Hitmaker Sam Hollander to Deliver Songwriter Keynote at GMPS

New Spotlight Conversation Announced: “Rights & AI” with ICMP’s John Phelan

June 10th | Fordham College  at Lincoln Center | NYC
For information and ticketing, please visit the GMPS 2025 Event Page

Multi-platinum songwriter and producer Sam Hollander will deliver the Songwriter  Keynote at the 2025 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit, presented by the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP), on Tuesday, June 10th at Fordham College  at Lincoln Center in New York City. With more than 22 U.S. Top 40 hits and collaborations spanning Panic! At The Disco, One Direction, Ringo Starr, Carole King, Def Leppard, and Weezer, Hollander brings a singular creative perspective to the role of the modern songwriter. His keynote will reflect on his prolific career and offer real-world insights on creative longevity, industry adaptation, and the evolving relationship between songwriters and publishers in a rapidly changing music economy.

In addition, AIMP has announced a new Spotlight Conversation: “Rights & AI: A Spotlight Conversation with John Phelan of ICMP.” Phelan, Director General of the International Confederation of Music Publishers (ICMP), will join AIMP National Chair Frank Handy for a wide-ranging discussion about the growing influence of AI on music rights. From creation and licensing to enforcement and regulation, the conversation will explore how publishers can navigate—and help shape—this next frontier. Following the interview, Phelan will present key takeaways from ICMP’s global work on AI and copyright.

The 2025 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit will feature a full day of programming, including:

  • The Next Phase of Music Legislation — A must-watch panel on federal updates from leaders at the NMPA, RIAA, The Recording Academy, and NSAI, moderated by HFA’s Michael Simon.
  • IMPF Global Market View Report — Featuring IMPF representatives from Reservoir, ABKCO, and Music Publishers Canada, this session will explore trends in global publishing and the power of international partnerships.
  • SynchA&Ronicity — A behind-the-scenes look at how Sync and A&R departments collaborate for creative and commercial success.
  • The Indie Perspective — An open discussion among indie publishers from Third Side Music, Empire, Anthem, and Domino Publishing on adapting to the evolving business landscape.
  • The Music Industry’s Next Generation of Leaders — A spotlight on emerging executives driving change across publishing, licensing, and A&R.

The Summit will be preceded by a June 9th Kickoff Party hosted by AIMP NY’s Young Professionals Committee and sponsored by The Music Infrastructure Company and Tipalti. All tickets include admission to both events, as well as meals and a complimentary one-year AIMP membership for new attendees.

Event Details

What: 2025 AIMP Global Music Publishing Summit

When: June 9–10, 2025

Where: Fordham College at Lincoln Center , 140 W 62nd St, NYC

Tickets: Visit the GMPS 2025 Event Page

Presented by: The Association of Independent Music Publishers NY Chapter (AIMP)

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January 09, 2025

AIMP Board Election Results

The results are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Atlanta, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York Chapter elections. Please note that the Nashville Chapter will be electing their new Board officers in January.

In Atlanta, Tony D. Alexander (MIME LLC) was elected to a second two-year term as Chapter President, while Crystal Morris (Digital Royalty Distribution LLC) and Tye Huntley (Smart Cadence Media LLC) will serve as Co-Vice Presidents. David Alexander (David Alexander Consulting LLC) will take over as Treasurer, and Cheryl Potts (Cleerkut) will continue as Secretary. They will be joined by re-elected incumbent Board members Christopher Bass (Clark Atlanta University), Robin Kindrick (Track Dat Sync), Megan Oliver (Skybound Entertainment), and Eric Spence (Mosley Music Group). The Chapter’s Administration Director will remain Kandice Bell (KandiLand Entertainment, LLC).

In Los Angeles, Chapter President Marc Caruso (Angry Mob Music) will step down after a two-year term, passing the torch to Frank Handy (Music Publishing Consultant). Eric Polin (Music Publishing Consultant) will take over as Vice President, while Yvonne Drazan (peermusic) will serve as Secretary and David Quan (The Greater Goods Co.) as Treasurer. In addition, newly elected Board members Gabi Cote (Position Music), Jessica Raviol (NBCUniversal), Debra Delshad (Creative Licensing Consultant), Sherry Orson (Star Vibe Group), Bryan Bakke (Orfium), Andrew Wixen (Simplify Music), Charley Londoño (Counsel Plus), and Mayra Vargas (Concord Music Publishing) will join Caruso and fellow re-elected incumbents Barbie Quinn (BMI), Todd Brabec (musicandmoney.com), Michael Todd (ASCAP), and Garrett Johnson, Esq. (Garrett Johnson Law) on the Board. The Chapter’s Administration Director will remain Juliet Lyons.

In Nashville, The Nashville Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) has elected its Officers for 2025-2026, selecting John Ozier (EVP, Creative, Reservoir Media Management) as Chapter President. Ozier will take over for Ree Guyer (Wrensong Music), who will be stepping down from her position but remain on the Board. The Chapter has also elected Courtney Crist (Eclipse Music Group) as Vice President, Janine Ebach (Ebach Entertainment) as Secretary, and Kari Barnhart (Studio Bank) as Treasurer.  Newly elected Board members Duane Hobson (ASCAP), Dave Pacula (Liz Rose Music), Kari Barnhart (Studio Bank), Leslie DiPiero (Jonas Group Publishing), Megan Pekar (Loeb & Loeb LLP), and Melissa Spillman (Concord) will join incumbents Ree Guyer (Wrensong Music), John Ozier (Reservoir Media), ET Brown (SESAC), Courtney Crist (Eclipse Entertainment), Janine Ebach (Ebach Entertainment), Leslie Roberts (BMI), Shannan Hatch (SESAC), Keithan Melton (Combustion Music), Alex Heddle (Big Machine Music), Tim Hunze (Big Machine Music), and Robert Carlton (SMACKSongs). The Chapter’s new Administration Director will be Kendall Lettow (peermusic) and its new Administration Assistant will be Alex Tamashunas (Creative Nation).  remain on the Board.

In New York, Debbie Rose (Sundae Songs LLC) will step up to the role of NY Chapter President as Michael Lau (CollectivRights Management) wraps up his four-year term. Jeff Pachman (Domino Publishing Company) will take over Rose’s former position of Vice President, Art Levy (Songtradr/The Levy Firm) will remain as Secretary, and Lau will become Treasurer following the departure of Steven White (Janover, LLC). Newly elected Board members Omar Sandoval (Spirit Music Group) and Peter Raleigh (Raleigh Music Group) will join re-elected incumbents Amber Charania (Downtown Music Holdings), Antonella Di Saverio (BMI), Brooke Primont (Concord Music Publishing), David Hoffman (Reservoir Media Management), Joanne Kelsey (Anthem Entertainment), Joyce Dollinger (Alter, Kendrick & Baron, LLP), Melanie Santa Rosa (Third Side Music), and Michael Simon (Harry Fox Agency/Rumblefish) on the Board. The Chapter’s Administration Director will remain Leigh Cusick (Sundae Songs).