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News Bits November, 2001, Vol. 1, Issue 11 Published by NARM
1.
2002 Convention: Exhibitor Information Available; Schedule Takes
Shape Plans
for the 2002 Convention & Trade Show are kicking into high gear:
exhibitor information in the form of the Trade Show Prospectus will be
mailed on Monday, November 12, but get a head start on reserving your
space by downloading the information from the NARM Web site. Sponsorship
Opportunities information is also available on the Web site, and while
you’re there, be sure to peruse the schedule for 2002 Convention &
Trade Show highlights.
2. Update: Department Of Justice Files Brief On Litigation Against Sony
On October 31, in an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief filed at the request of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Department of Justice said that NARM’s complaint against Sony Music Entertainment “fails to provide an adequate factual predicate for [NARM’s] claims that Sony has violated federal antitrust laws through its inclusion of hyperlinks and
related products and services on the music CDs that it sells."
After reviewing the comments in the amicus brief, NARM’s counsel highlighted the fact that the government specifically stated that it was not commenting on the competitive effects of the joint
ventures and licensing arrangements that are alleged in NARM’s
complaint.
3.
September 11: J&R Music World’s Actions In The Face Of A
Tragedy
From the New York Times on October 25, in an article titled “Dust Settles And Retailer Is Set to
Face The Crisis:” “Here comes Jason Friedman, flying in from Southern California with just one-eighth of a master's
degree. The family business needs him early, he has decided. …”
4.
Scholarship: Application Deadline Approaches; Foundation Seeks
Donors As
the 2002 NARM scholarship deadline for students approaches (November 20),
NARM is already looking ahead to ways to fund more scholarships for
members and their children. If you’re interested in sponsoring a
scholarship for 2002, contact Pat Daly at daly@narm.com.
5. Merchandising: Here’s To The Winners
A panel of judges from the NARM/RIAA Merchandising Committee has selected the winners for the 2001 Academy of Country Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards merchandising campaigns. We’ve posted photos of the winners to our Web site as a way to share merchandising ideas among members. Also, be sure to check out the list of winners from the CMA
Awards that aired November 7.
6.
Commentary: The Changing Face Of Retailing Today,
music retailers have the greatest opportunity to create a killer shopping
environment. However, to succeed in today’s competitive, global
marketplace, music retailers must bring new technologies integrated with
creative merchandising concepts that meet the challenging expectations of
sophisticated music shoppers.
National
Association of Recording Merchandisers 9
Eves Drive, Suite 120 Marlton,
NJ 08053 Phone:
856.596.2221 Fax:
856.596.3268 Web:
For comments or suggestions, contact Communications Manager Susan L’Ecuyer at lecuyer@narm.com.
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