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.
