AdShare To Help Globalize Xelon Entertainment

AdShare, the leading monetization service for music, film, television and sports rights holders, continues its international growth with the addition of Xelon Entertainment, Australia's premier digital music distributor. AdShare will help Xelon maximize its Australian music scene to the world, notably electronic dance music. This marks AdShare's first foray into both Australia and New Zealand. AdShare is already active in the US, Asia, Russia and India, with representation and offices in sixteen countries worldwide.

"Dance music is massive across the world," says AdShare Vice President of Sales Steve Scott. "Double digital growth for the music, clubs and festivals. We're excited about expanding into Australia with Xelon, one of the best digital music distributors to be found anywhere."

"It's about expanding our global operations," says Xelon's Marketing and Distribution Manager (N. America) Jon Lemmon, "AdShare gives us another opportunity to globalize all our artists."

Representing over 150 labels both domestic and worldwide, Xelon has become an invaluable asset to the Australian music scene.The distribution company has overseen the growth and expansion of numerous Australian artists, many of whom have worked with Xelon from the start. Headquartered in Melbourne, Xelon is known for its expertise in the dance music sphere.

About AdShare:
AdShare is the leading social media monetization service for music, film, television, and sports rights-holders. It brings together a technology oriented multi-disciplinary approach to monetizing fan engagement online.

AdShare's offerings include providing full service YouTube monetization and for existing YouTube Partners, the most robust and effective Optimization service on the market – generating substantial new revenue for its clients.

http://www.adshare.tv
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Tuned Global Opens Asian HQ In Indonesia & Signs Strategic Deal With Musica Studios

Having identified key opportunities in the emerging markets of Southeast Asia and Indonesia, the Australian company has hired a local team of music and digital industry experts, who have already signed a strategic deal with the biggest independent Indonesian label, Musica Studios.

Funded partly by the investment of $5.1 million from Australian venture capital firm, Exto Partners, the new Tuned Global office in Senayan, Jakarta is now the Asian headquarters for the highly disruptive digital music firm.

It plans to grow its Jakarta team by recruiting more local specialists in business development, marketing, promotions and label relations roles in 2016.

Gary Mackenzie, Director of Music Partnerships Asia, has been chose to lead Tuned Global initiatives in Indonesia because of his 10 years of experience in digital marketing and music industry in Asia. Having already led the partnership agreements with Musica, Gary believes it is important for Tuned Global to have talented local people on the ground in Indonesia in order to build relationships with the key labels and grow its local business.

Tuned Global is currently in discussions with major telecoms companies, leading ad agencies, music companies and key brands, which will help the company to achieve its ambitious growth targets.

"We're excited to have established our Asian headquarters in the highly enigmatic city of Jakarta. We completely understand that business relationships are built over time in Southeast Asia and being located here and investing in the local Indonesian market was a logical step for Tuned Global. Our Asian hub will be instrumental in achieving our goal of becoming a global digital music company," said Con Raso, Managing Director, Tuned Global.

Newly signed partner, Musica Studios has an impressive line-up of the most popular and famous local Indonesian artists, including Noah, Nidji, Geisha and d'Masiv. The vast majority of music played on Indonesia radio and television is by its own local artists, so Tuned Global believed it was important to work with a label that represented the local Indonesian music scene.

"Tuned Global develops pioneering music solutions that provide extraordinary opportunities, not only for music labels like Musica, but also to our local Indonesian artists and most importantly it allows us to stream our extensive music catalogue to the Indonesian music fans, which promotes our artists while monetising our content. As the leading independent label in Indonesia, we are very excited to be working with such an innovator in digital music, which will enable us to protect our rich local culture and generate more revenue," said Gumilang Ramadhan, Managing Director, Musica Studios.

"Tuned Global intends to get more involved in the promotion of the local Indonesian music content as the relationship develops with Musica and its artists, because we are passionate about the music industry and want to help in the fight against widespread piracy here by offering new music business models that will make music fans, music labels AND artists happy," said Gary Mackenzie, Director of Music Partnerships Asia, Tuned Global.

About Tuned Global
Tuned Global is the leading business to business provider of white label digital music streaming and downloading solutions in Asia Pacific. The Australia and South East Asia headquartered company enables brands to harness the #PowerOfMusic as a potent marketing tool in their digital strategy to acquire, retain and engage customers, and collect valuable data to better know them. Clients include McDonalds, Coca Cola, Samsung, JB Hi-Fi, Virgin Mobile and L'Oreal. For more information please see: www.tunedglobal.com

About Musica Studios
Musica Studios is one of the leading independent music labels in Indonesia. Based in Jakarta, the company was previously known as Metropolitan Studios in the 1960s and then Music Studios in the 1970s. Musica Studios was founded by Yamin Widjaja, the owner of an electronics store. For more information, please see: http://www.musica.id

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Cosmo Distribution Offering Digital Music Distribution Service

Cosmo Distribution is providing quality digital music distribution services to customer at most cost effective rates. Cosmo provides more possibilities of digital distribution by allowing independent musicians to sell their music without facing problems of excessive fee as charged by some of the well-known distributors.

Speaking to media, spokesperson from Cosmo Distribution said, "Yes, we are providing high quality digital music distribution service to artists. Now they do not need to pay high amount for getting the service from famous distributors. Our services are much more affordable. We believe that you should pay only for what you make use of and this makes us different from several other music distribution platforms." He further added, "We help you to distribute your music according to your wish. You can chose to distribute in a specific country or go for a more international reach."

Experts of the field confirm that most digital distributors increase their prices by providing complete packages with lots of extra services that most artists do not need or get any benefit from. The concept of Cosmo Distribution is designed to give needed services according to the budget of musicians. The artists only pay for what they use. The company allows them to focus their music distribution to only specific outlets and take full control on their art.

Another factor that makes this music distribution service different from others is that it offers several free services to their artists such as free cover art design, free digital mastering and more. The company also offers Ringtone distribution to iTunes without charging heavy fee. The company also provides promotion and PR service according to the need of musicians.

Cosmo Distribution has access to more than 300 international shops and streaming services. They distribute music on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, 7Digital, and several other highly regarded services across the globe.

About Cosmo Distribution
Cosmo Distribution offers music distribution service to musicians at good prices. The company is a part of Cosmo Media, a successful record label, built by musicians, for musicians.

http://www.cosmodistribution.com/

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Digital Music NY Presents "Leading Ladies Of The Music Biz"

Digital Music NY, a monthly music business networking event series, is proud to be partnering with Women in Music to present 'Leading Ladies in the Music Biz' on July 27th at Gonzalez y Gonzalez. Women in Music is a dynamic group of music industry professionals working together to support, nurture, empower, and recognize the talents of women in our field.

The event will feature an impressive panel of five female music professionals shaping today's industry, including:
* Lia Vollack-Friedman - President, Worldwide Music for Sony Pictures Ent.
* Jennifer Blakeman - Senior Vice President, Universal Music Publishing Group
* Amanda Ghost - President, Epic / Songwriter
* Samantha Cox - Exec. Director Writer Publisher Relations at BMI
* Marsha Vlasic - Sr VP concerts @ ICM

"This event is very special for us - I can't remember the last time I saw such an impressive line-up of women decision makers in one panel,"
noted Digital Music NY co-organizer Eric de Fontenay. "I've wanted to organize a panel like this with Women in Music for over a year and it was well worth the wait!"

President of Women In Music, Evangelia Livanos, adds, "WIM is excited and honored to partner with Digital Music NY on an event like this! This panel is what Women in Music is all about and what we strive for to give back to the community - a recognition of women leaders and a way for the industry to learn from them. We are really looking forward to this fantastic event!

Some topics covered will include:
How have opportunities in the music business changed for women with the growth of the Internet? How have layoffs at the majors and other music companies impact female professionals? Where exactly is the glass ceiling and are there cracks developing? What have been some the growth sectors for women in the music industry?

LEADING LADIES IN THE MUSIC BIZ
Digital Music NY Music Industry Networking and Discussion Presented by MusicDish, Fortex Group and Women in Music Drink Specials courtesy of Riazul Premium Tequila
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Time: 6 - 9 PM
Leading Ladies of the Music Biz panel: 7:00 PM
location: Gonzalez y Gonzalez
625 Broadway, between Houston & Bleecker
RSVP: http://dmnyjuly2010.eventbrite.com

About Women In Music
Since 1985, Women in Music has been a dynamic group of music industry professionals working together to support, cultivate and recognize the talents of women in our field. Through educational seminars, panels, networking events, showcases, our annual Touchstone Awards, and other gala events, we provide camaraderie and tools for advancement to hundreds of members at all stages of their careers.

In 2007, Women in Music burst back into the music industry, as a new crop of members emerged and revived the organization. We are hundreds of hard-working and enthusiastic women eager to make a difference in the industry. For more information, please visit www.womeninmusic.org

About Digital Music NY
Digital Music NY is collaboration between Fortex Group and MusicDish Founders, Ephraim Cohen and Eric de Fontenay to build a community of New York area based professionals in the digital music sector, from singer/songwriter to app developer. Focused around a monthly event held at Gonzalez y Gonzalez, Digital Music NY features company announcements, presentations of the latest tech, and discussions on new business models, guest speakers and plenty of networking.
RSVP: http://dmnyjuly2010.eventbrite.com

Contact
Eric de Fontenay
Digital Music NY
+1-718-278-0662
ecfont@musicdish.net