DIMA Digest Newsletter – October 2024
1. Now Playing: DIMA Launches Campaign to Scrap Canada’s Streaming Tax
At the beginning of October, DIMA launched a national campaign in Canada dedicated to ensuring that online streaming remains affordable for all Canadians in the face of a new levy imposed by the Canadian government as it implements the Online Streaming Act (Bill C-11).
The campaign comes as a response to mounting concerns that the Online Streaming Act could lead to increased costs for consumers, making music streaming services less affordable. Despite the significant investment that streaming services already make in Canada, they are required to make these mandatory contributions to government-designated funds by the end of the current broadcasting year, which began September 1, 2024.
DIMA is encouraging all Canadians to join the fight against the streaming tax by contacting their elected officials and voicing their concerns. By visiting www.scrapthestreamingtax.ca, supporters can easily send messages to their MPs, urging them to prioritize affordability and protect consumers. The campaign also invites the public to join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #ScrapTheStreamingTax.
2. TuneIn: Inside Streaming: In Profile with Bryn Boughton, VP, Music Affairs Feed Media Group
In DIMA’s most recent installation of Inside Streaming: In Profile, DIMA President and CEO, Graham Davies, sat down with Bryn Boughton, VP, Music Affairs at Feed Media Group for a conversation about Feed’s business model, the state of music streaming, what’s next for the industry, and more.
Check out this interview and keep an eye out for more Inside Streaming installations, where DIMA highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of music streaming executives and leaders—lifting the curtain and deep diving into the experiences, perspectives, and positions of those who keep the music industry ticking and drive it forward.
3. Spotlight: CGAI and American Chamber of Commerce in Canada Panel on Online Streaming Act and Trade Implications
Earlier this month, DIMA’s Graham Davies joined the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada for a panel discussion on Canada’s approach to digital trade. He was joined by Dr. Meredith Lilly, Professor, and Simon Reisman Chair, Carleton University, Patrick Rogers, CEO, Music Canada, with David Perry, President and CEO, CGAI as moderator.
The panel brought together industry leaders and experts for an important conversation about how Canada can maintain leadership in the digital space while addressing concerns related to regulatory barriers that may impact trade and innovation. You can listen to the full conversation here.
4. In Action: SONA Warrior Awards
DIMA was in Los Angeles to celebrate this year’s honorees at the SONA Warrior Awards. It was a great opportunity to recognize the contributions and talents of songwriters, and DIMA was proud to support this event.
Follow DIMA (@dimastreaming) on Twitter to follow the conversation.
