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News Bits January 8, 2002;
Vol. 2, Issue 3 Published
by NARM The
Voice of Music Retailing
1.
NARM Launches Online Registration Capabilities 2.
Merchandiser & Supplier Of The Year Finalists Announced 3.
Two Artists Added To Showcase Line-up 4.
Convention Booths, Sponsorship Opportunities Still
Available 5.
Career Opportunities Program Offered At Convention 6.
NARM Notes: Staff Changes & Kudos 7.
Commentary: CD Copy Management — Keeping It Safe 1.
NARM Launches Online Registration Capabilities Now
available for members, NARM has implemented new, convenient online
registration and hotel reservation capabilities so that 2002 Convention
& Trade Show attendees can receive immediate confirmation. Be sure to
register before the early-bird cut-off of January 25 to receive discounts
of up to $125 per registrant. 2.
Merchandiser & Supplier Of The Year Finalists Announced NARM has announced
the finalists
for its 2001 Merchandiser and Supplier of the Year Awards, which
recognize outstanding industry achievement among retailers, distributors,
wholesalers, entertainment software suppliers, and suppliers of related
products and services. 3.
Artists Added To Line-up; Two Nominated For Grammys Two
additional artists have been added to the Club NARM Showcase line-up on
Saturday evening, March 9. Soul Asylum frontman Dave Pirner will be
performing songs from his “Ultimatum Music” solo set. Pioneer
Entertainment is bringing songstress Oleta Adams, who’ll offer
selections from “All The Love,” her first collection of new material
in five years that is set for release on February 12. Dave and Oleta join
the previously announced Stew (Image Entertainment) and Dakota Moon
(Elektra Entertainment) on the Saturday night bill. Please see the
Convention schedule for a complete list of performances. In other news,
NARM congratulates Nicole C. Mullen and Etta James on their Grammy
nominations. Nicole will perform at the Opening Business Session and Etta
will take center stage at Club NARM on March 11. 4.
Convention Booths, Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available Amplify your voice
in the music marketplace. Trade Show exhibit booths and sponsorship
opportunities are still available at the 2002 Convention & Trade Show
featuring the Association for Independent Music. Exhibitors and sponsors
will receive additional reach via the Convention’s “Official Guide”
and the Virtual Convention Trade Show to ensure that your business gains
volume and scale. Reserve
Your Opportunity Now…
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Career Opportunities Program Offered At Convention NARM is once again offering its Career Opportunities Program at the 2002
Convention & Trade Show. The Program allows professionals who have
become displaced because of industry cutbacks, mergers, or bankruptcies to
attend NARM’s annual event for a $100 fee. Download the registration
form to take advantage of this program. Career
Opportunities Registration Form…
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NARM Notes: Kudos & New Staff Member NARM congratulates Director of Meetings & Conventions Linda M. Still, who was recently elected President of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA). The organization serves associations by working to enhance the effectiveness of meetings, conventions, and exhibitions through member and industry education. Also of note, NARM has added a new staff member, Communications Specialist Sheila Sandapen, who will serve as a Web and publications editor for NARM. Sheila brings to the position a Master’s Degree in Communications from Emerson College in Boston and more than 12 years of communications experience, including five years editing and maintaining Web sites. 7.
Commentary: CD Copy Management — Keeping It Safe “CD Copy
Management means improving the consumer value of the legitimate product in
ways that make the replicates inferior.” Sami Valkonen, formerly BMG’s
Senior VP of New Media and Business Development, shares his thoughts on CD
copy management in a PowerPoint presentation given at the recent IRMA
Marketing Summit. Universal Music & Video Distribution has announced a new initiative to support retailers called “U-Link.” As of January 1, Universal Music Group label and artist Web sites will feature the zip code-based locator software that will direct consumers to retail stores nearest their zip code location. U-Link also features a pull down menu of Web links that will connect consumers to the Web site of their retailer of choice. If you have any questions, please call Susan Roberts, Senior Director of New Media, UMVD NetSource, at 818-777-6025, or myself.
National Association of Recording Merchandisers 9 Eves Drive, Suite 120 Marlton, NJ 08053 Phone: 856.596.2221 Fax: 856.596.3268 Web: www.narm.com
For comments or suggestions, contact Communications Manager Susan L’Ecuyer at lecuyer@narm.com.
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