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Ever Wanted To Present At One Of The Music Industry's Key Events?

from the here's-your-chance dept

Mon, Nov 19th 2012 4:06pm — Mike Masnick

In 2009, I attended Midem for the first time. It's an event that the music industry has put on for decades. Over the past few years, they've really embraced the idea that the music industry needs to adapt and modernize and have continuously brought in a stream of speakers and participants showing that there are ways for the industry to thrive. In 2009, they invited me to present a case study on Trent Reznor, which remains one of the most popular presentations I've ever given. Four years later I still get at least an email a week about it, and sometimes more. The next year I went back to Midem and ran a workshop (not videotaped, unfortunately!) which was a lot of fun. We helped a bunch of industry folks think through ways to take existing acts and rethink business models and how they could better connect with fans. It was a blast. Last year, I was back on the main stage giving a presentation on how the state of the entertainment industry, and how it's actually going much better than some would believe. That was the launch of our Sky is Rising report, and also talked about how being more open, human and awesome was a tremendous way to stand out from others in the entertainment industry.

Unfortunately, due to some other commitments, I can't make it to the next Midem coming up at the end of January, but the organizers are trying something different this year. Rather than handpicking all of the speakers like they normally do, they'd like to try out some "new blood," and have opened up a Speak at Midem Competition, letting anyone under the age of 30 pitch the Midem organizers as to why you should get to give your presentation on the Midem stage. For anyone looking to take part, the initial form is here, but I can say that presenting at Midem has been tremendously helpful to me over the years. So, if you have something unique to say about the industry, and want a giant stage to present it on (and you're under 30...), why not toss in a submission?

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out_of_the_blue, 19 Nov 2012 @ 4:26pm

Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
"In 2009, they invited me to present a case study on Trent Reznor, which remains one of the most popular presentations I've ever given. Four years later I still get at least an email a week about it, and sometimes more." -- Who the hell cares, Mike? You're a legend in your own mind. -- Entirely aside from disagreeing with your notions, you're becoming quite remarkable for refrains of: "Look at me! I'm important!"

"Unfortunately, due to some other commitments, I can't make it to the next Midem" -- Their loss, isn't it?

Take a moment for Mike "Streisand Effect" Masnick and click:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
Actual unsolicited testimonial: "Until I read Techdirt.com, I didn't know what shameless self-promotion was!"
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Jake, 19 Nov 2012 @ 4:28pm

Re: Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
If it bothers you that much, there are literally millions of other blogs you could be reading instead.
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Nigel (profile), 19 Nov 2012 @ 4:32pm

sheesh
Is there suggestion form to fill out for those of us whose balls have already dropped?

...off to go buy a rocking chair and ponder old age I guess.

Nigel
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Alana (profile), 19 Nov 2012 @ 4:42pm

Re: Re: Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
He's got an addiction. I kind of pity him.
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Mike Dee, 19 Nov 2012 @ 5:16pm

Re: Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
There is that jealousy of your underachieving puny brain.
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silverscarcat (profile), 19 Nov 2012 @ 5:57pm

Re: Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
You
Door
my foot
your ass

do the math.
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Digitari, 19 Nov 2012 @ 6:09pm

Re: Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
OOTB is a fucking freetard and ADMITS it

http://www.techdirt.com/articles/20111208/12500917012/riaa-doesnt-apologize-year-long-blog-cen sorship-just-stands-its-claim-that-site-broke-law.shtml

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
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Anonymous Coward, 19 Nov 2012 @ 6:47pm

Re: Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
Ummm... this is Mike's blog. If you can't handle that no one is forcing you to read it.
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The Groove Tiger (profile), 19 Nov 2012 @ 9:51pm

Re: Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
out_of_the_blue: Streisand Effect yeaahhhhhhh *fapfapfapfapfapfapfapfapfap*
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Evan @gaiapunk, 20 Nov 2012 @ 3:10am

thanks Mike
Those were great talks and you inspired me to apply!
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Bas Grasmayer (profile), 20 Nov 2012 @ 4:24am

Re: sheesh
They're doing some photo competition also.
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Colin, 20 Nov 2012 @ 6:52am

Re: Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
It's a good thing you never, ever draw attention to yourself, right? You'd look like a fucking hypocrite then, wouldn't you?
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Niall (profile), 20 Nov 2012 @ 6:57am

I nominate...
ninja! If we can organise the air fare from Brazil....
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nasch (profile), 20 Nov 2012 @ 10:00am

Re: sheesh
Yeah, what's with the age discrimination? People over 30 don't have good ideas?
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jupiterkansas (profile), 20 Nov 2012 @ 12:01pm

Re: Re: Re: Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
It's actually Mike's alter-ego commenting while Mike sleeps. He's a very torn individual.
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Gwiz (profile), 20 Nov 2012 @ 1:35pm

Re: Re: sheesh
Yeah, what's with the age discrimination? People over 30 don't have good ideas?

That might be true really. After all, disco music was all due to people who are now over 30, so....

But seriously, the age discrimination part is a bit annoying. Anyone know the reasoning behind it?
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in_to_the_blue, 21 Nov 2012 @ 4:09pm

Re: Re: Re: Gosh, Modest Mike, it's ALL about you, isn't it?
Perhaps it is pathetic, but can you imagine this place without their backwards bleating? .... it would be so ... empty
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Traxx, 27 Nov 2012 @ 7:53am

full post is just a rip of the origional here http://adf.ly/Doevx no good.. :(
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