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Big Radio Payments To Artists, Producers, Labels Are Overdue [A2IM’s Richard James Burgess]

While radio stations have provided compensation to songwriters and music publishers, they have never never paid record labels, artists, or producers, something which, Richard James Burgess of A2IM believes, it's. Continue reading

Guest Post on 11/19/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A2IM Backs #LOVEMUSIC Campaign, Urges Action

American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) has added its support to the #LoveMusic campaign fighting for passage of an EU proposal to modernize copyright and limit the "safe harbor" provisions. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/30/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (1)
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A2IM Announces Executive Committee, In-House Promotions

The American Association of Independent Music A2IM) has named a new Executive Committee as well as promotions from within the A2IM team.

Bruce Houghton on 08/03/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A2IM Announces New Board Members

A2IM’s has elected four Board members and named six to its CEO Advisory Board. All were chosen from the independent trade group's 590 active indie label members.

Bruce Houghton on 07/02/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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A2IM Libera Indie Awards Winners 2018: Slowdive Wins Album Of The Year

Last week's American Association Of Independent Music Libera Awards in New York City celebrated the best in independent music. Hosted by comedian Kate Wolff and sponsored by SoundExchange and BuzzAngle,. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2018 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MON. BRIEF: BET and Libera Indie Awards • UK Charts Add YouTube • New UMG Imprint • More

MONDAY 6.25.18 Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 06/25/2018 in Conventions & Awards | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Choice Seeks Support Of Legislation To Cheat Artists Out Of Royalties

"ARTISTS BEWARE," writes A2IM CEO Richard Jame Burgess. "Music Choice is trying to solicit your support to deceive Congress into reducing your royalties from Music Choice." 

Bruce Houghton on 05/30/2018 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Congress To Vote On Music Modernization Act Today With Support Of Independent Labels

An expanded Music Modernization Act is scheduled for a vote in the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday. Though not without its critics, the bipartisan legislation has the strong. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 04/25/2018 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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WED. BRIEF: Indies Demand Spotify Stock Profits • A2IM Libera Nominees • NME Folds Magazine • More

WEDNESDAY 3.7.1​8​ Music Business News From Around The Web  Updated continuously under our More News tab

Bruce Houghton on 03/07/2018 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Smithsonian Folkways’ Richard James Burgess Named CEO Of Indie Label Trade Group A2IM

The American Association Of Independent Music (A2IM) has named Richard James Burgess as CEO. He was head of business affairs at the highly respected non-profit Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Chairman of the. Continue reading

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