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Workgroups

NARM’s programs and services are guided by member workgroups to address areas of concern or guide staff activities that cross member categories. If you are interested in participating in one of the following workgroups, please contact the NARM staff member listed.

Artist Managers Council

Staff liaison: Jim Donio and Bill Wilson

The AMC will provide a voice for the creative community to engage with both the commerce and content communities who are already actively intersecting in NARM. The Council will focus on establishing transparent information and educational channels for all players within the music value chain. Click here to learn more.

Digital Think Tank

Staff liaison: Bill Wilson

This workgroup seeks to resolve operational data issues by creating an industry-wide, service-oriented architecture as well as common standards for communication of digital release information, sales data, and, eventually, asset delivery. Click here to learn more.

New Formats Committee

Staff liaisons: Nicole Hennessey and Bill Wilson

The New Formats Committee shares information among trading partners about new products and technologies and has hosted a series of industry summits to encourage dialogue and learning.

Scholarship Committee

Staff liaison: Pat Daly

With the guidance of an academic adviser, the Scholarship Committee reviews applications and selects winners of NARM scholarships. Members may be called upon to advise on other matters relating to the Scholarship Foundation, such as policy or by-laws changes.

Operations Committee

Staff liaison: Jim Hrobak

A joint standing committee of both NARM and the Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA), which services the video and game industry, the NARM/EMA Operations Committee addresses the common operational issues confronting the music, video and game supply chains. The Committee researches, develops, oversees, and promotes techniques, technologies and standards facilitating operational efficiencies.