We’re pleased to announce Chris Stephenson, GM of global marketing for Microsoft’s entertainment business, as a speaker at EconMusic. Stephenson, who joined the company in 2006, helped to launch Zune. Other speakers include keynote Courtney Holt, president of MySpace Music; Cory Ondrejka, SVP of digital strategy for EMI Music; and David Ring, EVP of business development and business affairs for Universal Music Group’s eLabs. Stay tuned for more speaker updates.

The half-day conference will take place on Feb. 5 at the Los Angeles Times Building. Take advantage of our discounted early bird registration rate of $199; regular tickets are $225.

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