Some Smalltown Updates....

On digital v physical sales & sustainability of CDs:
STA Income 2006-07 Physical 92% Digital 8% Income 2007-2008 Physical 76% vs 24% Income 2008-2009 Physical 66% vs 34%

The physical product is sustainable but only in niche environments (black metal, jazz, yoga classes, birthday parties) - the digital download offers a viable distribution channel for all back catalogue artists and mainstream 'stars'.

Downloads will take over physical sales (like for like) in 2011 - 2012, BPI will have all the reporting you need online.

It is incredibly hard to get point of sale racking in the high street and as a result the choice consumers have is drastically reduced.

On merchandising:
We offer a brokerage service for touring and merchandising at standard industry commission of 20% - this is over and above the recording agreements. Some of our artists work with us in this way, some choose to use other agencies.

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