URBAN THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES INC, THE FOUNDERS OF THE ANNUAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS AND THE A&R POWER SUMMIT!!!

PROUDLY CO-SIGNED BY A&R'S FROM:

URBAN THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES INC, THE FOUNDERS OF THE ANNUAL UNDERGROUND MUSIC AWARDS AND THE A&R POWER SUMMIT!!!

PROUDLY CO-SIGNED BY A&R'S FROM:


THE A&R POWER SUMMIT

The A&R Power Summit is the brainchild of Jesse Atkinson, CEO of Urban Threshold Enterprises Inc, Robert "Mr. Raw" Wright, Chief Operating Officer of Urban Threshold Inc., and J. Price Mars, Executive VP of Urban Threshold Inc. For the past 5 years, some of the music industry's most influential decision makers have gathered at The A&R Power Summit to share their music business expertise with the summit's attendees.


The A&R Power Summit is one of the most vital music conferences in America. It is the only conference that focuses on the role of the A&R. The summit's comprehensive program schedule of panels, workshops, and demo listening sessions address the important issues affecting the music industry today. The A&R Power Summit offers lively and incisive moderators, diverse participants, meaty discussions, fantastic performances and spirited debates.



Why Register for The 2009 A&R Power Summit

Everyone who registers for the 2009 A&R Power Summit will receive the following:


An exclusive copy of Urban Threshold's 'Get Signed' DVD, which features interviews with
some of the top A&R's in the music business.

Benefits and Return on Your Investment by Attending this One of a Kind Event.

· You will receive a 1 on 1 meeting with a Major label A&R executive of your choice based on availability.

- The meeting will last 8 minutes. The A&R executive will listen to a maximum of three of your songs.

- You will have access to the A&R Power Summit Seminar Panels on How to get signed, production, ringtone marketing, publishing, distribution and legal matters.

- You will have the opportunity to establish contacts and network with some ot the music
industry's top executives.


HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE 2009 A&R POWER SUMMIT

COST: REGISTRATION IS $280 DOLLARS PET PERSON

THE 2009 A&R POWER SUMMIT

GET TICKETS NOW!! LIMITED SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE!!
Meet Face to Face with Major Label A&R's

2 Day Music Event Extravaganza

(May 2nd - May 3rd, 2009) in NYC

(LOG ON TO WWW.THEARPOWERSUMMIT.COM OR WWW.URBANBUZZFACTOR.COM TO REGISTER)

(use code Checkmate New York)

(LOG ON TO WWW.THEARPOWERSUMMIT.COM OR WWW.URBANBUZZFACTOR.COM TO REGISTER) (use code Checkmate New York)

VIRGIN MOBILE OFFERS "PINK SLIP PROTECTION"

Many automakers and dealerships are starting to offer to pay potential customers car notes up to 9 months if they become unemployed after purchasing a new vehicle. Some companies are even offering to pay up to $500 a month on your car note. Other companies are starting to follow suit such as Virgin Mobile who is now offering the "Pink Slip Protection" plan. The plan will waive up to 3 months of charges if a subscriber looses their job. Virgin Mobile also plans to launch on April 15th a $50 a month unlimited phone plan. People who sign up for this plan will automatically be enrolled in the 'Pink Slip Protection" plan.

VIRGIN MEGA STORE CLOSES!

After shutting several stores in recent months, Virgin Megastores will close its remaining retail locations by the summer, according to TheWrap, an entertainment website.

Virgin Entertainment Group currently operates six stores in the U.S., including one location in Los Angeles at the Hollywood & Highland Center. The other stores are in San Francisco, Denver, Orlando and New York, which has two locations.
Like many record stores, Virgin has struggled in recent years as consumers turn to retailers such as Best Buy and Wal-Mart and online services for their music needs.
Virgin's flagship store in Times Square will be replaced by a Forever 21.
-- Andrea Chang
la times blog