Presented March 22, 2019

Local Minimum Content Requirements on Commercial Radio: An Australian Case Study (abstract only, full article available in the 2018 MEIEA Journal)
Chrissie Vincent, Australian College of the Arts

“You’re Tearing Me Apart”: Deconstructing Mise-en-Scène in Rebel Without A Cause
Jason Lee Guthrie, Samford University

Experiential Learning: Music Industry Simulation as a Pedagogical Approach
Jerry Brindisi, Columbia College Chicago

Drinking from Olivia Pope’s Wine Glass: Fan Communities and the Impact of Parasocial Relationships on Consumption Behaviors (abstract only)
Morgan M. Bryant, Belmont University
Janée Burkhalter, St. Joseph’s University
Natalie Wood, St. Joseph’s University

The Asian Music Industry
Don Cusic, Belmont University

The Viability of the American Federation of Musicians in the 21st Century
Dick Weissman, University of Denver, University of Colorado Denver (Emeritus)

Key Learnings from an International Social Entrepreneurship Collaboration: Songs to Change Our World (abstract only, full article available in the 2018 MEIEA Journal)
Monika Herzig, Indiana University
Kristina Kelman, Queensland University of Technology
Andrew Krikun, Bergen Community College
Stephen Ralph Matthews, University of Auckland
Yanto Browning, Queensland University of Technology

Social Entrepreneurship as an Element of the Inbound Marketing Model for Musicians (abstract only)
Hal Weary, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Did you hear “7 Rings” or “My Favorite Things”? Ariana Grande’s Spin on a Classic Rodgers and Hammerstein Song Could Have Lasting Impact on an Iconic Brand and the Bottom Line
Melissa Wald, Middle Tennessee State University

Streaming Mechanicals and the War on Spotify (abstract only)
Don Gorder, Berklee College of Music

Teaching Ethics in the Music Industry Classroom
Christopher M. Reali, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Searching for Sophia in Music Production: A Comparative Study of the Swedish Music Industry’s Impact on Future Higher Education in Music (abstract only)
Jan-Olof Gullö, Royal College of Music (Sweden)
Hans Gardemar, Royal College of Music (Sweden)

A Strong Wind Could Blow It Over: Understanding the Fragile State of Music Blockchain Development in Contrast to the Antifragile State of Blockchain Tech Generally (abstract only)
George Howard, Berklee College of Music

Immersive Experiences: The Future of Live Music and VR (abstract only)
Jeff Apruzzese, Drexel University

The Factors in the Artist-Label Relationship That Influence Creative and Commercial Success: An Initial Exploration
Rob Cannon, Australian Institute of Music

An Artist Management Practicum: Teaching Artist Management in the Twenty-First Century (abstract only, full article available in the 2019 MEIEA Journal)
Terry Tompkins, Hofstra University

Kahoot!: A Tool in the Effective Teacher’s Toolbox (abstract only)
Eric Holt, Belmont University
Amy Bryson Smith, Belmont University

Industry-Based Popular Music Education: India, College Rock Festivals, and Real-World Learning (abstract only, full article available in the 2019 MEIEA Journal)
Kristina Kelman, Queensland University of Technology
David Cashman, Southern Cross University

Utilizing Active Learning and Backwards Design to Articulate Learning Outcomes and Maximize Student Learning: An Integrating Model of Formative and Summative Assessment (abstract only)
Joseph Miglio, Berklee College of Music

“Second Verse, Same as the First?” An Examination of the Evolution of Entertainment Management Academics
Andy Gillentine, University of South Carolina
Armen Shaomian, University of South Carolina

Redefining the Role of the Sound Engineer: Applying the Theories of Cage, Schafer, and Lomax Towards Establishing a Critical Cultural Approach to Sound Engineering
Jonathan P. Pluskota, University of Southern Mississippi

Black Box Royalties Are Coming Courtesy of the Music Modernization Act: Lessons from the Early Years of SoundExchange
John L. Simson, American University

Presented March 23, 2019

Mechanical Licensing Before and After the Music Modernization Act (abstract only, full article available in the 2019 MEIEA Journal)
Serona Elton, University of Miami

Publishing Photograph That Had “Gone Viral” Ruled Copyright Infringement: Otto v. Hearst Publications, Inc. (abstract only)
Vincent Peppe, Belmont University

New York 5 to 9: Studying the City That Never Sleeps
Mehmet Dede, The Hartt School, University of Hartford

Engaging Students in the Advancement of a Music Economy: A Case Study
Storm Gloor, University of Colorado Denver

The Development of the Artist-Fan Engagement Model (abstract only, full article available in the International Journal of Music Business Research)
Sarita M. Stewart, Belmont University

Constructing Credibility: How Aggrandizement Helps Perform an Identity of Legitimacy and Self-Worth in a Creative Industry (abstract only)
David Schreiber, Belmont University
Alison Rieple, University of Westminster

What they Post, Where they Post, and When they Post It: A Content Analysis of Social Media Use of the Top 50 Artists in 2018
Ulf Oesterle, Syracuse University

Using Movies to Teach Music Business (abstract only)
Clyde Philip Rolston, Belmont University

America’s First Unprofessional Songwriter: Stephen Foster and the Ritual Economy of Copyright in Early American Popular Music (abstract only, full article available in the 2019 MEIEA Journal)
Jason Lee Guthrie, Samford University

Technological Disruption and Music Copyright (abstract only)
Victoriano Darias, Berklee College of Music (Valencia)

Teaching Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy for the Entertainment Industry (abstract only)
Justin Sinkovich, Columbia College Chicago

How Marketing Professionals Use and Staff Social Media in Entertainment and Event Venues (abstract only, full article available in the 2019 MEIEA Journal)
Philip Rothschild, Missouri State University

Staying Relevant: How a Radio Behemoth Has Weathered the Storms of Change to Survive in the New Media Market of the 21st Century (abstract only, full article will be published in the College Music Symposium)
Kim L. Wangler, Appalachian State University

Lessons Learned from the Master of Space and Time: Leon Russell (abstract only)
Andy Gillentine, University of South Carolina

Now Available on Cassette—Again: Record Retailer Experiences of Current Cassette Tape Sales
Waleed Rashidi, California State University, Fullerton

Music, Death, and Profits: Variables Contributing to the Surge in Sales After an Artist’s Death (abstract only, full article available in the 2019 MEIEA Journal)
Stan Renard, The University of Texas at San Antonio
Richard T. Gretz, The University of Texas at San Antonio

Sweetwater Sound: The WHY, HOW, and WHAT Behind the Success
Robert Willey, Ball State University

How the Drop Changed Pop: The Influence of Dubstep in Modern Pop Song Form and Production (abstract only)
Misty Jones Simpson, Middle Tennessee State University