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Musicmetric has launched its Pro version. The new app pro- vides detailed data on regional fi l e sharing trends, social network activity and plays. Musicmetric teamed up with MTV for their Brand New Unsigned competi- tion, tracking the buzz for artists through their API. International collaboration is CIMA's Canadian Blast focus this year with increased outreach to worldwide music, fi lm and interac- tive export offi ces at the Canada Stand in the SXSW tradeshow. Taking Care of Business to Business A look at companies who are part of the SXSWORLD KMC Musicorp will be returning for its 3rd year at the Music Gear Expo. The com- pany such top brands as Drums, Ovation, Takamine distributes Gretsch and Charvel Guitars. They are cur- rently spotlighting Gretsch's Renown 57 Bop Kits. Gretsch Save the date! The 7th Annual ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, the only conference dedicated to songwriting and composing, will be held at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles on April 19-21, 2012. drums originated the now standard "bop" kit confi guration – 14"x18" bass drum, 8"x12" tom, 14"x14" fl oor tom – often referred to as the "classic" Gretsch set-up and long preferred by some of the most notable drummers in music history. The Renown 57 Bop kits come from the wildly popular Renown 57 kits, and will be available in all three colors from the Renown57 Series – Motor City Blue (MCB), Motor City Black (MBO), and the new Motor City Red (MCR). Drum shells are Renown maple specifi cations for punchy, full tones. In addition to its broadcast TV offering, TuneSat launched a rev- olutionary new Internet monitoring service that will detect audio on millions of publicly available web- sites around the world. Got something to say to someone special? Skype's video greeting card app, "Say it with Skype," will be launching new content at SXSW including new and exciting "happy birthday" videos you can person- alize, "Mom, You Rock!" content for Mothers Day and a band sub- mission feature which enables up and coming acts to become stars of the app. Tremolo helps bands grow their audience. The free app allows searching by genre, band name, or zipcode. Post and swap gigs with other bands. SXSW BUSINESS ROUNDUP CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 WedneSday mArcH 14tH oFfiCiaL fReE pOuTinE Party Open to Everyone @ 7:00pm!!! and sHowCasE Friday mArcH 16tH Presents "Franco M" as Part of PlanètE qUébec Saturday mArcH 17tH Present anD "We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada's Private Radio Broadcasters." 14 Save the Dates! m foR mOnTreAL 7tH eDiTioN, 14-17 nov. 2012 wWW.MformOntreal.com SXSW ORLD / M ARCH M USIC 2012 CanaiLles FeatuRing

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