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Board Supports Confronting Online Piracy And Encouraging Legal Alternatives

In light of recent industry and government communications on the critical importance of initiatives designed to confront online piracy, the NARM Board of Directors released a statement conveying the Association's commitment to working with the industry to support educational efforts regarding piracy and innovative new business models that will provide compelling and competitive alternatives for consumers to buy or access music. To read the full statement and view links to more information on the 2010 Joint Strategic Plan On IP Enforcement and the "Call To Action" issued by Jim Urie, click the headline above. More...

NARM Statement On Universal CD Pricing Announcement

NARM is encouraged by Universal Music Group's efforts to re-assess the value proposition for CDs in light of current market conditions. Results of consumer studies and sales analyses have shown there is a significant marketing opportunity for physical product, but retailers and their customers want a better value. More...

Legislatures Must Not Suppress Secondhand CD Sales

(05.14.07) For the following reasons, the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) calls on lawmakers to exempt secondhand sales of music CDs from regulation under secondhand dealer laws. More...

NARM Board Strongly Urges Parity In Physical And Digital Album Release Dates

(06.26.08) While recognizing the continuing shift in physical and digital album sales patterns, the NARM Board of Directors reminds the industry that the accepted practice is for all album releases, regardless of format, to come to market simultaneously on Tuesday. More...