Karyn Ulman

The Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting independent music publishers and songwriters worldwide through education, advocacy, outreach, and networking. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. It operates regional chapters that cater to the unique needs of their local music communities and provides resources such as workshops, seminars, webinars, mentorship programs, podcasts, job boards, and constituency groups to foster professional growth and community engagement. AIMP hosts an annual music publishing summit featuring panels, keynotes, and networking focused on topics like copyright law modernization, AI, sync licensing, and market trends. The organization emphasizes opportunities in film and TV sync, offers events like the Grammy week luncheon, and supports music creators’ rights through advocacy initiatives.

Operates as a digital music platform

DIC Entertainment is historically recognized as a producer of animated content. The private company is based in Burbank, CA. The company manages and develops numerous iconic franchises such as Strawberry Shortcake, Teletubbies, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Inspector Gadget, and Degrassi, overseeing their full lifecycle from creative development to consumer products and licensing. It operates multiple studios producing 2D and CG animated series and feature films for major platforms, and its licensing division offers services in brand licensing, product development, and retail management to support worldwide expansion of its franchises. The company also runs digital networks and media solutions, delivering brand-safe, COPPA-compliant content across various platforms.

Develops music rights administration platform