CMA Hosts MemberSIPS Event On Streaming Fraud

Andrew Batey, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Beatdapp, leads a discussion during a MemberSIPS event focused on streaming fraud at CMA HQ. Photo: Becca Risley/CMA
The Country Music Association (CMA) hosted an informative MemberSIPS event focused on streaming fraud and the impact it has throughout the music industry on Thursday, April 11 at its Nashville headquarters.
Andrew Batey, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Beatdapp, a leading authority in fraud detection, led an interactive presentation and Q&A session at the event. Batey dove into the world of music streaming fraud with real case studies, data and examples of insights into this pervasive issue. Members learned how fraudulent activities impact labels, managers, distributors and artists, and discovered actionable strategies to safeguard themselves and the talents they represent.
CMA created MemberSIPS to cater to its members’ professional development needs, offering presentations, discussions and gatherings, and providing members a networking opportunity with like-minded professionals while enjoying a beverage with one another.
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