Dear Marmoset’s artists, clients, and community,
Standing with community has never been more essential. In this era of endless doom scrolling, political and civil unrest, AI and algorithms finely-tuned to steal our time, money and attention – showing up for community and connecting to a higher purpose may be our best way to reclaim our humanity.
Lots of companies say they stand for justice. Many brands say they want what’s best for their customers. But behind the green washing and slick marketing speak, big profits for an elite class seem to drive everything.
Not here.
I’m proud to say that Marmoset is the real deal. We back up our commitments with action. Marmoset is the first music licensing company to commit 10% of profits to community orgs and causes we believe in. Since our inception, we’ve invested over half a million dollars to nonprofits advancing critical work in social justice, education, houselessness, music and arts advocacy, equity and inclusion, civil rights, and much more.
Marmoset is the only Certified B Corp in music licensing. This certification holds us to rigorous, third-party-verified standards for social and environmental impact, public transparency, and legal accountability, ensuring that profit and purpose are always balanced, not competing priorities.
Transparency is foundational to who we are. Marmoset publishes an Annual Transparency Report, offering a clear line of sight through our entire organization. It’s our way of pulling back the curtain and not just sharing what we’re proud of, but also spotlighting where we fall short and what we’re doing about it.
You won’t find stock music here. We’re not a commodity marketplace. Humans create music here, not AI and algorithms. Marmoset is a living, breathing community of independent artists, labels, staff, and partners – real hard working people – working together to make a meaningful impact in the world.
You make a difference when you choose where to license music. Your purchasing power is a huge, critical part of this ecosystem and community.
THANK YOU.
As always, we invite questions, criticisms, conversations or any ideas you may have to offer. Please, reach out to me at ryan@marmosetmusic.com anytime.
Onward,
Marmoset Ceo & Founder,
Ryan Wines