A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

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On Monday, October 18, 2010 from 10AM-7PM at The Recording Academy NYC Chapter office (11 W. 42nd St, 27th Floor, NYC, map), A2IM will bring together our members for a full day of education and networking within the areas of Licensing, Publishing and New Media. At the end of the day, we segue to a beer & wine reception/networking event as our members arrive early in NYC for this annual chance to spend time together before the CMJ Music Marathon begins.
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Agenda:

* Welcome, introductions including election results (Rich Bengloff, President A2IM)
* Discussion of WIN, the Worldwide Independent Network organization and the worldwide music label movement and AIM/A2IM cooperation by Alison Wenham. Chair of AIM and WIN
* Presentation on EMI Label Services by Mike Harris, President EMI Label Services/Caroline Distribution
* Discussion of Merlin by Charles Caldas, President Merlin
* Discussion of potential awards event by Portia Sabin, Kill Rock Stars and A2IM board
* Presentation on MS&K by Eric German/Russ Frackman of Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp
* Presentation on Impala by Helen Smith, ED of Impala the European independent music label trade organization
* Presentation on Pandora by Pandora CTO Tom Conrad
* Closing comments and reflections on accomplishments and challenges
(Rich Bengloff)

Posted in Press Releases by A2IM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 7, 2010

Once again hundreds of independent music community members will descend on New York City for Indie Week hosted by A2IM. The weeklong event features conferences, panels, meetings and sponsored events circling the main theme of how a music label business adapts to the evolving music market place. The annual event attracts international members from the World Independent Network, including the WIN chair Alison Wenham, president of the UK independent music label trade organization AIM, as well as an expected 300-plus person guestlist for the other events throughout the week.

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A2IM will be hosting our 5th Anniversary Indie Week from June 16-18. For the full schedule of events, see below.

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Posted in Education, Events, Members Only, Special Offers by A2IM

This year’s NARM/A2IM Music Business Crash Course will take place on Friday, May 14th and Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Hilton Chicago (720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, map).

After drawing a record crowd of over 175 satisfied music industry artists, technology companies, and labels last year, based upon NARM member’s requests, the course has been expanded from one day to two days this year with over two thirds of the course new content (Crash Course Schedule here). The  Crash Course features educational presentations and panel discussions focused on the independent sector, a must for independent music labels  and technology companies to remain current in the the transforming music economy.  It starts as a music 101 on the first day and moves to music 102 on the second day. Please visit this link for registration information and use the discount code A2IM-50. The Music Crash Course event is free for NARM attendees or $49 registration fee for A2IM members who wish to attend the Crash Course only.

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