IMSTA Bulletin - November 2007
IMSTA AD COMPETITION: And the winners are:
This is the moment everyone has been waiting for. It is time to announce the winners for the 2007 IMSTA Ad Competition. We had some great ads to choose from. Everyone who entered should be proud of herself/himself. The final decision had to be based on......Read on
MEMBER PROFILE: Sam Counihan - Musiclink Australia
Sam Counihan - Musiclink AustraliaIMSTA is proud to announce that Sam Counihan, who is the manager of Musiclink Australia’s Software Products division, has expressed his interest to be more involved with IMSTA in that country. We had the pleasure to interview Sam and get his thoughts on the subject of software piracy. Read the full interview here.
THE DREAM TEAM : IMSTA is in the process of establishing several new International Branches
Back in August 2007, we introduced you to the IMSTA Japan leadership. Now, we are happy to inform you that IMSTA Japan has translated the IMSTA web site and brochure to Japanese. We would like to congratulate this dedicated team.
We are also in the process of establishing more IMSTA branches throughout the world. Our goal is to translate the site and print material to as many languages as possible, and to have representatives in each country. We have had numerous requests by IMSTA members and non-members who wanted to establish international branches. IMSTA is currently considering its options in choosing this dream team. If you are interested in championing this great cause in your country, please contact us for more information.
Copy Protection: The good, the bad, and the ugly
Software companies are all making millions! It's too expensive! If I can't afford to buy it anyways, they're not losing a sale! I shouldn't have to pay for software that has a bug in it! I only want to try it to see if I like it! Ultimately, all the excuses boil down to two simple truths: “Stealing software is easy to do” and “I probably won't get caught”. How then, do we as an industry mobilize against that type of ignorance? ... Read on...
IMSTAR OF THE MONTH : Contact IMSTA and find out how you can get your star and become an IMSTAR
An IMSTAR is a company or an individual that helps IMSTA with its agenda. Usually, IMSTARs do not have a direct interest in the music software industry, or the software industry in general. However, a member who goes beyond its membership requirements may also receive a star and become an IMSTAR. The IMSTAR of the month of November is the Audio Engineering Society. Once again, AES has shown its support for IMSTA and that deserves a star. Thank you AES.
A QUICK NOTE TO OUR MEMBERS : Adding more membership benefits
To show appreciation to its members, IMSTA is currently researching ways of adding more benefits to its membership. We had the opportunity to meet face to face with some of our members who dropped by the IMSTA booth at the AES Convention. IMSTA would like to get ideas from all its members. Please contact us with your comments and suggestions.
MEMBERSHIPS: Join Up, Pay Up and Do Your Part
See you next month.
Ray Williams
DirectorPaul Fattahi
Executive Director
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