New corp comms head at The Orchard
Independent distributor The Orchard has appointed Paul Verna as Director of Corporate Communications to lead its global media relations and marketing.…
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The Orchard partner on French open format service
Independent distributor The Orchard has partnered with French download store Starzik, whose new open-formats service sells DRM-free tracks including MP3.…
The Orchard to distribute 80% of Turkish market
Digital distributor The Orchard has signed a deal with Turkish performing rights organisation Mu-Yap to market and distribute its catalogue, giving access to about 80% of Turkey's music market.…
The Orchard strike deal with Russian download service Yanga
The Orchard have licensed Western independent catalogue to Russian download company Yanga, which it says is the first legitimately licensed Western-label service in Russia.…
The Orchard announces Warner/Chappell deal
The Orchard has signed a non-exclusive deal with Warner/Chappell to supply ringback and master ringtones, and has expanded its London office with three appointments.…
Act to ensure independents are counted in download charts
The BPI says it will lobby digital providers to give independent labels equal access to download stores, ahead of downloads counting towards the singles chart, and is running a seminar series.…