Areas of Expertise
1
Business Development
Strategic growth planning for music companies, startups, and rights holders navigating the evolving streaming economy and adjacent
technology sectors.
3
Technology Integration
Unlock the power of technology in the music industry with expert guidance and pragmatic, vendor agnostic solutions.
5
Web 3.0 Licensing
Navigate the complexities of Web 3.0 licensing with confidence, ensuring your business stays
ahead of the curve.
7
Business Affairs
Maximize the value of B2B and B2C deals through
knowledgeable negotiation and integration skills.
2
Mediation
Maryland Circuit Court roster mediator. Music industry disputes, copyright conflicts, contract
disagreements, and business partnership breakdowns resolved without litigation.
4
Catalog Management
End-to-end stewardship of recorded and publishing catalogs: metadata, rights, valuation, monetization strategy, andplatform delivery.
6
Artist Management
Full-service career management for recording and performing artists. Sync licensing strategy, deal negotiation, release planning, and long-term catalog development.
8
Operations & Content Management
Expertise in implementing cost effective operations and content management strategies built to scale.
It's not that I'm so smart,. It's just that I stay with problems longer - Albert Einstein
Steven Corn
Steven Corn is a senior digital music executive with decades of experience in publishing, distribution, content management, digital media, business affairs, and sales. He is President of Viewpoint Consulting Services, which provides strategic and business development services to a wide variety of music, social media, and entertainment companies.
He specializes in advising start-up companies on how to achieve their growth targets while navigating the confusing intellectual rights structure of the online economy.
Prior to VPCS, Steven was the CEO and Co-Founder of BFM Digital, a digital distribution company representing 650 labels to hundreds of digital music services globally including Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, Google, Tidal, and Rhapsody. In 2014, BFM successfully exited in an acquisition by TheOrchard (owned by Sony).
He also brings his expertise as an adjunct professor at the highly regarded Los Angles College of Music, teaching courses in their music business bachelor’s and master’s program. His curriculum includes Global Music Business, Digital Distribution, History of Digital Music, and Royalty Accounting.
Steven is the Co-Founder of BFM Jazz, an award-winning jazz label with 5 Grammy® wins and 18 nominations. Currently, he is the Head of Business Affairs at Made In Memphis Entertainment and an Educational Ambassador forth Mechanical Licensing Collective.
He is accredited as a Maryland Circuit Court and District Court mediator bringing that same dedication to creating successful solutions for parties in wide variety of conflicts.
The only source of knowledge is experience- Albert Einstein
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