# How to Break Through to Digital Services & Tech Platforms

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**Date:** March 16, 2026 · 10:00 PM  
**Location:** Downright Austin / Capitol Ballroom ABCD  
**Format:** Panel  
**Track:** Music  
**Reviews:** 0

## Speakers

- **Angel Reyes** — Associate Director, Brands
- **Sarah Janiszewski** — Director of Industry Relations
- **William Gruger** — DSP & Partner Marketing Lead
- **Melanie Mcclain** — Founder

Music’s digital evolution has unlocked unprecedented access for artists and teams—putting key decision-makers, pitch opportunities, and powerful connections within reach. But greater access brings new layers of complexity. In this panel, we’ll bring together the humans who have played on both sides of the digital music spaces you love. They’ll give a glimpse into the tech intricacies and communication behind closed doors leading to proper partnerships. More importantly, we’ll give tangible systems to how artists and teams can win through patience and persistence.

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