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Maybe things aren't as bad as we thought at EMI. Or maybe they've decided that they can't become profitable just sellng music. Either way, and despite an already crushing debt load, EMI has acquired Europe's largest independent music merchandise distributor Loudclothing.com from Completely Independent Distribution (CID). It will operate as part of EMI's growing global merchandise unit.

EMI established its merchandise division in April 2009 with deals with Live Nation and AEG, acting as one of their retail distributors. Live Nation Merchandise and AEG Live's BandMerch division continue to sell merchandise at live venues.  EMI sells to physical and online retailers including two thousand in North America, over a thousand in both Europe and Latin America as well as outlets in Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

The combined company represents more than 200 artists. Included are Bon Jovi, David Bowie, The Clash, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Linkin Park, Kylie Minogue, Oasis, Pink Floyd, Queen and Slayer as well as some film and TV brands/

Loudclothing.com and CID founder Nic Wastell will lead EMI's European merchandise operations as vice president merchandising - Europe. Eighteen employees from Loudclothing.com are joining EMI, bringing the total number of staff in EMI's merchandise division to 23. Wastell will also continue to run Leicester-based CID which will now handle the distribution of EMI's merchandise across Europe.

EMI's merchandising division is part of EMI Music Services and taps into its global retail sales network and teams in 32 countries. EMI Music Services is a one-stop unit that provides EMI's roster of artists - as well as independent labels and artists - with a menu of services.

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A new Bridge Ratings survey asked, "With all the devices at their disposal, which is their primary mobile medium, the one they use the most each day?"

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Their AM or FM radio stations are still the primary daily device of 30% of the sample. That's a 9% drop in primary preference. Internet radio and cell phones with the increasing penetration of smartphones. Study sample information:

Sample size: 3000 persons 13+, Error +/- 1.8%

Study was conducted on a national geographic footprint with the following regional sample proportions:
Northeast: 19%, Midwest: 23%, South: 35%, West: 23%

More @ http://www.bridgeratings.com/

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If you’ve ever shopped on Amazon’s web site, you are probably familiar with the “Also Bought” suggestion system that offers items to compliment the purchase you’re presently contemplating, dressed up* as “Customers who bought this item also bought…”.

Apple has now taken this concept to the App Store.  Below the App’s reviews, you’ll see a similar set of suggestions:

Yet another way in which Apple is changing the face of the App Store.   At the very least, there are some similar/related apps to check out without having to navigate the search feature.   That’s a good thing.

* Some time ago, I looked up a Tom Clancy book on Amazon.  One of the items that customers “also bought” was another Tom Clancy book that wasn’t due to be released for another few days – draw your own conclusions…

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