April 28th - FlashFWD 2014 Nominees
FlashFWD 2014 Nominees
We're very excited to share with you our 2014 FlashFWD nominees! Thank you for your input and to our board for helping us determine this incredible group of individuals, companies and organizations.
FlashFWD 2014 takes place Wednesday, May 14th during the TV Upfronts at Irving Plaza in NYC
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SoundWAV Influencer
Recognizing a visionary individual who has significantly impacted digital music culture through the early adoption or creation of new technology.
Beyonce | Bob Lefsetz | Jimmy Iovine | Mark Geiger | Nas
Music VC of the Year
Honoring a venture capitalist that has made impactful strides in music technology.- Andreessen Horowitz- Fred Wilson [Union Square]- Guggenheim Partners- Shervin Pishevar [Sherpa Global]- Tim Chang [Mayfield]
Best in Mobile & Tablet
Awarded to a product or service that is breaking new ground in mobile technology, while expanding upon traditional fan engagement.- Aloompa (Coachella App)- Bands in Town- Flipboard- RITHM- Traktor DJ
FLASHBKWD (2013 Best in Live): Dillon Francis, The "Gary" V Squared Labs via V Squared Labs
FLASHBKWD (2013 Best in Discovery): Songza now pulls data from The Weather Channel to recommend music via Venture Beat
Best in App Albums
Recognizing musicians that used app technology in a revolutionary way to give fans exclusive content.- Jay-Z- John Lennon- Lady Gaga- Metric- Skrillex
Best in Live
Recognizing a product or organization that has most significantly improved the live concert experience from a fan or artist perspective.- Boiler Room TV- Donda- GRAMMY Connect- Insomniac Events- TinyChat
FLASHBKWD (2013 Best in Artist Support): Tumblr Study Says It Has More Social TV Activity Than Twitter via AdAge
FLASHBKWD (2013 Best in Mobile & Tablet): Bruno Mars Site Shows Off Your Instagram Dance Videos via Mashable
Best in Discovery
Awarded to a service that significantly impacted and improved the way fans discover and share recorded music.- Band of the Day- Beatport- Shazam- Twitter- Vevo
Best in Artist Support
Recognizing a service that focuses on giving artists more options in creating and promoting his or her music independently.- IND Music- Ingrooves- Gupta Media- Next Big Sound- Rap Genius
FLASHBKWD (2013 SoundWAV Honoree): When the People Cheer: How Hip-Hop Failed Black America via Vulture
FLASHBKWD (2013 Best in Gaming): Check out Soundplay by Pitchfork Media