Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA)
Riaan Eksteen PhD (Amb. ret.) is the owner of Riaan Eksteen International Consultancy, a position held since July 1997, and has also been self-employed in a similar capacity since that time. Previously, Riaan served as an ambassador in various locations, including Washington D.C., New York, Geneva, Windhoek, and Ankara, from March 1968 to June 1999. Riaan holds a Doctorate in Political Science and Government from the University of Johannesburg, earned between 1961 and 1964, with a focus on the role of high courts in foreign affairs, and completed further studies at the same institution in 2017-2018, culminating in a DLitt et Phil degree.
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Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA)
The Recording Industry Association of America® (RIAA) is the trade organization that supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. Its members comprise the most vibrant record industry in the world, investing in great artists to help them reach their potential and connect to their fans. Nearly 85% of all legitimate recorded music produced and sold in the United States is created, manufactured or distributed by RIAA members. In support of this mission, the RIAA works to protect the intellectual property and First Amendment rights of artists and music labels; conduct consumer, industry and technical research; and monitor and review state and federal laws, regulations and policies. RIAA also certifies Gold®, Platinum®, Multi-Platinum™, Diamond and Los Premios De Oro y Platino™ sales and streaming awards.