The Miami MobileMusiCon 2004 Announces Les Bider, Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., as Opening Keynote

Wednesday November 17, 5:38 pm ET
Mobile Music in the U.S. Market Will Generate $300 Million for 2004 and More Than $1 Billion by 2006
NEW YORK, NY and MIAMI. FL--(MARKET WIRE)--Nov 17, 2004 -- MobileMusiCon 2004 announced today that Les Bider, Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music Inc., one of the largest music publishers in the world, will deliver the opening keynote address at MobileMusiCon at the Ritz Carlton in South Beach Miami, on November 18th, 2004. The conference will run from November 18th - 19th and will focus on the U.S. mobile music market, which Consect estimates will generate $300 million for 2004 and more than $1 billion by 2006.
Warner/Chappell has a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide, making the company one of the largest music publishers in the world. Under Les Bider's guidance, Warner/Chappell has become a first stop for A&R executives, feature film and television producers, and others who need to acquire song rights. In addition, Warner/Chappell has played an important role in the careers of such major artists as Sheryl Crow, Dido, Hoobastank, Nickelback and many others.
"Les Bider is a legend in the industry and will be a major force in the development of the mobile music industry," said Mark Frieser, CEO of Consect and organizer of the MobileMusiCon. "Music publishers are critical to the successful implementation of the mobile music industry and will continue to play an important role in its proliferation."
"I am looking forward to addressing such an important audience," said Bider. "We are at a critical juncture in the mobile music industry and it is imperative for music publishers, record companies, mobile operators and third parties to work together to create a robust mobile music market. In partnership, I am confident that we can offer consumers simple, easy access to all the music they want, when they want it."
MobileMusiCon is the premiere forum for senior music and mobile industry executives to network, gain knowledge and find solutions for the successful development and execution of a long-term mobile business strategy. Bringing together over 400 music, carrier, handset and technology executives for a focused discussion of the challenges, opportunities, models for success and solutions for the successful development and growth of music-based mobile entertainment and services.
Featuring key executives from mobile carriers, labels, talent management agencies, technologists, solution providers and artists, MobileMusiCon is the only event addressing the challenges and opportunities for music and mobile industry executives seeking to maximize the potential of the mobile market.
"As a technology and services provider to the mobile music industry our reliance on music publishers is paramount to the success of our applications and services that we deliver to consumers via our network operators," said Dennis Adamo, CEO Wicked Wireless and Founding Sponsor and Co-Organizer of MobileMusiCon. "Without the alignment and vision of industry leaders representing content owner's rights we would be limited by the inability to use major branded content and multi-platinum recording artists in our service offerings."
Additional keynotes include the Mobile Music and Entertainment Industry's top players from the Music and the Telecommunications industries including:

Howard Handler, Chief Marketing Officer, Virgin Mobile USA

Larry Kenswil, President, Universal eLabs

Jeff Hallock, VP, Product Marketing and Strategy, Sprint PCS

Ted Cohen, SVP, Digital Development and Distribution, EMI Recorded Music

James P. Ryan, VP, Data Products / Business Segment Marketing, Cingular
Wireless

MobileMusiCon has expanded to provide attendees with a compelling agenda, including:

-- What's Next? The Future of Mobile Music

-- The Fine Print: Mobile Music Publishing, Licensing and Rights
Management

-- Artists Only: The Musician's Perspective

-- Behind the Music: Technology, Platforms and Standards

-- Mobile Bling-Bling: Music-Based Personalization Services

-- Bringing the Heat to the Street: Mobile Marketing, Deal Making and