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Welcome to GMA. We are a visionary group of broadcasters, artists, agents, executives, bankers, business leaders, publishers, entrepreneurs and more. Whether we come to work in suits and ties or jeans and t-shirts, when we come together, we’re one community with one very big reach.

As an Organizational Member of GMA you will immediately begin to reap the benefits of being connected to the most powerful circle of professionals in the Christian/gospel music industry. From influential record label executives, to top artists, to songwriters, musicians and retailers, the best and brightest in our industry selflessly set aside personal agendas in order to accomplish a singular passion – to extend the impact of the message of the Gospel through music of all styles.

Below is a rundown of the different types of benefits that come with being an Organizational Member. For more information regarding each of these types, click on the corresponding link below:

  • Resources
  • Marketing/Publicity
  • GMA Events

    RESOURCES

    GMA Annual Industry Overview Brochure/Power Point
    This professionally designed, glossy 8 ½" x 11" brochure is the perfect leave-behind piece or presentation, providing an impressive overview of the Industry. Information includes Gospel music consumer demographics (using Simmons research), music sales recaps, RIAA and top sales market information, film and television music usage, touring highlights, product promotion & endorsement information, consumer demographics and more. *Additional copies available upon request.

    GMA Annual Industry Overview Video
    This dynamic and impressive video presentation is a professionally produced overview of the gospel music industry and all its diversity. It provides your organization with an effective means to describe the industry to outside organizations and those unfamiliar with how broad and progressive the industry really is. Information covers the hottest artists, industry trends and economic impact of gospel music.

    GMA Music Industry Directory
    Your directory to the industry, the GMA Music Industry Directory is a comprehensive, resource that provides instant online access to thousands of detailed listings and contact information for all segments of the music industry. You'll find contact info for record companies, artists, booking agents, artist managers, production companies, radio stations, retailers and lots more.

    SoundScan Summary
    Utilizing SoundScan information, this report provides a concise but comprehensive look at numbers for album and video sales. The report includes scans for the top 100 albums, sales units by geographic region/genre/format, distributor market share, prior year comparisons and more. Valuable for planning, forecasting and reporting purposes.

    NEW! Weekly Industry Newsletter Access for employees
    Access to the latest news updates weekly from GMA's official member newsletter, GMAil, for your entire staff.

    NEW! Christian SoundScan Discount
    Information typically only available to Christian SoundScan subscribers is now available on a weekly basis up to a 25% discount. Utilize the leading, multi-million dollar retail sales tracking system to conduct valuable music sales research at an unprecedented discount year after year. *Not applicaple to domestic video/record labels or distribution companies.

    NEW! GMA Memberships
    Individual membership extends the impact of your organization by utilizing GMA's staff, board of directors, hundreds of volunteers, and thousands of members. Granting members voting rights for the GMA Dove Awards as well as supporting GMA's advocacy efforts with members of Congress and events that are created to sharpen the skills of today and tomorrow's Industry Professionals.

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    MARKETING / PUBLICITY

    Advertising and Sponsorship Discounts
    Already an event sponsor or ever considered becoming one? Platinum and gold organizational members receive discounts on select event advertisements and sponsorship opportunities at GMA Academy, GMA Music in the Rockies, and GMA Music Week.

    Acknowledgement in GMA Publications
    Your organizations support will be acknowledged on a special "Thank you" page in the GMA Dove Awards program book, the GMA Music in the Rockies schedule book and the GMA Music Week schedule book.

    ePROFILE - Post your organization's ePROFILE
    An ePROFILE provides members with their own webpage that may include a company logo, a business description, contact information and more. A GMA ePROFILE is a great way to publicize your company to the general public and to your GMA member peers.

    Web site Link
    A link from the GospelMusic.org website to your organization's Web site included in a special acknowledgement section.

    Logo Use
    Members are entitled to use a special GMA organizational member logo in all corporate communication materials.

    NEW! GMAil Banner Ad
    Platinum members receive a two-week banner ad (490 x 100 ) in GMA's official member newsletter, GMAil.

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    GMA EVENTS

    NEW! Free Registration to GMA Educational Events
    Organizational Members receive the opportunity to grant employees, clients or students access to each of GMA's events (GMA Music Week, GMA Academy and GMA Music in the Rockies).

    GMA Dove Awards Priority Seating
    Ensure your organization receives the best seating possible for the GMA Dove Awards. Seating is done on a first-come, first-served basis and Organizational Members will receive priority seating over members and the general public. (Tickets must be purchase at stated rates.)

    GMA Music Week Member Lounge
    No more searching for a comfortable place for small meetings! Complimentary coffee, soft drinks, Internet-enabled PC use, all in a comfortable meeting space with couches, tables and chairs. Organizational members receive access to this conveniently located member lounge at GMA Music Week.

    NEW! GMA Organizational Member Presidents Reception
    Hosted by the GMA President, this is your chance to network with your fellow Organizational Members and also talk with the GMA Staff and Board Members as we host intimate receptions and meetings at each of our GMA Educational Events throughout the year created just for you (GMA Music Week, GMA Academy and GMA Music in the Rockies).

    GMA Dove Awards Backstage Tour
    Meet a GMA staff member backstage at the GMA Dove Awards for a limited access backstage tour. Passes are a perfect opportunity to treat key employees or organizational clients to a limited access event.

    GMA Event Registration Discounts
    Platinum members receive a five percent (5%) discount on each registrant from the organization for all GMA events. Events include GMA Academy, GMA Music in the Rockies and GMA Music Week. *Discount does not include GMA Dove Awards tickets.

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