Matt Whitmire (VP of Business Development, FUGA) covers Understanding Rights in the UGC Economy.
Launch of the AFEM AI Principles
As generative AI continues to evolve at breakneck speed, AFEM has released a foundational set of AI Principles aimed at protecting the rights of music creators.
AFEM x Downtown: Audience Engagement & Fandom Vol. 4
The fourth installment, “Key Takeaways for Artists & Labels” is authored by Sam Thomason (Senior Audience Strategy Manager, FUGA).
Mind the Gap: Discovering Royalties and Revenue Streams
Why royalties often go uncollected – from underrepresented territories to overlooked income streams – and share practical ways to identify and recover what’s yours.
AFEM Industry Insider Podcast: How to Market & Release Electronic Music
From choosing the right formats and platforms to planning release frequency, strategy and spend, this podcast dives into the real-world decisions behind a successful campaign.
AFEM x Downtown: Audience Engagement & Fandom Vol. 3
The third installment, “Tailoring Engagement: Building Connections that Last” is authored by Sam Thomason (Senior Audience Strategy Manager, FUGA).
AFEM Industry Insider Podcast: Understanding Opportunities in Africa
Join this discussion with artist managers, promoters and artists from South Africa: Unpacking growth opportunities in Africa’s electronic music scene.
AFEM Activities at IMS Ibiza 2025
Join us for our packed schedule of AFEM activities at IMS Ibiza 2025. You can find the AFEM team at the following events throughout this year’s edition of the pivotal electronic music industry conference.
AFEM x Downtown: Audience Engagement & Fandom Vol. 2
The second installment, “More than Metrics: Understanding the Humans Behind the Streams,” is authored by Sam Thomason (Senior Audience Strategy Manager, FUGA).
AFEM x Downtown: Audience Engagement & Fandom Vol. 1
The first installment, “Beyond Superfans: Building a Deeper Understanding of Modern Fandom,” is authored by Sam Thomason (Senior Audience Strategy Manager, FUGA).