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Hitting the Right Note: Music Rights in the Social Media Era

Music has become a cornerstone of brand storytelling on social media—but using it without permission carries real risks. High-profile cases show how international brands can face serious legal exposure, from statutory infringement to tortious interference.

This panel will explore how brands, marketing teams and advertising agencies can navigate music licensing and synchronization, while rightsholders learn how to safeguard their works through collaboration rather than conflict. The conversation will highlight strategies for fostering a cooperative ecosystem where brands respect copyrights and rightsholders benefit from fair, mutually rewarding partnerships.

The panel will offer practical guidance for building a compliant and thriving social media music landscape.

This event is free to AIMP members, $20 for non members.

November 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Pryor Cashman

7 Times Square
New York, New York 10036 United States + Google Map

Mark Frieser is a Clio Award–winning entrepreneur, and the Founder & CEO of Sync Summit. An internationally recognized leader in music, media, and technology, he also founded Sonvue, an AI-powered music company protecting creators’ rights, and has over 25 years of leadership across digital, mobile, and media. His work and insights have been featured in major outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Billboard, Forbes, The New York Times, and the BBC.
Kevin Casini is an attorney, educator, and advocate representing GRAMMY, Emmy, and Billboard Music Award winners, RIAA-certified artists, producers, writers, and performers; advising Fortune 100 brands, tech companies, trade associations, and public agencies.

Kevin is an active member of the Recording Academy and serves on advisory boards for FARHOF (Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame) and SONA (Songwriters of North America) and the Salt Lick Incubator. He is a professor of law at Quinnipiac University School of Law and speaks at law schools and universities across the country.
Lilah Obregon-Wilson began her music career in 2003, opening the The Lucky Cat venue, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Artists featured include: Sharon Jones, Reggie Watts, Dr. Dog and TVOTR, as well as a top underground Djs. She brought her music relationships and legal expertise (JD, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law) into advertising as a music supervisor, ultimately ascending to head of the Music department at J. Walter Thompson. She moved on to freelance, developing a roster of clients including: Coach, Michael Kors, and Remezcla. In 2011, Lilah kicked off her film career with “We Are Young” and Sundance’s Audience Award winner, “Sleepwalk with Me.”  She has since worked on numerous films, including: Berlinale’s 2nd place Audience Award winning music doc, “Chavela” (‘17), Annie nominated VR film, “BattleScar” (‘18).
Nick D’Angiolillo is Vice President for Non-Traditional Licensing at Concord. His work involves creating opportunities for Concord’s increasingly diverse music & brand portfolio including licenses for global merchandise campaigns, name & likeness partnerships, new media and startup licenses, unique live experiences, and operations of the Sound of Music Sing-A-Long international tour.

Throughout his career, Nick has contributed to the creative process for countless international advertisements, including spots for Google, Verizon, Crayola, Oreo, GoPro, Samsung, Hyundai, and Perrier, as well as globally-licensed merchandise campaigns with H&M, Target, and Primark. He’s helped develop educational textbook accompaniments, dance company productions, and unique synchronizations such as title music for the Oscar-Award-Winning film “Call Me By Your Name” and pivotal music for the Hulu Original Series “The Handmaids Tale.”

Nick is a member of the Billboard Pride List of Industry-Shaping LGBTQ Executives, a SOLID alumni, and competes domestically and internationally for Team USA in the Triathlon and Duathlon.

Nick received his Bachelor of Music degree in Music Business and Entertainment Industries from the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, where he was also a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity.
Kaveri Arora is a member of the Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Media + Entertainment Groups, representing clients in a diverse range of intellectual property and complex commercial litigation matters. She is also the co-head of the firm’s Women’s Leadership Initiative.

Kaveri regularly counsels music, technology, art, fashion, and luxury goods companies and has significant experience in all aspects of litigation at both the state and federal levels.