National Music Publishers Association ( NMPA )

In the world of music publishing and advancing technology, it is of importance to keep copyright law, and regulations updated, in addition, maintain a strong voice for the rights of publishers and its music creators. Thankfully, the entertainment industry and music publishers have the strong support and help from the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA). The NMPA is an association in which protects and advances the interests of copyright owners such as composers and music publishers. NMPA also works in litigations, legislations and creating awareness in any issues involving copyrights. This fine association was started in 1917. I feel strong about this association simply because we are in a time of technological advances in which there is no precedents in such topics as internet laws, and live streaming and mobile music sharing. Therefore, NMPA's efforts to maintain a balance between music users and music creators have not gone unnoticed and continue to have a strong following. Currently NMPA has 2,500 members, ranging from small and large music publishers. Some current Board members consist of Martin Bandier, CEO of Sony ATV Music Publishing since 2007, Helene Blue, president of Helen Blue Musique, and Bob Doyle, president of Major Bob/Rio Bravo Music. NMPA also is the only association that certifies songwriters for Gold and Platinum records. For Gold records a single has to sell 500,000 records and for platinum a record needs to sell 100,000 records in order to qualify. In order to receive plaques, a publisher or songwriter need to be a member of the NMPA. One of the ways I intend to connect with members and players of this association is obviously joining the association since I' am a music publisher myself. One other way will be attending NMPA's events throughout the year such as the NMPA West Coast Reception, and NMPA Annual Meeting's. 

http://www.nmpa.org/aboutnmpa/mission.asp