Analysis IFPI chief’s rallying anti-piracy cry in Russia "I'm hopeful Russia will create an environment in which its creative digital economy can thrive"
News BMG and Selfmade Records extend deal in Germany "We are very happy to be part of their ongoing success story"
News ‘Pro Music’ site launches to promote legal music business "Today digital is the beating heart of our business across the world"
News John Janick named President of Interscope Geffen A&M "I’ve been entrusted to help build this company for the future"
News Cooking Vinyl Group consolidates US activity into one office Essential Music & Marketing rolled into CV Group office
News Jeff Castelaz appointed President of Elektra Records “Jeff's broad experience with indie recording and indie management has given him the perfect combination of energy, taste and a commitment to find those seminal artists"
Interviews EMI Music buyout: the EC rules that Universal must not break What can and can't happen following historic acquisition
Analysis Australians are world’s biggest Torrent users Oz has population of 21m, with 19m illegal downloads in six months
News ‘Big’ Jon Platt quits EMI Publishing to join Warner/Chappell in US "Warner/Chappell is a creative force with incredible heritage"
News Steve Perry signs publishing deal with UMPG “I so look forward to being a part of the Universal Music Publishing Group"
News Burt Bacharach sub-publishing deal secured by BMG in Italy "We are thrilled to support this legend"
News Billy Joel signs worldwide publishing deal with Rondor and UMPG "Billy's catalogue is one of the greatest in contemporary music"
News IFPI bags US Copyright guru Carson as legal boss "This is an exciting time to join the music industry"