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[IN THE NEWS] How James Donio is leading the Music Business Association into the age of streaming
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James Donio has been with the Music Business Association (Music Biz) since 1988, when he impressed its then-leader so much during an interview that she created a job for him. In 2003, Donio became the association’s president, and he has helped it remain nimble as the music business has changed from a primarily retail-centric model to one that encompasses an ever-growing number of streaming options. Here, Donio talks about the changing nature of music, and his love of The Monkees.