Supports and promotes the creative and financial vitality of the major music companies. 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. The RIAA(r) also certifies GOLD(r), platinum(r), multi-platinum(TM) and diamond sales awards as well as LOS premios DE ORO y platino(TM), an award celebrating latin music sales.