Posted in Advocacy, News, Notes & Noise by A2IM

Making The World Stable For Indie Labels:

A2IM Turns Five

A2IM watchdog for independent music for the times that this place feels more like a jungle, the national NYC-based organization is on hand to help independent labels and artists of every shape and size.  When you add it up, that constituency isn’t small potatoes – indie labels represent 30% of the music industry’s market share in the U.S. (38% of digital sales).

The summer of 2010 marks five years for A2IM as a watchdog for independent music, keeping their members advocated, empowered and informed on a host of crucial components to doing business: fair trade, new technology and distribution, access to media, legislation, international, purchasing, new business development, and branding chief among them.

A2IM Vice President Jim Mahoney has a very first-hand understanding of his members. His nearly 20 years in the independent music sector include seven years as President of hip hop label/distributor Fat Beats, preceded by posts with senior posts with Roadrunner Records and Profile Records.

To read the full interview and For some major insights on what’s facing indies today click HERE

Posted in Events, Member Services, Members Only by A2IM

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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Posted in Events, Member Services, Members Only, Special Offers by A2IM

SPECIAL RATE FOR A2IM MEMBERS

Registrations Issues? Contact Lisa Kastner at 646-654-4643 or LKastner@billboard.com

Join Billboard and today’s top promoters, agents, managers, venue operators, sponsors, digital music executives, ticketers, merchandising companies and production professionals at the Billboard Touring Conference to:

• Hear how the shifting live entertainment landscape impacts club shows, megatours and everything in between

• Network with key executives in an intimate environment

• Gain ideas from compelling keynote interviews, case studies and panel discussions

• Connect with the best in the business at the Billboard Touring Awards – Honoring the industry’s top artists, venues and professionals of the year

Hear what is working in the live business—and what is not. Access information and ideas that will maximize your business in live entertainment!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with the best in the touring business!

Register with A2IM’s promo code & Save at: www.BillboardTouringConference.com

Posted in Education, Events by A2IM

Billboard Magazine’s Independent Music Editor, Cortney Harding, attended the WIN/A2IM Indie Label Think Tank during Indie Week in NYC and authored this item about the event and some of the findings of our participants. Cortney agreed to keep the anonymity of any participant offering ideas/opinions because it is important that our Think Tank participants are free to speak their minds so that our members can formulate the best answers to the challenges that face the independent music label community. The article ran in the July 3rd issue of the magazine.

Posted in Job Opportunities by A2IM

American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) is a fast-paced not-for-profit organization in the music industry. We are seeking an Operations Manager who is a tech-savvy individual with strong organizational skills.  This individual must be a resourceful problem solver who possesses the ability to complete time sensitive tasks, learn things on the fly and balance multiple duties at once.  This individual will also have direct contact with A2IM’s Board of Directors, including attending board meetings, and member industry leaders.

Job Title: Operations Manager (Full-Time)
Location: New York City
Salary Range: Competitive for the not-for-profit space, based upon experience
Interested applicants should submit cover letter/resume to jobs@a2im.org with salary history/requirements

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include but are certainly not limited to:

-Website, social media, and contact database management-Email marketing management
-Event coordination
-Basic IT Support, Bookkeeping, Office and supplies management
-Hiring/managing interns

Experience

Proficiency in the following areas preferred but not required unless indicated as long as the person has the aptitude and is willing to learn:

-Website Management (knowledge of HTML, a must, & WordPress a plus) – Required
-Email Marketing (Constant Contact and/or any email service provider) – Required
-Filemaker and/or any contact database management software
-QuickBooks and/or any accounting software (will train)
-Knowledge of the current music label/digital music landscape
-Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
-Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs)
-Google Analytics
-Social Media (Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, USTREAM)
-Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)

The work week is Monday – Friday, 9am – 6pm. Position includes some business travel, health benefits, and 3 weeks vacation/personal days.

Posted in Events, Special Offers by A2IM

The 11th Annual LAMC (Latin Alternative Music Conference) returns to New York City on July 6 – 10, 2010. The LAMC features panels and exhibitions, concerts, parties and art, highlighting the best of alternative music and culture – with a Latino twist. Although we are called the Latin Alternative Music Conference, many if not all of the subjects discussed are universal to the music industry. This five-day event provides networking opportunities with leading promoters, artists, labels, journalists, managers, marketers, retailers and programmers. This year’s panelists include, Michel Vega (William Morris Endeavor), Rich Masio (IODA), Todd Patrick (MtyMx Fest/Todd NYC), Sujan Hong-Raphael (eMusic), Eliot Van Buskirk (Wired Magazine) and many more interesting folks. The conference brings together more than 1,250 attendees and 35,000 concert-goers to our panels, showcases, art exhibits, parties and film events in NYC.

The general discounted admission rate is $99.  Online registration ends June 30th.  Register today!

Video highlights from past LAMC events