We keep you informed!
In the ever-changing and fast-moving Entertainment Business, with new developments and exploitation formats emerging on a daily basis, the number one challenge is to stay on top of these changes and ensure you are getting the services you require in a way that is efficient, secure and cost effective.
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The Source Welcomes
The Unit
Established in 2006, [the unit] focuses on working with companies in the entertainment industry offering an array of services including artist management, consultancy, PR and marketing. The company was founded by music industry veterans Jan Hublau & Lique Van de Veire who plied their trade working for companies such as CNR, PIAS (Play It Again Sam), Zomba-Rough Trade, VIA Records, Culture Records and Foreign Media Group. [the unit] is also very much involved in the promotion of music, DVDs and books. In the last couple of years [the unit] has also been focusing on music production and A&R. [the unit], in partnership with King Entertainment is managing some great artists such as Kato (Sony Music Belgium) and Fourlicious, featuring Tanja Dexters, Jasmine Sendar, Elisa Guarraci and Nelly Marie Bojahr. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership! Check out more: www.theunit.be http://theunit.be/nl/portfolio /management/kato http://www.fourlicious.us/
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Spotlight on a team member
Carin Klonowski
Carin joined the The Source team in early 2003 and made an immediate impact by introducing new streamlined systems and adapting them to the way we do our everyday business.
Carin has just completed her 9th year with The Source, and continues to go from strength to strength, and is now one of the key members of the management team and in charge of our finances department.
Feel free to contact Carin and her team at: accounts@the-source.eu
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New Labels
- Holtberg
- Slava!
- Houselovers Events
- PopMRecords
New Partners
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Important: Artwork Specification Changes
Further to changes in requirements at some of our biggest retail partners, we now request that all artwork submitted is perfectly square and a minimum size of 1500x1500.
Full specifications for supplying artwork to The Source are now:
- 1500 pixels high by 1500 pixels wide, 300 DPI (pixels/inch)
- Minimum requirements: 1500 pixels high by 1500 pixels wide, 150 DPI (pixels/inch)
- Artwork files must be in the JPEG format, web compatible, with lowercase .jpg extension, in RGB colour scheme, 8 bits/channel
- Artwork may not contain a web address or sponsoring information
- Artwork may not contain a link to physical product (2 CD set, Incl. Bonus CD, Free DVD)
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iTunes Japan
iTunes recently introduced some significant new features in Japan and we want to make sure you're aware of them.
The following features are now available in Japan:
iTunes in the Cloud
Automatically download purchases to up to ten devices associated with one Apple ID and download previous music purchases from the iTunes Store.
Over the Air Downloads
Download music content over the air using iOS devices with a 3G connection.
DRM-Free Music
All music content sold in Japan is now DRM-free.
Complete My Album
Complete My Album is now available for purchased songs from eligible albums. Instead of purchasing the entire album again, individual tracks can be turned into a complete album at a reduced price.
Ringtones
Ringtones can now be sold in Japan.
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New iPad With "Retina Display": Your Video In HD Quality Via The Source
Apple have just presented the new iPad at a special event, with CEO Tim Cook boasting some impressive facts and figures. The iPad, with Apple, claims Cook, is leading the "Post-PC revolution" where we rely more and more on portable devices for our everyday computer needs such as e-mails and internet usage.One of the most impressive features of the new iPad is the "retina display" screen which has 3.1 (2048 x 1536) million pixels, thus boasting a higher screen resolution than an HDTV. Indeed, for watching VOD content, the portable tablet form has often been a more attractive option for consumers than a desktop PC, with the viewer confined to a desk in a corner or a separate room. Now, for the first time, HD video quality can be enjoyed in full glory on a portable device. The added detail, brilliance and sharpness will make the iPad even more attractive for VOD and live streaming.
According to Apple, 172 million devices (iPad, iPhone, iPod) were sold in 2011, and pre-sales of the new iPad (due for release later this month) have already sold out. If figures like these continue even for a short while, the iPad is clearly going to become an ever more omni-present device in homes around the world. The release of the new iPad, together with the upcoming release of the new Apple TV settopbox (where you can link the iPad to your television) are indicating a very bright future for live streaming and VOD in general. This makes it the perfect time to jump on the video distribution bandwagon and make use of The Source's extensive video (VOD & live streaming) platforms, offering video distribution through websites, apps and via our exclusive APIs. For an example of how VOD and live streaming can work for you, check out the website for our partner The Concert Channel. If you have any video content that you would like to exploit, please contact us.
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Did You Know?
The Source also develops apps that make it possible to showcase and browse your (audio) catalogue on portable devices? Contact us for details.
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Join us on YouTube
In December 2011 YouTube redesigned its homepage and channel layouts, as well as incorporating a host of new user-led extra features.
YouTube claims that this has boosted their daily visits to channels by a huge 60%!
The Source is present on YouTube via its partner The Concert Channel.
Check out our YouTube page here.
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Deezer: New Deals = Increased Exposure for The Source catalogue
Deezer has just confirmed several new deals with telecommunication operators to increase its presence and catalogue availability in several territories worldwide, thus increasing the exposure and monetization of its catalogue.
The territories benefitting from these new deals are:Austria, Netherlands, Germany, Serbia, Montenegro, Hungary, Thailand, Malaysia and Poland.
All The Source repertoire with the appropriate licenses will now also be available via these new Deezer deals in these territories.
About Deezer:
- Deezer is the 2nd biggest retailer in France (behind iTunes) in terms of revenue generated by labels (€30 Million paid back to labels in 2011).
- In France, in 2011, Deezer acquired 1.3 million paying subscribers to their premium offers with Telecoms Operator Orange.
- Deezer also have more than 120,000 direct subscribers paying for premium offers distributed via the Deezer Website in the 26 countries where they are live at the moment and will release premium tier offers in partnership with Facebook across 200 countries in 2012 including South America.
- Deezer is also partnering up with Orange in the UK and Belgacom in Belgium to distribute their offers bundled with mobile and broadband plans and will also have a lot of new distribution opportunities in the near future.
- Deezer's international extension is only on the premium paying services (the free ad supported service is only available in France and limited to 5h/user/month).
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