Michele Ballantyne

SoundExchange, Inc. collects and distributes royalties with relation to the music industry. It works at the center of digital music, developing business solutions to benefit the entire music industry. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

IFPI Secretariat in London is responsible for co-ordinating international strategies in the key areas of the organization's work anti-piracy enforcement, lobbying of governments and representation in international organizations, legal strategies, litigation and public relations. It is also the recording industry's most authoritative source of market research and information, providing a comprehensive range of global industry statistics. IFPI's regional offices for Asia, Europe and Latin America are responsible for implementing IFPI's strategies at regional level, co-ordinating the work of national groups and setting lobbying priorities tailored to the political environment in their regions. IFPI's office in Brussels is the recording industry's representation to the European Union. It interacts directly with the EU institutions and coordinates the industry's representation throughout Europe. IFPI's Regional Office for Asia is located in Hong Kong, with additional offices in China and Singapore. It co-ordinates the region's lobbying activities and legal strategies. IFPI Latin America, has an executive office in Miami and co-ordinates the region's lobbying, anti-piracy and communication activities.

Sony Music Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of prerecorded record, tapes. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Universal Music Group, Inc. operates as a music publishing firm. It owns and manages businesses engaged in music recording, publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Its brands include Decca Records, EMI, Abbey Road Studios, Bravad, and Republic Records. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

WMG Acquisition Corp. engages in recording and publishing of music. It operates through two businesses: Recorded Music and Music Publishing. The Recorded Music business engages in marketing, sale and licensing of recorded music in various physical format such as CDs, LPs and DVDs, and digital format such as downloads, streaming and ringtones. The Music Publishing business owns and acquires rights to musical compositions, exploits and markets these compositions. The company was founded on March 18, 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Congregation Rodeph Sholom is a large and dynamic reform synagogue that is committed to purposeful Jewish living and the pursuit of human dignity. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The congregation is a true community of people who care for each other and offers meaningful worship, educational opportunities, social justice, and tzedakah programs.

Part of Vivendi SE, Def Jam Recordings, Inc. is a legendary hip-hop music label that has been at the forefront of the genre for over 35 years. The company is based in New York, NY. Over the years, Def Jam has established its dominance with superstar acts like Jay-Z, DMX, Ludacris, Rihanna, and Kanye West. Def Jam's diverse roster of marquee and emerging stars includes Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara, Logic, Pusha T, and Big Sean, among others. Founded in 1984, Def Jam began as an independent label inspired by the emerging sound of hip-hop and represented iconic stars like LL Cool J, Slick Rick, The Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. Tunji Balogun has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

The MusiCares Foundation provides music programs. The non-profit company is based in Santa Monica, CA and has subsidiaries in United States.

Capitol CMG, Inc. distributes Christian music and home entertainment products. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Covington & Burling LLP provides legal services. It also provides support services in the following administrative departments including accounting, human resources, information research services, information technology services, library, operations, marketing, practice systems support, recruitment, attorney and alumni relations, and professional development. The company was founded by J. Harry Covington and Edward B. Burling on January 1, 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Global Poverty Project, Inc. is an international education and advocacy organization. The company was founded by Simon Moss, Hugh Evans and Wei Soo in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Internet Education Foundation operates as a non-profit organization committed to a strong Internet to promote communications, commerce and democracy. It is supported by public interest groups, corporations and associations representative of the diverse Internet community. The company was founded by Jerry Berman in January 1997 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The T.J. Martell Foundation is a non-profit company that provides fund raising services through voluntary music campaigns for cancer research organizations. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Antony Martell. The CEO is Peter C. Quinn.

Hollywood Records deals with recording and playing of music online, which is a division of Walt Disney. The company was founded in 1989 and is located in Burbank, CA.

MESA Ventures LLC (MESA Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Andrew W. Montgomery. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Musicians On Call (MOC) is a non-profit organization that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families, and caregivers in healthcare environments nationwide. The private company is based in New York, NY. MOC volunteers perform live for children and adults facing any health challenge, including veterans recovering in VA facilities, family members supporting loved ones in need, and healthcare workers caring for patients. MOC has a vision of a world filled with the healing power of music and is developing a groundbreaking online platform to revolutionize access to music in healthcare. MOC's network includes volunteer guides, volunteer musicians, and renowned artist supporters such as Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Katy Perry, and many more. The company was founded in 1999, and the CEO is Pete Griffin.

Provident Music Group records and distributes music. The company is headquartered in Franklin, TN.

American Association of Independent Music operates as a not-for-profit trade organization representing diverse group American record labels. It represents musical genres as diverse as their membership, including Bluegrass, Blues, Children’s, Classical, Comedy, Country, Dance/electronic, Gospel, Folk, Hawaiian, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Latin, Metal, New Age, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Roots, Soca/Caribbean, Traditional American, World, and more. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Access Industries, Inc. (New York), WMG Acquisition (UK) Ltd. functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.

Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC offers music recording services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

WEA International, Inc. is a distributor of recorded music. The company is also engaged in music publishing. WEA International was incorporated in 2000 and is based in New York, New York.

Part of Access Industries, Inc. (New York), Warner Music UK Ltd. is a music company founded in 1961. The company is based in London, UK. The official website for Warner Records.

Tommy Boy Entertainment LLC produces and distributes recorded music. It operates an entertainment company which represents artists such as Biz Markie, Sneaker Pimps, and Disco D. Tommy Boy Entertainment was founded in 1981 by Thomas Silverman and is headquartered in New York, NY

Part of Access Industries, Inc. (New York), Warner Music International Services Ltd. is a British company that provides interactive entertainment software. The company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 1988 by Mark Foster.

First Night Records Ltd. engages in the provision of sound recording and music publishing services. The company was founded by John Andrew Craig and Maurice Anthony Edwards in 1984 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Access Industries, Inc. (New York), WMIS Ltd. is a British company that provides business support services. The company is based in London, UK. WMIS was founded in 1985.

Founded in 2012, Warner Music Holdings Ltd. is a British company that functions as an investment holding company. Part of Access Industries, Inc. (New York), the company is based in London, UK.

Concord Music Group, Inc. engages in the development, management, and acquisition of sound recordings, music publishing and theatrical performance rights. It operats through the following divisions: Concord Recorded Music; Concord Music Publishing; and Concord Theatricals. The Concord Recorded Music division comprises five active labels across many musical genres: Concord Records, Fantasy Records, Fearless Records, Loma Vista Recordings, and Rounder Records. The Concord Music Publishing division include diverse group of contemporary songwriters and composers creating important and commercially-successful new songs and musical works. The Concord Theatricals division offers services to the creators and producers of plays and musicals under a single banner, including theatrical licensing, music publishing, script publishing, cast recording, and first-class production. The company was founded on January 22, 1981 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Exceleration Music Partners LLC is a private company founded by Glen Barros that invests in the future of independent labels and artists. The company, based in Franklin, TN and with subsidiaries in the United States, offers personalized solutions to entrepreneurs seeking capital to achieve growth as well as those trying to achieve liquidity or an honorable exit. Exceleration has a growing team of data, sales, and marketing experts that work to preserve and enhance the legacies of both entrepreneurs and their artists. The company has strategic relationships with various independent labels, including Alligator, Bloodshot, Candid, Kill Rock Stars, Mom+Pop, +1 Records, The Ray Charles Foundation/Tangerine, SideOneDummy, and The Heroic Music Group.

The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences operates recording professionals membership organization. It is an organization of musicians, producers, engineers, and recording professionals that improves the cultural condition and quality of life for music. The firm provides professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, Inc. was founded in 1924 and provides healthcare services. The private company is based in Madisonville, KY and has subsidiaries in United States.