SoundExchange & musicFIRST: Your Advocacy Voice in Washington.
At the core of SoundExchange is a principle: Music creators deserve to be paid fully and fairly for their work. That is why SoundExchange vigorously advocates for music creators on Capitol Hill, so their voices are heard by the lawmakers responsible for the rules that govern the industry. SoundExchange is a driving force within the musicFIRST Coalition that is pressing for the passage of the landmark American Music Fairness Act to end the decades-long injustice of music creators being denied payment when their music is played on FM/AM radio. With your help, the musicFIRST Coalition can win this fight for music fairness on Capitol Hill! Action Center | musicFIRST Coalition
Featured Speaker:
Wade Metzler, Senior Director of Label, Artists & Publishing Relations at Sound Exchange
As Senior Director of Label, Artists, & Publishing Relations for SoundExchange, Wade Metzler oversees SoundExchange operations on the West Coast. Wade has over 25 years of creative and business development experience in many facets of the Music and Entertainment Industry, ranging from major music publishers, independent record labels, performance royalties, content licensing and innovative endeavors. For the eight years prior to SoundExchange, Wade focused directly on mobile and digital content licensing, marketing and new media business development worldwide, creating value at the intersection of the music industry with technology, mobile, gaming and digital industries. Earlier in his career, Wade was engaged in A&R for major music publishers and independent record labels. In 1999, Wadeworked as the Senior Director of Repertory and Creative Affairs at the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) and in 2005 Wade was the Head of Content, Licensing, Distribution and Business Development at VeriSign.