Marlton, NJ – August 18, 2010: NARM, the music business association, announces that Nokia’s Adam Mirabella has assumed the position of Vice Chairman on the Association’s Board Of Directors. Mirabella currently serves as Global Director of Ovi Music Services for Nokia and has been a member of the NARM Board since 2008.

“Adam has been an active and engaged NARM member for many years, is a born leader and a respected voice in the music industry,” said NARM President Jim Donio. “As our community expands into new arenas, Adam’s vast knowledge of the industry will ensure NARM is the best forum it can be for bringing the key issues to the forefront and being a catalyst to help advance all realms of the business.”

“I am honored to be offered the chance to contribute to NARM in this new capacity of Vice Chairman,” said Mirabella. “NARM is an organization that is passionate about helping the music business return to a growth mode. To me that is a cause worth fighting for.”

Prior to his position at Nokia Mirabella held senior executive level posts at Sony Music Entertainment (then Sony BMG), Warner Music Group and Atlantic Records.

The 2010-2011 Board includes: Chairman Rachelle Friedman, J&R Music World; Treasurer Steve McClanahan, Anderson Merchandisers; Pete Baltaxe, Amazon.com; Len Cosimano, Baker & Taylor; Mike Fratt, Homer’s; Jake Langner, Target Stores; Ed Ruth, Verizon Wireless; Loren Scott, ITunes; and John Trickett, immergent.

About NARM:
NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) advances the promotion, marketing, distribution and sale of music by providing members with diverse meeting and networking opportunities, information and education resources, and advocacy for their common interests. NARM is based in Marlton, New Jersey. www.narm.com.

NARM Media Contact:
Nicole Hennessey, 856.596.2221, hennessey@narm.com