrictions. Thanks to the leadership of Lucy Smith, a reshaped came back with as much vigour as ever. Find out more by registering for access to the MIPTV Digital platform https://www.miptv.com/en-gb/portal.html, and discover a plethora of other sessions, including several powered by Esports BAR, debating the future of , the , and more

09/03/2022

As seen in this exclusive interview with ESL Gaming’s Roberta Henandez (pictured) that our editor Juliana Koranteng wrote to commemorate , it has been heartening to see Esports BAR raise the profile of the numerous amazing women leading the charge in the competitive-gaming business. With her extensive experiences in the , recorded and industries as well, Hernandez expresses her no-holds-barred views about what the and other sectors could be doing to recognise fully women’s contribution to their businesses. https://blog.the-esports-bar.com/society/exclusive-interview-esl-gaming-celebrates-international-womens-day/

Check out the Esports BAR blog to discover other top-flight women esports executives like Claire Hungate of Team Liquid, Kim Phan at RTS and Riot Games’ Zeynep Gencaga.

26/01/2022

Delve into Esports BAR’s 2022 by our editor Juliana Koranteng. Check out the future of the global video-gaming and competitive-gaming businesses. Learn why is not only becoming a core pillar supporting the future of the and content industries, it is also becoming part of their foundation. https://blog.the-esports-bar.com/innovation/esports-bars-forecast-2022-is-a-year-of-more-innovation-growth/

14/01/2022

17/11/2021

looks set to join the established PC/Console-based , thereby accelerating the already fast-growing competitive-gaming sector, as a seen in a new WhitePaper our parent company JayKay Media Inc Marketing co-produced with Esports BAR.
https://blog.the-esports-bar.com/innovation/mobile-first-esports-from-asia-to-the-rest-of-the-world-white-paper/

Demonstrating again how is influencing the global business, the mobile-esports report comes hot off the digital press just after Esports BAR held its first IRL B2B event in sunny , which our editor Juliana Koranteng also attended.

In addition to hosting an on-stage interview at the Palais des Festivals with Infront Sports & Media AG’s André Fläckel, about the innovation content automation is introducing to esports and , it seems Juliana Koranteng rediscovered the beauty of nightlife in the French Riviera.

Download a copy of the exclusive Esports BAR White Paper (generously supported by data from Niko Partners, YouGov and Newzoo and an interview with ESL) here:
https://blog.the-esports-bar.com/innovation/mobile-first-esports-from-asia-to-the-rest-of-the-world-white-paper/

17/11/2021

Our editor Juliana Koranteng interviews one of the pioneers in the future of the , discussing investors' new appreciation of 's value. Find out more at the digital edition of Midem. Believe

11/11/2021

A highly interesting interview by our editor Juliana Koranteng with Denis Ladegaillerie, CEO of Believe about the next-generation of music companies and how they are perceived by financial investors.

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10/11/2021

We were absolutely thrilled to take part in this year’s Esports BAR, as a media partner for the event that took place in , South of France’s sunny jewel by the sea.

Whatever you might say about , and the business, there is something new to learn – every, single, day.

Our editor-in-chief Juliana Koranteng was invited to interview André Fläckel , of Infront Sports & Media, to discuss the emergence of automated-content technology – another evidence of how is evolving into a totally different animal – every, single, day.

All part of the future of the global media and entertainment business that we specialise in – as demonstrated with Esports BAR taking place at the same time as MIPCOM, the world’s largest entertainment content event – which was also returning to Cannes after it was forced to cancel the 2020 edition because of Covid.

03/10/2021

As a proud media partner of Esports BAR, we are thrilled to announce that we shall be at its first physical event in over 18 months in glorious . Why not join us to learn about the future of and - seen through the eyes of the dynamic international and experts https://cannes.the-esports-bar.com/en-gb/register.html

03/10/2021

FREE TO READ: The economics of and will see pour a hefty US$250bn into content creation internationally this year alone, according to a new study. But in the kingdom of content, how do independent creators ensure they get paid fairly and on time? A MediaTainment Finance interview with specialist Wayne Marc Godfrey offers answers.
https://mediatainmentfinance.com/the-mtf-interview-funding-hurdles-in-250bn-streaming-tv-film-market/

08/08/2021

And boom! Issue No.2 of MediaTainment Finance the Bulletin, our exclusive newsletter about who is investing how much in what in the global , and sectors, IS OUT!. Treat yourself to a subscription and check out stories about deals involving Hollywood star , giant record label Universal Music Group, Microsoft's massive bet on the owner of ZeniMax Online Studios, plus more and more and more

http://mediatainmentfinance.com/mediatainment-finance-the-bulletin-issue-no-2-out-now/

01/08/2021

From our sister publication TechMutiny. Definitely worth a read like all our other content.

Amazing how, in what seems like overnight, platforms are snapping up some of the most coveted rights away from traditional - as analysed by colleague Mark Worden http://techmutiny.co.uk/streamers-knocking-linear-broadcasters-off-sports-rights-perch/ Olympics

21/07/2021

The beckons, yet the phrase has at times been in danger of becoming an earthbound mundane cliché that never soared at the professional level. But we at MediaTainment Finance have been seeing major improvements in , coverage and the number of openly devoted fans. Although still slow, we’re also noticing some positive moves in the space as analysed by our colleague Kirsty Birkett-Stubbs in this article.

http://mediatainmentfinance.com/are-womens-sports-starting-to-score-big-in-sponsorship/

There is still a long way to go in the flight to match ’ money in men’s professional sports, but we’ve decided to take the optimistic route.



Image: Unsplash

21/07/2021

15/07/2021

Our editor Juliana Koranteng had a brilliant time moderating a lively Midem discussion panel featuring the super stunning Nomcebo Zikode, the singer-songwriter and performer behind , arguably the most successful recorded track since forever.

Highlights of the panel, courtesy of the inaugural that took place early this month, included Nomcebo’s heartfelt, heartwarming and yet heartbreaking explanation of the song’s inspiration.

Check out the track, which, co-recorded with South African producer Master KG SA Music, has snapped up more than 420m YouTube views, more than 220m Spotify plays, almost 1 billion dance-challenge views on TikTok.

And that excludes the umpteenth number of remixes, the numerous No.1 spots in terms of global chart sales, its former status as the world’s most Shazamed song, and the many industry awards picked up in and Europe.

Joining Nomcebo to explain the global recognition of Africa as a multi-territory hotbed of recorded-music creativity were Spotify’s Phiona Okumu, Sony Music Publishing - South Africa’s Munya Chanetsa and Patrick Pisal-Hamida, CEO of Telma Madagascar, the Madagascan telecoms group that championed a major nationwide dance challenge.

Check out the panel chat here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei7nPcSMuic
And for more about the rapidly growing , head to https://www.midem.com/en-gb/conferences/african-forum.html

15/07/2021

The UK government's report on the "economics of streaming" will impact the economics of . Forwarded on this post is Impala - Independent Music Companies Association's reliably considered response (one of several in the industry). Here is the original government study https://committees.parliament.uk/work/646/economics-of-music-streaming/news/156593/mps-call-for-a-complete-reset-of-music-streaming-to-fairly-reward-performers-and-creators/

01/07/2021

This truly is the Age of . Check out the size of , and budgets on platforms globally during and amount spent on licensing content. The largesse is expected to continue to grow https://forbes.com/sites/jonathanberr/2021/06/30/tv-movie-spending-rose-despite-pandemic-shutdown/?sh=2049083b6b66 via Forbes

Purely

Global spending on producing and licensing entertainment content jumped more than 16 percent to $220 billion in 2020 despite the industry’s shutdown because of the COVID-19 Pandemic, according to research published by fintech platform Purely Capital

23/06/2021

Our editor Juliana Koranteng says: "Humbled to learn about the sheer courage needed to sustain your belief in at work and in society from stellar guests during the most recent 7 episodes in the 20MinutesWith series I am so proud to host for giant org Impala - Independent Music Companies Association."

The show’s guests - artists, executives, entrepreneurs - have had to:
**Defy death threats speaking out for the global + community
**Ask bosses to think about the safety of when they are sent on overseas assignments
**Physically put their own lives on the line during protests
**Ignore blatant sexism in meetings to make a full-time mission
**Battle regulators to prevent erosion of values

While still holding down their full-time jobs.


Linda Coogan Byrne; Fay Milton ; Maddy Read Clarke; Ben Wynter; Horst Weidenmueller; Alison Tickelll; Eva Karman Reinhold ; Jonas Sjostrom; Francesca Trainini

Fighting against
Fighting for
Fighting for fairness at and in

15/04/2021

The most recent six enjoyable episodes of our Juliana Koranteng’s Spotify show, Impala - Independent Music Companies Association’s , featuring a host of positively delightful guests talking about issues affecting people working in Europe’s and other sectors.

ARTISTS: My Ugly Clementine – the classy all non-male rock band and Album-of-the Year winner in 2021 (Ink Music); and Marius Mihalache – Romania’s globally in-demand innovative artist/producer + champion of Romani culture (Indiero - Romanian Indie Labels Association)

INDUSTRY PIONEER: Michel Lambot, co-founder of IMPALA and [PIAS]; a man who helped disrupt the European music sector radically for a whole lot better

STREAMING TECH – music organisation boss Paul Pacifico, from Association of Independent Music, explains how artists can protect their royalties in the Age

COPYRIGHT-PROTECTION CHAMPIONS -
Indefatigable European citizens-rights lawyer Jane Golding; label boss Mark Kitcatt (Everlasting Records / Popstock España); music organisation leader Kees van Weijen

https://open.spotify.com/show/2FiRtVHQhsQMI28BhBDeRS?si=MP3FMxWFRqu7afpoCvp-6A

08/04/2021

Check out our latest exclusive interview about the international competitive business for Esports BAR as the incredible (aka Lindsey Migliore) explains why the welfare and health of should be a priority for organisations and campaigns seeking to be associated with success https://blog.the-esports-bar.com/society/make-players-health-a-priority-warns-esports-health-specialist-dr-lindsey-migliore/

30/03/2021

“If you’re going to step up at that high-stake poker game, it’s better you know how to play poker first.” Tough-love advice from leading musicbiz exec Paul Pacifico on Juliana Koranteng's podcast show, Impala - Independent Music Companies Association’s 20MinutesWith, as he explains why artists need to understand the “economics of ”. The behind Spotify YouTube Apple Music et al has democratised access to the industry, but there is still much to do to make a steady living. Listen to more of what Paul has to say on this remarkable topic
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RRZO039zrNXRWLsSEyEg0?si=surkU4duTv6uUzZLAf3beQ

10/03/2021

Any one who knows of budding young talent should direct them to this awesome initiative - itself an in the future of the sectors.

, a business-oriented training programme for recorded music professionals & self-releasing artists, in partnership with 4 leading music events - launching today! 🚀

Read our statement: https://bit.ly/2N1Zmob

Check the website for more info 👉http://bit.ly/3enEUtd

Westway LAB, Association of Independent Music, A.M.A.E.I. - Associação de Músicos Artistas e Editoras Independentes, Alians Niezależnych Producentów Muzycznych, BIMA, Danske Uafhængige Pladeselskaber (DUP), FELIN - Fédération Nationale des Labels et Distributeurs Indépendants, HAIL Hungarian Association of Independent Labels, IndieCo Finland, Indiero - Romanian Indie Labels Association, Indiesuisse, PMI Produttori Musicali Indipendenti, Runda - Regional Association of Independent Discographers Balkans, SOM - Svenska Oberoende Musikproducenter, UFi Unión Fonográfica Independiente, Austrian Association of Independent Labels, Music Publishers and Producers, VUT - Verband unabhängiger Musikunternehmer*innen e. V., Creative Europe, European Commission, Music Moves Europe Talent Awards, Live DMA, Liveurope, Keychange, MEWEM France, EMEE, ECSA - European Composer and Songwriter Alliance, IAO Music, EMMA - European Music Managers Alliance, European Music Council, GESAC - The European Authors' Societies, We are Europe, Pearle Live Performance Europe

25/02/2021

23/02/2021

Why listen to IMPALA’s series that our editor Juliana Koranteng hosts on Spotify? If you are an independent in any sector, tune into the first six episodes starring these engaging leaders:-

Impala - Independent Music Companies Association's Helen Smith - on successfully protecting the independent Davids at the highest courts from the unfair competition sometimes unleashed by the multinational music Goliaths

[PIAS]'s Jason Rackman - on protecting the owners of and the heritage behind independent record stores

VUT - Verband unabhängiger Musikunternehmer*innen e. V.'s Joerg Heidemann - on protecting artists (and their works) from the damage -19 could do to their economic and physical health

Association of Independent Music's Gee Davy - on protecting artists and owners from the unnecessary heavy price that might be paid for not understanding ’s impact on intellectual properties

's Jerome Roger - on protecting European music-copyright owners from losing income when their music is used in the US, the world’s biggest music market

Remi Harris Consulting's Remi Harris - on protecting small-to-medium sized indie labels from the ignorance of not knowing how to raise

https://open.spotify.com/show/2FiRtVHQhsQMI28BhBDeRS?si=6pl_W6qDSVmdaE6Ih3dGkQ

19/02/2021

We would like to direct our readers to Easy Money?, a pragmatic guide for and ventures in the and other sectors raising to stay afloat. Our Juliana Koranteng had the pleasure of interviewing its author Remi Harris MBE, of Remi Harris Consulting, on the Impala - Independent Music Companies Association , which is available on any Spotify near you.

You can buy Easy Money? at https://payhip.com/RemiHarrisConsulting?mc_cid=9903be860f&mc_eid=2b4b7a7a65

14/02/2021

Calling exploring the worlds of and other developments, look no further than Esports BAR’s 2021 forecast analysis. Predictions by top-tier experts worldwide form a truly international positive round-up of what to expect this year. There might be a pandemic creating uncertainty on many fronts. But competitive gaming is going to inject a new layer of life and thrills into the global and businesses.

Check this out https://blog.the-esports-bar.com/innovation/esports-experts-and-their-2021-forecasts/

Beyond The Game Network’s Brian Zwerner
YouGov’s Nicole Pike
Latam Media Group’s Pablo Monti
Ghana Esports Association’s Kwesi Hayford
easylive.io’s Philippe Laurent
Gamers.Vote’s Robb Chiniari