Description Jim Donio, President of NARM, joins Ian Rogers via Skype to talk about how music retail has changed over the past 20 years. Since 1958, The National Association of Recording Merchandisers has represented retailers, wholesalers, and now technology companies in selling recorded music. Jim and Ian speak about the evolution of that process over the past decades, as well as NARM's future initiatives in working with new technologies. 00:45 - Introducing Jim Donio 02:18 - What kind of companies are members of NARM? 04:11 - Jim Donio discusses the history of music retail 09:14 - Jim and Ian discuss the history of the CD 11:14 - Jim talks about NARM moving into the digital age 17:45 - From NARM's perspective, Where is the industry headed? 23:12 - What's the best way to get involved with NARM and their initiatives? 26:50 - The NARM Music Biz 2012 Event 30:50 - Give The Gift of Music Campaign: www.givethegiftofmusic.info 33 - Jim's favorite holiday albums
