digitalmusic.org (DMO) is the home for the digital initiatives of NARM, the trade association for the business of music. NARM provides a central platform for the discussion of industry-wide concerns and spearheading the implementation of initiatives to advance the business. While primarily focused on physical formats for much of its history, NARM has expanded its mission in the past 10 years to include all facets of music commerce … physical, digital, and mobile commerce partners, as well as gaming, applications, and other emerging revenue models.
Current member companies include such high-profile digital/mobile companies as 7Digital, Amazon, Alcatel Lucent, Apple, Amazon, Cricket, Microsoft, Napster, Nokia, Rdio, Rhapsody, Slacker, Verizon, Vevo, & Zed. Supplier members consist of the major music companies and leading independent distributors and aggregators.
DMO is governed under the by-laws of NARM, by NARM President Jim Donio, the NARM Board Of Directors, and directly by digitalmusic.org Co-chairs Christina Calio (Microsoft ), David Levin (Sony Music Entertainment) and Bill Wilson, NARM VP of Digital Strategy & Business Development. Topics and actions for individual work groups are determined by work group leaders.
Programs
Some current programs available to all digitalmusic.org and NARM member companies and their employees include:
• Monthly online research seminars and product presentations offered FREE to members;
• Regional networking dinners, meetups;
• The Entertainment and Technology Law Conference Series;
• The annual Music Business Convention
• Revitalization of the industry-wide Give The Gift Of Music campaign;
• Leveraging various speaking and sponsorship opportunities to promote your products and initiatives.