Associate Memberships

Brand Partner Associate Membership

For the companies that power independent music.

Brand Partners are the service and solution providers who do business with, rely upon, or otherwise support the independent music community. If your company serves independent artists, agents, managers, or the broader indie ecosystem, this membership puts you directly in front of the people you’re built to serve.

What You Get

Visibility and direct access to the people who matter

Featured placement in at least two NITO newsletters
A dedicated listing on the NITO website
Inclusion in our associate member directory, accessible to all NITO members for direct outreach and collaboration
Ongoing consideration as a featured, recommended resource for NITO members

The ability to present your services directly to NITO members
First priority on topic-specific webinars — whether that means demoing your product or speaking as a subject-matter expert
The ability to submit special offers for NITO to spotlight directly to members actively seeking that service
Ability to collaborate on NITO-published case studies and research reports on the issues that affect the independent music community
A co-branded educational resource – a one-pager, checklist, or guide in your area of expertise – distributed to members under both your name and NITO’s name

Why It Matters

Independent music runs on relationships. NITO members are actively looking for trusted partners — and this membership puts your company’s name, services, and expertise right where those decisions get made: in front of an engaged community that’s ready to collaborate.

Sign up before 2027 to lock in your standalone email blast — a single-sponsor moment with the full attention of the NITO community.

Artist Services Associate Membership

For the professionals who work for independent artists.

Artist Services Partners are the business managers, accountants, publicists, lawyers, label services providers, and other entities whose primary employment is with and by musical artists. If your work is built around representing, advising, or managing the careers of independent artists, this membership connects you directly with the community you serve every day.

What You Get

Visibility that builds trust

A dedicated listing on the NITO website
Inclusion in our associate member directory, accessible to all NITO members for direct outreach and collaboration
A referral when a NITO member’s inquiry matches your specialty
The “NITO Associate Member” badge to display on your own website and materials, signaling vetted standing within the community

Opportunities to lead with your expertise

The opportunity to contribute an “Ask an Expert” article or guest post to the NITO newsletter, addressing a common question in your field
The ability to submit special offers for NITO to spotlight directly to members actively seeking that service
Speaking or byline credit in NITO press, newsletter recap, or content that references your area of specialty

Why It Matters

Independent artists need trusted professionals around them. This membership puts your name and expertise directly in front of an engaged community of independent artist representatives and at the same time, supports an organization actively fighting for the independent community.