Posted in Commerce Opportunity, Events, Member Services by A2IM
All Independent Labels should participate in this SoundExchange/A2IM Webinar (Wednesday, 2/10; 2p-3p EST).
Even if you are already registered to collect royalties from SoundExchange,
you may be missing money owed to you due to incorrect data!
Click here for call info: http://tinyurl.com/SXWebinarQ1Y10
Posted in From The President by A2IM
via FMQB:
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) is a non-profit trade organization that represents the interests of the Independent music label community. The organization has been closely involved in a number of issues currently affecting the music industry. As channels of music distribution continue to open up online, A2IM has been at the forefront, making sure independent labels aren’t left behind. A2IM President Rich Bengloff recently spoke to FMQB about what the organization does for its members and some of the current issues facing independent labels.
How does the A2IM differ from the RIAA? From what I understand, it is similar in many ways, just on a smaller scale…
And with a slightly different structure. We do a lot of advocacy on issues, which is similar to the RIAA, and I’d say about 60 percent of the time we agree on issues. We’re very friendly with the RIAA, but we also have a lot of the same concerns as artists’ groups. I’d say about 40 percent of the time we’re on their side on issues. RIAA doesn’t provide member services, which is a big part of our mission in terms of educating our members, creating networking connections, providing services, etc.
Posted in From The President by A2IM
Read: A Road Map For Indies (PDF)
(Published January 30, 2010 in Billboard Magazine)
Posted in Chapters, Events, Members Only, Special Offers by A2IM
NYC Tech Day Details – RSVP required!
Social Networking: Using Social Media to Increase Revenues
Posted in Events, Members Only, Special Offers by A2IM
British-based Futuresource consultant David Sidebottom researc.hes, analyzes and consults on key content industry developments worldwide, with a particular focus on new opportunities in digital distribution. He currently manages a team whose primary responsibility is tracking global developments within the home entertainment, digital distribution and mobile sectors.
Looking to become a member, visit http://www.narm.com/membership/ or contact Evelyn Dichter at dichter@narm.com or 800.365.6276.
For further info and to purchase tickets, click here.
Posted in Press Releases by A2IM
A2IM issued the following press release touting the success of independent music labels at the conclusion of the 2010 Grammy Award telecast.
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Independent artists and labels made a remarkable showing at this year’s Grammy Awards, winning in a broad swath of categories, including 30 “Best Album” awards, plus the night’s biggest honor, Album of the Year.
The nod for Album of the Year, for Taylor Swift’s ‘Fearless’ (Big Machine), marked the second Album of the Year win in a row for independent labels, following 2009’s winner ‘Raising Sand’ (Rounder).
Indies scored a total of 43 awards in the Pop, Rock, Alternative, Country, New Age, Jazz, Gospel, Tropical Latin, Tejano, Norteno, Bando, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Folk, Hawaiian, Native American, Zydeco/Cajun, World, Spoken Word, Comedy, Surround Sound, & Classical genres, and also scored for Best Recording Package.
