News [PIAS] completes acquisition of Cooperative Music from Universal Deal believed to be worth £500k
News Warner will divest PLG assets to indies Merlin strikes promising deal with IMPALA and major label
News Warner’s ADA signs deal with Kanine Records in US Recent releases from label include Eternal Summers and Beach Day
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"