Graham Davies
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President and CEO of DiMA Championing the benefits of streaming for music fans, artists and songwriters through industry dialogue and collaboration.
Washington, DC
Joined October 2014
Music streaming services are expected to pay this 5% in Canada plus other deductions AFTER paying 70% of every consumer dollar to artists/songwriters and their reps. Streaming is driving the economic success of Canada’s music industry. This is now being undermined. @dimastreaming
5/10: Canada requires that streaming services contribute 5% of their Canadian revenues to support the Canadian broadcasting system. While Canadian streaming services appear to be excluded, U.S. companies are both unable to produce content that qualifies for a deduction, unable
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Before the Music Modernization Act, the mechanical licensing system was broken. It was broken for songwriters; it was broken for music publishers; and it was broken for streaming services. Learn more about the importance of the MMA and its role in establishing a modern and
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DIMA is glad to see @bryanadams calling on the Canadian Government to #ScrapTheStreamingTax and speaking out about misguided attempts to apply new regulations to streaming services through flawed implementation of the Online Streaming Act. We appreciate Bryan's advocacy and
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Today, DIMA launched a campaign to #ScrapTheStreamingTax. Read more about our position and the thoughts of DIMA President and CEO, Graham Davies, below. https://t.co/CsxFPBCAVz
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Today we released a joint letter with @Music_Canada stressing to the @CRTCeng the differences between radio and audio streaming and why they need to treat them differently.
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DIMA and Music Canada issue joint letter to CRTC following Canadian content audio workshops Today, the Digital Media Association (DIMA) and Music Canada have jointly filed the below letter to the...
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DIMA President & CEO calls on the MLC to prioritize transparency, efficiency, & neutrality through the MMA mandated re-designation process. Get the details here:
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The Digital Music Association CEO Graham Davies discusses how streaming services would like to improve the MLC at the five year mark of the MMA.
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To kick off our new series #InsideStreaming, DIMA President & CEO Graham Davies caught up with @AppleMusic's @ElenaSegal about being awarded with an @IvorsAcademy Honour in London during Ivors’ Week 2024. Get the scoop here! https://t.co/2V0hCoa1CK
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Sorry left off Josh Hurvitz, Colin Rushing and Sally Rose Larson who were also stellar.
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Fantastic turnout for our first DIMA Members’ Event in New York. Big thanks to our stella panel on the theme of streaming modernization and growth: Jeff Harleston UMG, @IvoryScottIV @steve_blatter @lindablossbaum @abbysnorth Russ Crupnick.
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DiMA is deeply concerned with today’s CRTC decision to impose a discriminatory tax on music streaming services…We will be carefully reviewing today’s decision with our members to plan next steps accordingly. Full statement here:
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: [email protected] Ottawa, June 4, 2024 – Graham Davies, President and CEO of the Digital Media Association (DiMA), representing Amazon Music, Apple Music and Spotify,...
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Check out DiMA President & CEO Graham Davies' key takeaways from @IvorsAcademy's Ivors Week 2024 here: https://t.co/24pTPR0RRj
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A new study from @spark_advocacy surveyed adults in Canada and found high consumer satisfaction with their streaming services generally, and the availability & visibility of Canadian musicians. Be sure to check out their report here:
sparkadvocacy.ca
New spark*insights polling shows Canadians are happy with their streaming services, but may cancel if prices rise
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Was great to connect and open up the dialogue between creator reps and streaming services while in London. More to come.
ICYMI: DiMA and ERA hosted a creator breakfast this morning to discuss streaming economics and the importance of open and strong dialogue. Thank you to @ERALTD and @kimsarahbayley for co-hosting!
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ATTN DiMA Members: Please RSVP by Mon., May 28 to confirm your spot!
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On Tuesday, DiMA President & CEO Graham Davies testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee IP Subcommittee on “The NO FAKES Act: Protecting Americans from Unauthorized Digital Replicas.” Read more here: https://t.co/S46NGe7Vib
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I’m speaking at @MusicBizAssoc's #MusicBiz2024 conference, happening May 13-16 in Nashville — see you there. https://t.co/bpsOnPNARM
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#ICYMI: DiMA President & CEO Graham Davies discusses how Canada’s CRTC is implementing policies that make services less affordable and music less accessible for Canadians. Get DiMA’s take on the issue here:
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Any changes proposed by the CRTC must be made with consumer choice and affordability in mind. Canadians would be well-served by a regulator that recognizes the existing system’s dynamics, and works...
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ICYMI: DiMA’s President & CEO Graham Davies was the latest to be profiled in @billboard “From the Desk Of” series. Be sure to check out what he had to say about music #streaming in 2024 and beyond.
Want to know more about DiMA's new leader, Graham Davies? Check out his first ever Q+A here. Before becoming the advocate for music streamers, Davies was fighting for songwriters at The Ivors Academy and modernizing digital royalty collections at PRS. https://t.co/yYqZdzd3tu
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DiMA has a new opening for General Counsel, a great opportunity to work with innovative streaming companies and incredibly talented individuals. If interested, learn more about the role here:
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Congratulations to Darren Tang @WIPO, Björn Ulvaeus @niclasmolinder & all involved in the establishment of CLIP helping creators know their rights and supporting them to be paid for their work. I am proud that Digital Services @digitalmediausa supported this initiative.
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