On April 20, 2004, CERTA, the recently-formed Coalition of Entertainment Retail Trade Associations, representing the leading providers of movies and music, will be on Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress. For their first joint activity, participating CERTA representatives will discuss with Members how congressional support can help efforts to combat entertainment piracy.
At a media briefing and lunch Congressman Tom Feeney (R-FL) and CERTA representatives will discuss how increased consumer education, legal deterrence and marketplace innovation can help curb piracy of entertainment products. Speakers will also include, CERTA representatives Jonathan Potter (Digital Media Association), John Fithian (National Association of Theatre Owners), Bo Andersen (Video Software Dealers Association) and Jim Donio (National Association of Recording Merchandisers).
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