A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

Now in its 50th year, ABKCO Music and Records is one of the world's leading independent record companies. It is home to critical catalog assets that include compositions and recordings by Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, Bobby Womack, The Animals, Herman’s Hermits, Marianne Faithfull, The Kinks as well as the Cameo Parkway masters by such artists as Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, The Orlons, The Dovells, ? & The Mysterians, The Tymes and Dee Dee Sharp. The 40th anniversary edition of Get Yer Ya-Ya’s Out! The Rolling Stones In Concert is a highlight of the company’s 2009 release schedule.

AMRA is a mechanical rights society that licenses to record labels throughout the World. We collect directly from record labels in the US and Canada and from over thirty International societies throughout the rest of the World. AMRA also issues licenses for film/tv uses, ( synchronization licenses) , karaoke, digital downloading and all the newest technology. Personal services and ongoing, aggressive pursuit of unpaid royalty collection.

BMG is an international group of music companies focused on the management of music rights. BMG covers the entire range of rights administration, development, and exploitation, placing the needs of songwriters and artists at the core of its business model. Since its founding in 2008, BMG has established a presence in eight core music markets and represents the rights of more than 700,000 songs and recordings including Bug Music, Crosstown Songs, Cherry Lane Music Publishing, Stage Three Music, Evergreen Copyrights and Chrysalis plc as well as signed a number of prominent artists and songwriters. BMG is a joint venture between the international media company Bertelsmann and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co., a leading global alternative asset manager. The company is trading under the name BMG Chrysalis in the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Sweden following the acquisition of Chrysalis plc.

Founded in 1987, Counterpoint Systems is the world leader in software solutions for rights management, royalty accounting and product licensing. The company’s specialized software products employ the most sophisticated and up-to-date technologies and its dedication to research and development ensures that Counterpoint keeps pace with changes in legislation and industry practices. Counterpoint Systems’ extensive client list includes Big Loud Bucks, BMG Rights Management, Bug Music, Concord Records, eMusic, Rounder Records, and The Orchard. Counterpoint Systems is headquartered in London and has offices in Los Angeles and New York.

Group Description

Fintage House was set up in 1986 in The Netherlands. Our main offices are in the Netherlands, Hungary and the United Kingdom and we have representatives in Australia, Japan, Italy Spain and the USA. Our staff consists of highly trained professionals who, speak a multitude of languages alongside English, including Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, German, Hungarian and Dutch. Our team is dedicated to a strong work ethic and is familiar with many international laws, regulations, treaties and rules of collection societies. As a result Fintage House has set industry standards in many of its business areas. We pride ourselves on confidentiality, loyalty and the ability to adapt our core products to safeguard and maximise earnings potential of the rights we exploit. Our distinguished and unconventional approach to standard industry practices is aimed at building a secure and transparent business environment. Over the years Fintage House has exploited and collected revenues on a large number of major feature films. Our catalogue for music and secondary rights collection contains thousands of titles and we hold the image rights of a large number of the world's pre-eminent athletes and artists. We work with leading producers and publishers and our worldwide network includes top accountants, agents, lawyers, business managers and advisers. We are present at all major film and TV markets such as AFM, NATPE, Cannes, Berlin, Toronto as well as the music markets like MIDEM and Popkomm. Fintage House is active in the exploitation of intellectual property rights as well as the provision of financial services; all within the boundaries of the entertainment industry.

Imagem Music was formed on January 1st 2008. Following the acquisition of BMG by Universal, our parent companies CP Masters and APG acquired the catalogues of Rondor UK, Zomba UK, 19 Music, 19 Songs, the European rights to Zomba US and much of the BBC Music catalogue. Imagem Music was then established in the UK to manage the publishing rights in these outstanding popular music catalogues. Today we are a team of dedicated licensing and A&R professionals based in South West London. As well as managing the back catalogue we continue to seek out and sign new talent. Recent signings include Jarrad Rogers, Attack! Attack! and Portico Quartet. We also manage a roster of 40 top writers who are creating today’s new music that will resonate with future generations for years to come.

The Licensing & Publishing Committee (LPC) objective is to relay to the independent community issues that affect publishers and labels. We hope that through communicating creative, legal, and marketing matters, the publishing and label groups could move towards a more unified, productive front. From understanding whom to contact at which publishing organization or working with a publisher on creative showcases, this committee is intended to bridge the gap between indie publishers and indie labels. The LPC also organizes all Licensing Day and Publishing Day events for A2IM members to be educated and network with their fellow members. If you are interested in joining this committee, please contact Jennifer Masset (jen@a2im.org) or Jim Mahoney (jim@a2im.org).

Music Royalty Solutions

Reservoir Media Management is a full service boutique music publishing company dedicated to building a rich and diverse portfolio of music catalogs. Reservoir is focused on servicing its catalog with world-class administration and increasing value through promotion and new marketing initiatives. We are dedicated to the creative development of our songwriters and are committed to future growth through the acquisition of music publishing catalogs and entertainment assets of all sizes. To date, Reservoir has acquired a wide array of songs from some of the most coveted writers and catalogs of the past decade, with multiple award-winning, chart-topping hits in all major genres including pop, hip-hop, rock, R&B and modern country. With over 20 Billboard #1's and hundreds of charting releases, our songs have been recorded by superstar artists such as 50 Cent, Aretha Franklin, Barbra Streisand, Beyonce, Big & Rich, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Cher, Chris Brown, Christina Aguilera, Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Dr. Dre, Elton John, Faith Hill, Gretchen Wilson, Janet Jackson, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Lil Jon, Mariah Carey, Missy Elliot, Pink, Ricky Martin, The Roots, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, and Usher, among numerous others.

RightsFlow is a leading technology-enabled licensing and royalty service provider for artists, record labels, distributors, and online musiccompanies. Our technology powers rapid song identification and provides an unprecedented level of transparency for both licensees and licensors. RightsFlow specializes in obtaining bulk physical, DPD, and ringtone licenses including streaming, tethered, and limited download rights. Our proprietary “FLOW” licensing technology and 30-million song database allow us to serve over 16,000 clients obtaining licenses from publishers and songwriters all over the world – including major, independent and artist controlled works. RightsFlow also powers Limelight (www.songclearance.com), its online mechanical licensing utility providing the simplest way for musicians, bands, choirs and labels to clear any cover song. Clients include YouTube, Rhapsody, Muzak, The Orchard, INgrooves, Wolfgang’s Vault, Thumbplay, Guvera, Dada Entertainment/Play.ME, Scattertunes, [PIAS],Alliance, Kontor New Media, Zynga, Beatport, Zebralution, E1 Canada, CD Baby, Disc Makers, Qello, REBEAT, & X5 Music Group. RightsFlow is a member of ASCAP, AIM,A2IM, Chorus America, DDEX, DiMA, MENC, MEIEA, NAB, NAMM, and NARM. RightsFlow is headquartered in NYC and has offices in San Francisco and Atlanta.

Robot of the Century Music Publishing is a full service independent publisher, with local companies in the US, UK, Japan, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Australia. Robot has been affiliated with Roadrunner Records, the world's premiere rock label, and is run by members of Roadrunner's senior executive team. Robot, and its affiliate Tobor Music Publishing, are committed to the revenue growth and creative development of our active roster and catalog in the new music business. We have built a base of operations that allows us to impact careers on a global basis, while still providing personal attention to our cutting edge roster of songs.

RoyaltyShare, Inc. is focused on providing comprehensive royalty accounting services to record labels, music distributors and music publishers. RoyaltyShare’s solutions were built from the ground up to manage the complexities inherent in digital distribution. Our services allow customers the freedom to pursue new revenue streams by providing the back-end support required to manage multiple and inconsistent data sources and accurately compensate artists, publishers and songwriters.

Ultra International Music Publishing is a rapidly growing, independent music publishing company representing artists, songwriters, producers and agents from around the world. Our diverse catalogue is rich with music that has sold tens of millions of albums worldwide. Our professional staff of Creative Managers, Synch Reps and Licensing Agents are always available to help.

Votiv, Inc. is a media group advancing the world’s brightest talent through music publishing/distribution, artist management, film production, venture/investment capital and strategic marketing.

wonderlous music… …is a New York City-based boutique music publishing company providing professional representation, management, and administration on behalf of select songwriters, composers, producers, music publishers, record labels, film production companies, and other creators from full-service music publishing support, to bespoke arrangements – we are guided by our clients’ needs, pursuits, and ultimately… by the music