Yesterday morning, The Recording Academy announced it will merge it’s Advocacy and Membership divisions in an effort to enhance the grassroots advocacy happening on behalf of music creators at a local level. The merge will allow the music community a direct line to approach Congress with an informed & unified voice at a time where effective communication on behalf of creators is critical.
With several pro-creator bills in front of Congress and the House Judiciary Committee conducting its review of current music licensing and copyright laws, the need for unified advocacy surrounding creator issues is at an all time high. The Recording Academy’s move to align the two divisions creates a broader unit that focuses on empowering the music community to get involved and take an active and informed role in creating their future.
Daryl P. Friedman, who has championed the Academy’s advocacy work on Capitol Hill for over a decade, has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Industry, Government & Member Relations Officer. Nancy Shapiro, who previously led the Member Services group, has been appointed to lead high-priority Academy initiatives across all divisions as the Senior Vice President of …Read the full story
Source:: Hypebot.com