Keynote: Charles Goldstuck
Charles Goldstuck is the President & COO of the Bertelsmann Music Group (U.S.), home to superstar artists Usher, OutKast, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys, Dave Matthews Band, Foo Fighters, Britney Spears, Luther Vandross, Sarah McLachlan, Rod Stewart, Avril Lavigne, The Strokes and Velvet Revolver, among many others. ÝÝGoldstuck is responsible for overseeing the business operations of the company's music labels: the RCA Music Group, including RCA Records, J Records, Artista Records and the Zomba Label Group which includes Jive Records and LaFace Records. ÝÝMost recently, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of the RCA Music Group. ÝA native of South Africa, Goldstuck's love of freedom and music brought him to the United States, where he has enjoyed nearly two decades of success on both coasts, including tenures with Warner/Chappell Music, Capitol Records, and Arista Records, before taking on his current role in February, 2004. ÝÝIn this keynote address, he'll share the state of the industry line and give an assessment of the industry's major issues. ÝAmong them: piracy, the future of the CD, publishing rights for digital distribution, DRM Ýand the cautious anticipation of new markets. Radio • Record/Retail • Talent/Booking (Executive/TuneUp) |
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