Topics focus on digital music and technology

Marlton, NJ – November 30, 2009: The National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) announces that two of its executives, President Jim Donio and Director of Digital Strategy & Business Development Bill Wilson (click here for bios and photos), will be speaking at the 2009 TeleManagement World Conference: Surviving to Thriving: New Business Models, New Services, New Profits, which will be held in Orlando, Florida, from December 8 through 10.

Both NARM presentations will address the major issues facing the music and mobile entertainment industries in today’s market. Donio will be delivering a Keynote Speech on December 8, on the topic of how the music industry is currently evolving in the digital age. Wilson will participate in a panel on December 9, covering “smart pipe enablers,” which will feature an interactive discussion about the next-generation user experience for mobile content, and how various players in the mobile entertainment value chain are collaborating to promote the implementation of a workable model for enabling services.

Donio says, “Today, the music industry is working very closely with the digital and mobile communities on a variety of levels. The upcoming TM World event is an ideal conference for companies throughout the digital supply chain to connect, communicate and explore opportunities surrounding digital music. We are looking forward to participating and discussing these critical topics that affect all of our businesses.”

Wilson adds, “More than ever before, collaboration on digital issues is an essential ingredient for our industries’ growth and development. From content providers to mobile operators, it is essential that we work together to exchange ideas and create viable solutions in the mobile entertainment value chain within our rapidly-shifting marketplace. NARM’s new Digital Think Tank working group is a perfect example of how our organization’s commitment to this effort.”

Management World Americas, the premier US conference connecting communications, entertainment and media organizations will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida, from December 8 to 10, 2009, and is expected to attract more than 1,500 industry professionals from around the world.

Media Contact: Marla Cimini, 856.616.1194, cimini@narm.com