Is the Asian Music Industry Ready for the Digital Revolution? LONDON, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ -- This is it! The event that the Asian music industry has been waiting for. With over 75 million Asian users starting to realize that the Internet is the most convenient way to discover new music, digital distribution is set to explode in Asia in a very big way. Here's how to capitalize on it! The Digital Distribution and the Music Industry Asia 2000 conference and exhibition (http://www.ddmiglobal.com/asia/index.shtml) taking place at the JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong on the 28th and 29th November 2000 is the place to find the best knowledge, guidance and expertise. "Over 80 visionary and inspirational speakers from leading industry companies including BMG Asia Pacific, EMI Music Asia, Emusic.com, Launch, Listen.com Japan, Asiamix, Soundbuzz.com, One Asia.com, Liquid Audio, On Air.com, gogo.com and Lehman Lee & Xu; will bring together a wealth of experience on the most enigmatic and puzzling aspects of the digital music scene. With networking parties (featuring world-renowned DJs Mickey Finn, DJ Aphrodite and Richie Hawtin) and a dedicated exhibition, this is the must-attend event of the year for all those involved in Asian and global online distribution and delivery" says conference producer Carl Goodman. ([email protected]) Key issues to be addressed are: -- How to monetize digital music? -- How to manage digital rights effectively on the Net? -- How to make strategic alliances work? -- How to personalize your relationship with your customers? -- How are the labels reacting to the digital revolution? -- Which technologies will help shape the future of online music? Digital Distribution and the Music Industry Asia 2000 will feature 2 action packed days. Attendees will be able to learn about the future of the music industry from keynote speakers including Michael Smellie, (Senior Vice President, BMG Asia Pacific) and digital distribution guru Jim Griffin (CEO Cherry Lane Digital and Co-Chair Evolab) and then choose between 2 conference tracks. These tracks, which divide between Digital Business Models, Digital Rights Management, Marketing, Labels, Legal Issues, Streaming, Technology, Retail and many more, will allow all parties involved in the online music industry to develop strategies, discover new technologies and then rub shoulders with the decision makers of many of the industry's key companies. Conference registration can be undertaken online at http://www.ddmiglobal.com/asia/register.shtml or by calling Tina Tan on +65 744 9986 from Asia, toll free on 1 800 814 3459 from the USA and Canada or +44 (0) 20 7375 7575 from the rest of the world. DDMI Asia 2000 is sponsored by OnAir.com, Liquid Audio, Maximum Entertainment, Navisite, Soundbuzz.com, Fantastic One, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Magex. About DDMI global: DDMI Asia 2000 is part of the successful DDMI Global series. Following on from the success of DDMI Europe in London and the second DDMI USA event in Hollywood, DDMI Asia is the first major online music event in the Asia pacific region. Contact: Carl Goodman, DDMI Asia 2000 conference producer, of DDMI Global, +44-20-73-75-71-65, or fax, +44-20-73-75-75-11, or [email protected] SOURCE: DDMI Global CONTACT: Carl Goodman, DDMI Asia 2000 conference producer, of DDMI Global, +44-20-73-75-71-65, or fax, +44-20-73-75-75-11, or [email protected] Web site: http://www.ddmiglobal.com-END-