​ERA, the British Digital Entertainment and Retail Association, has opened access to membership to the wider entertainment industry for the first time, with the creation of a new upgraded affiliate membership tier that will allow companies to join outside its core member base of digital services and retailers selling music, video and games.
ERA said the new tier is a response to "growing demand for its insight, analysis and event services." A series of associate member tiers based on turnover w...

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a request for comments as part of the annual 2025 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (known as the Notorious Markets List). 
The USTR is seeking to identify online and physical markets to be considered for inclusion in the Notorious Markets List that reportedly "engage in or facilitate substantial copyright piracy or trademark counterfeiting."
Since 2006, USTR identified notorious markets in the annua...

American songwriter and performer Atlus has signed a worldwide recording agreement with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. His label debut, the single “Devil Ain’t Done', is out now.
“Every time we introduce Atlus to someone new, there is an instant and passionate connection," said Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, The Americas. "He is a true poet, who powerfully and intimately chronicles the very real struggles and tragedies of life in a way that still leaves hope for a better day."

BMG's...