Rich Bengloff joined A2IM as its President in January of 2007. Rich also serves as a board member representing the Independent music label community on the boards of the SoundExchange and the Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies ("AARC"). Rich has spent much of his career in the music and entertainment industry, having served in various capacities for Sony Corporation of America. As Vice President of Columbia Pictures Entertainment; as Vice President, Finance and Administration at Relativity Records/R.E.D. Distribution; and as Vice President, Distribution Operations for Sony Music Distribution between 1989- 1998. He then joined Elektra Entertainment Group as Senior Vice President/CFO. In 2005, he became WNYC Radio’s Vice President of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer.
Rich holds a BA degree from SUNY–New Paltz and an MBA from Columbia University. Rich is an adjunct professor of Communications and Media Management at the Fordham University Graduate School Of Business teaching the introduction to the music industry course.
The American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) is a non-profit trade organization fighting for and protecting the rights of the Independent music label community. A2IM is an organization made up of Independent music labels that have banded together to form a central voice advocating for the health of the Independent music sector. Our membership includes both labels and associate members (those who work with, depend upon, or support Independent music). A2IM’s mission statement is to obtain tangible economic gains for its members via advocacy, commerce opportunities, and member services. INDEPENDENT LABELS MEAN BUSINESS! A2IM is hard at work every day to improve the business of Independent music company.
We are happy to announce that A2IM is on board with the conference. Don't miss PITCH IT! on Saturday June 19 where Rich Bengloff explains the functions of A2IM and how it can help independent artists/labels.
He will also be doing a presentation on Financial Management for musicians on Saturday June 19.
