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RIAA Welcomes New NAB President And CEO Gordon Smith

WASHINGTON - RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Bainwol made the following comment on the selection of Gordon Smith to serve as president and CEO of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB).
“I congratulate Senator Smith on his new appointment, and I look forward to working with him again.  Gordon was a terrific public servant and certainly understands the importance of pragmatic and thoughtful policymaking. 

“Our respective industries have many common interests and challenges.  I look forward to working together to help craft public policy solutions that ensure a vibrant future for both broadcasters and the music industry.”

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The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. Its members are the music labels that comprise the most vibrant record industry in the world. RIAA® members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in the United States.

In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect the intellectual property and First Amendment rights of artists and music labels; conduct consumer, industry and technical research; and monitor and review state and federal laws, regulations and policies. The RIAA® also certifies Gold®, Platinum®, Multi-Platinum™ and Diamond sales awards as well as Los Premios De Oro y Platino™, an award celebrating Latin music sales.

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