A2IM helps independent music labels improve business by promoting access and parity through advocacy, education and connection-building with one another and affiliated businesses. The Independent Music Sector has introduced, developed and supported nearly every new musical form which has impacted our society since the beginning of the recording industry. In the present day – perhaps more than ever – the independents are vital to the continued advancement of cultural diversity and innovation in music. A2IM is a not-for-profit trade organization serving the Independent music community as a unified voice representing a sector that, according to Billboard Magazine, comprises over 35.1% of the music industry’s market share in the United States. The organization represents the Independents’ interests in the marketplace, in the media, on Capitol Hill, and as part of the global music community. A2IM is a Non-Profit Corporation operated by and for the benefit of its Members.
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We had a ripper of a morning with our friends at Symphonic this month Nashville! Thanks to all who came out on a Wednesday morning to mingle over bloodies and mimosas! What a sight to see our community hanging at the Orbison Building 🎶 Keep up with A2IM Member events at a2im.org/events
Thursday job board returns! Check out this week's roundup featuring listings from Sub Pop Records, Qobuz, and Killphonic Rights! Apply at a2im.org/jobs . . . . . #musicindustryjobs #independentmusic #musicjobs #musicindustry #jobboard #a2im #a2imjobboard #nowhiring #jobsearch #subpop #killphonicrights #qobuz
We've got a surprise webinar happening next Thursday with Vevo! Featuring speakers Annie Shapiro and David McTiernan, this session presents Vevo best practices, tips and tricks for growth, step-by-step walk throughs around editorial support, playlisting and distribution to keep the attention of longtime fans. Learn how to get your music in front of new audiences on October 3rd at 1pm ET! 🔗 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3zATqef
Last call! Join us in Hamburg tomorrow for a mixer with RiseLA and Association of Independent Music (AIM) RSVP: https://bit.ly/3Xnm5LO
Will you be in Hamburg for Reeperbahn Festival next week? If so then we'd love to see you at our B2BeerGarden mixer happening next Thursday, September 19th from 4-6pm CET in partnerhship with RiseLA In conjunction with Association of Independent Music (AIM), this mixer is open to all RBF badge holders. 🔐 Save your spot! https://bit.ly/3Xnm5LO
The time has come! Give A2IM Indie Week 2025 your magic touch 🔮 Submit your ideas for panel topics and send us your suggestions for speakers now! 🔗 Submit: https://linktr.ee/a2im
Congratulations to Associate Member Ranked Music on celebrating 5 years in business! To many, many more!
Founder/CEO, Ranked Music | We Use Technology + Data to Deliver Specialized Marketing Solutions for the Music Industry | ex Google, Spotify
🎉 Wow, we just hit the 5-year mark at Ranked Music this month! 🤯 Whaaat! No manches! Fala sério! Being a founder is a privilege I don’t take lightly. Reflecting on this journey, I feel an immense sense of pride and gratitude for everything we’ve built as a team and continue to build with Ranked Music. 🌍 From Los Angeles to New York, São Paulo to Mexico City, Buenos Aires to Bogotá, and Madrid, we’ve expanded our footprint across the US, Latin America, and Europe, continuing to accomplish our mission of serving the unique needs of the music industry, with Ranked Music's DNA rooted in digital, technology, and innovation. 💡 This year alone, we’ve introduced exciting new services like FanConnect 360, which is creating deeper connections between artists and superfans; Superlocalization, empowering cross-over strategies with local expertise; our Digital Out-Of-Home initiative, amplifying trends on platforms like TikTok and YouTube; and AI-powered YouTube optimization and Shorts automation, helping artists maximize their music discovery. 🚀 But we're not stopping there! We're launching our new promotional platform for independent artists and labels, combining user-friendly simplicity with advanced tools to empower and democratize digital music marketing for everyone. And yes, custom app creation services exclusively for artists are in the works. So much more is on the horizon. To our clients, partners, our families and everyone who’s been a part of this journey, THANK YOU for trusting us! 💗 #MusicMarketing #DigitalMarketing #MusicIndustry #RankedMusic5Years
A2IM Member Downtown Music launched its global The Music Industry Lives Here campaign! 🚀 Read all about it and learn how to join Downtown’s new industry-wide newsletter at our blog: https://bit.ly/4guPtbG #TheMusicIndustryLivesHere #DowntownMusic
Busy times ahead! 🤩 We're looking forward to a buzzing fall season connecting with friends and colleagues at these upcoming events! 📍 September 18: Emmaline McCourt, Sr. Membership Manager is in Nashville for AMERICANAFEST, during which we'll be hosting our annual Americana Open House with Symphonic Distribution! [RSVP: https://lnkd.in/eM7YXBUT] 📍September 19: Chirag Patel, Director of Memberships, will be in Hamburg for Reeperbahn Festival, where we'll be hosting our annual B2BeerGarden Mixer with Association of Independent Music (AIM) in partnership with RiseLA! 📍October 1-4: Chirag will be in Dublin for Ireland Music Week! 📍October 15: In our home base of NYC, team A2IM will be hosting an Indies Take NYC mixer with our friends at Too Lost! This event will kick off our time at the MONDO.NYC OCTOBER 15-18, 2024 conference in Brooklyn. 📍October 22-24: Chirag heads to Santa Monica, CA for Music Tectonics! Emmaline wraps up our busy events season in Hillsborough, NC for Redeye Worldwide's annual Label Hang! ✉️ Be sure to reach out to Emmaline or Chirag at membership@a2im.org to say hello and meet IRL! ☑️ RSVP links for A2IM events at a2im.org/events 💸 A2IM Members: If you're considering attending one of these conferences, remember that you get discounted tickets to Reeperbahn Festival and to Mondo.NYC through your membership with us! . . . . . #musicevents #musicbusiness #musictectonics #mondo #mondonyc #reeperbahn #reeperbahnfestival #irelandmusicweek #a2im #musicnews #independentmusic #musicindustry #networking
Will you be in Hamburg for Reeperbahn Festival next week? If so then we'd love to see you at our B2BeerGarden mixer happening next Thursday, September 19th from 4-6pm CET in partnerhship with RiseLA In conjunction with Association of Independent Music (AIM), this mixer is open to all RBF badge holders. 🔐 Save your spot! https://bit.ly/3Xnm5LO
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