A2IM: American Association of Independent Music

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IFPI’S RECORDING INDUSTRY IN NUMBERS 2013 REPORT – 50% DISCOUNT FOR A2IM MEMBERS

The good news is the U.S. worldwide market share increased from 26% in 2011 to 27% in 2012.

The report features:

Recorded music sales for 2008-2012 by country

• Country-level data for 49 territories, including**:
  • Splits for physical, digital, performance rights and synchronisation revenues
  • Physical and digital sales volume
  • Digital sales by format (downloads, mobile, subscriptions, ad-supported)
  • Digital indicators (internet users, broadband households, mobile subscriptions, active smartphone and tablets)
• In-depth analysis of the recorded music sector, including overview of market performance by region and developments in the digital sector
• Historic global sales trends
• Global top-sellers and IFPI Platinum Europe Award winners
• **Not all data available for every country.  Synchronisation data available for 2010 onwards.

For more information, including full list of contents, sample country page PDF and sample Excel data from the report click here.

Discount for A2IM members

A2IM members are offered a 50% discount on the advertised sales

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Last week the IFPI issued their annual IFPI report giving a comprehensive overview and analysis of global developments in digital music. The Report also contains data on the effectiveness of national strategies in preventing copyright infringement promoted by search engines promoting infringing websites and discusses the effectiveness of ISP cooperation oriented graduated response programs and developing markets like India. As noted previously, A2IM members are participating in the U.S. Copyright Alerts Program, if you currently are not but want to participate please contact Sheryl Cohen at Sheryl@a2im.org We applaud the IFPI for their continued good work.

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According to Billboard Magazine, 2012 year end SoundScan statistics reveal that independent labels grabbed 32.6% of U.S. recorded music sales.  As was the case in 2011, independent labels outpaced each of the major label groups to snag the #1 sales sector spot followed by Universal, Sony, Warner Music and EMI.

To read the full item written by Billboard’s Ed Christman click HERE.

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In 2005, per the IFPI, the US share of worldwide wholesale dollar sales, including digital streaming, was 34%. In 2010 & 2011 the US share had fallen to 26% of worldwide wholesale revenues. Exports have never been more important to the financial health of our community. This webinar on the Asia marketplace is the latest in a series on International Markets that we need to access for continued financial viability for our community.

The American Association of Independent Music and the International Trade Administration held a WEBINAR on Thursday, August 2, 2012 on: Expanding into the China, Hong Kong, and Korea Music Markets.

The video is below. The agenda is HERE.

For more information please contact andrea.dasilva@trade.gov

A2IM - A2IM Webinar on MUZU.TV

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This Webinar took place in the past. To read the recap and watch the video, click HERE.

In 2005, per the IFPI, the US share of worldwide wholesale dollar sales, including digital streaming, was 34%. In 2010 & 2011 the US share had fallen to 26% of worldwide wholesale revenues. Exports have never been more important to the financial health of our community. This webinar on the Asia marketplace is the latest in a series on International Markets that we need to access for continued financial viability for our community.

Please Join the American Association of Independent Music and the International Trade Administration for a WEBINAR on Thursday, August 2, 2012 — 7pm EST on:

Expanding into the China, Hong Kong, and Korea Music Markets.

A2IM & ITA are holding a webinar for the indie music industry on expanding to the Chinese, Hong Kong, and Korean markets on Thursday, August 2^nd.  Topics to be covered include:

*  Tools for Exporting – and – Licensing, Publishing, and Collections in Asia
*  Legislative Changes & Opportunities in the Chinese, Hong Kong & Korean Music Markets
*  What You Need to Know About Copyrights & the Regional Music Market

DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!

* You’ll hear from industry experts based in the region, such as International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (Hong Kong), FujiPacific Music Ltd. (Hong Kong & Seoul), Shanghai Synergy Culture & Entertainment, and DFSB Kollective (Seoul).

* ITA will briefly discuss how the U.S. government is addressing copyright infringements in the creative content industries and where you can find export assistance in-state and abroad.

*The session will conclude with a Question & Answer session with the experts.

* The Speakers Will Be *

Rich Bengloff, President of the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), New York City

May-Seey Leong, Regional Director for Asia of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), Hong Kong

Jonathan Ho, General Manager of FujiPacific Music (S.E. Asia) Ltd., Hong Kong

Bernie Cho, President of DFSB Kollective, Seoul

Jean Hsiao Wernheim, Chief International Executive of Shanghai Synergy Culture & Entertainment, Sweden/Shanghai

Robert Singerman, Partner at 88tc88.com, New York City

Andrea DaSilva, Senior Media & Entertainment Analyst in the Office of Service Industries, International Trade Administration (ITA), U.S. Department of Commerce – Washington, DC

Raquel Cohen, Attorney Advisor and International Trade Specialist in the Office of Intellectual Property, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce – Washington, DC

To register, please contact: