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 Steve Perry signs publishing deal with UMPG “I so look forward to being a part of the Universal Music Publishing Group"
Analysis 75% of Germans support fines for pirate sites New survey carried out with more than 100,000 people
News Founder of torrent site Italianshare.net arrested "This investigation throws a spotlight onto the illegal business models behind high-profile unlicensed services"
News BMG signs GEMA licence in Germany "Simplifying the licensing process and speeding up payment to writers is one part of the picture"
News INgrooves acquires Fontana Distribution from Universal Universal owns minority stake in INgrooves
News Sony/ATV-led group swoops for EMI Music Publishing for $2.2bn Sonys by Queen, Motown and Kanye West included in deal
News YouTube strikes global deal with independent labels Unlocks revenue for indies whose artists were previously absent from service