Benefits of Membership

Value proposition 

The Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA) has been the united voice of the media production, distribution and licensing industry for over 70 years. Founded in 1951, the organization has evolved as the industry has evolved. DMLA’s focus is on Advocacy, Education and Connectivity on behalf of the industry. By joining the Digital Media Licensing Association, you and your company will gain access to a powerful network of industry professionals. Whether you're a creator, distributor, licenser, legal or technology professional supporting the industry, our organization is dedicated to connecting you with the resources, information and people needed to succeed.

The benefits of membership are numerous. As a member, your company’s employees will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational programs and events. Our events will highlight key drivers impacting the business, explore new technologies and legal issues that may be disruptive. From copyright law and digital rights management to emerging technologies and industry trends, our programs are designed to keep you up-to-date and informed.

But the benefits of membership go beyond education and networking. As a member of the DMLA, you'll also have a powerful voice in shaping the future of our industry. Through our advocacy efforts and policy initiatives, we work to ensure that the interests of our members are represented and protected at all levels of government.

In short, being a member of the Digital Media Licensing Association means being part of a vibrant and supportive community of professionals who are committed to advancing the media production, distribution and licensing industry. Whether you're looking to learn, connect, or make a difference, our organization is the perfect place to start. 

Components of our Benefits of Membership 

Advocacy

• Representation with government and policy-makers on key issues like the CASE Act, copyright, and generative Ai

• Representation with key industry organizations including the Copyright Alliance, the International Trademark Association, the Partnership on Ai, and the Content Authenticity Initiative

• Representation with industry leaders via the DMLA Legal Committee directly involved in directing best practices, policies and advocacy efforts.

• Legal Documents Archive 

Education

• Webinars - free to member companies and their teams.

• International Digital Media Licensing Conference - held annually, bringing in industry professionals from around the world to explore key issues impacting the industry

• Showcase activities - member companies can showcase their business at key industry events like SXSW and at the International Digital Media Licensing Conference.

• Video and Documents Archive for members only that can be used to supplement a companies legal agreements or for training. 

Connectivity

• Join a community of 1000s of industry professionals, including creators, licensors, legal and technology professionals who are passionate about digital media and share an interest in shaping the future of the business.

• Join industry leaders like CNN, Shutterstock, Adobe and Getty Images; new disrupters like Ai companies Bria and VAisual; companies representing new models like Envato and Everypixel; and many small and medium size companies creating and distributing content, and helping to protect the rights of creators. 

Additional benefits:

• Our expanding online presence including:

• the DMLA YouTube Channel which offers short bites of information from education events

• LinkedIn Groups and, • New private networks on LinkedIn (we are looking for champions to lead the discussions), and where members can reach out to peers on shared interests.

• Our Medium channel

• Facebook Group

• Use of the DMLA logo on your website representing your membership

For more information, please contact membership@digitalmedialicensing.org or to join, go here.