Phonofile + Ministry of Sound
Phonofile inks deal with Ministry of Sound
by Webmaster, 13.12.2011
Phonofile has signed a deal with Ministry of Sound Group in the UK.
Phonofile, the most prominent Nordic digital distributor for independent labels, has signed a deal with Ministry of Sound Group in the UK. Ministry of Sound is the world’s leading international dance music and lifestyle group, and home to iconic independent dance brands including Ministry of Sound, Hed Kandi and Global Underground.
The deal will see Phonofile provide digital distribution for titles across the Group’s catalogue for select digital services. Erik Brataas, Managing Director of Phonofile, says:
- We are extremely honoured of being chosen to work with a partner like Ministry of Sound and with music from their catalogue. We believe that their unrivalled skills set within product development, promotion and marketing of music points in the direction of the future of the recorded music industry.
- Phonofile have excellent knowledge both of the local Nordic markets and emerging digital business models. Their expertise and technical infrastructure will undoubtedly aid our ongoing efforts in effectively growing our international digital business, says Jason Reed, Ministry of Sound Recordings’ Head of Digital.
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