Collection societies (performing rights)
| Australia | APRA | www.apra.com.au |
| Belgium | SABAM | www.sabam.be |
| Canada | SOCAN | www.socan.ca |
| Denmark | KODA | www.koda.dk |
| Finland | TEOSTO | www.teosto.fi |
| France | SACEM | www.sacem.fr |
| SACD | www.sacd.fr | |
| Germany | GEMA | www.gema.de |
| Holland | BUMA | www.bumastemra.nl |
| CEDAR | www.cedar.nl | |
| Iceland | STEF | www.stef.is |
| Ireland | IMRO | www.imro.ie |
| Italy | SIAE | www.siae.it |
| Japan | JASRAC | www.jasrac.or.jp |
| Norway | TONO | www.tono.no |
| Portugal | SPA | www.spautores.pt |
| South Africa | SAMRO | www.samro.org.za |
| Spain | SGAE | www.sgae.es |
| Sweden | STIM | www.stim.se |
| Switzerland | SUISA | www.suisa.ch |
| UK | PRS | www.mcps-prs-alliance.co.uk |
| PPL & VPL | www.ppluk.com | |
| USA | BMI | www.bmi.com |
| ASCAP | www.ascap.com | |
| SESAC | www.sesac.com |
Media promotional websites
Shorts International
www.britshorts.comShorts International is a full-service short film entertainment company representing over 3000 films to over 120 international broadcasters across every platform and every medium.
Picture & film libraries
Lebrecht Photo Library
www.lebrecht.co.ukThe world's largest resource for music pictures and all the creative arts.
Public bodies
BERR
www.berr.gov.ukBERR helps ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world. We are the voice for business across Government.
Ofcom
www.ofcom.org.ukAre an independent organisation which regulates the UK's broadcasting, telecommunications and wireless communications sectors. They also set and enforce rules on fair competition between companies in these industries.
Office for National Statistics
www.statistics.gov.ukThe UK Statistics Authority is an independent body operating at arm's length from government as a non-ministerial department, directly accountable to Parliament.
Skillset
www.skillset.orgSkillset is the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for Creative Media which comprises TV, film, radio, interactive media, animation, computer games, facilities, photo imaging and publishing.
UK Film Council
www.ukfilmcouncil.org.ukThe UK Film Council is the Government-backed lead agency for film in the UK ensuring that the economic, cultural and educational aspects of film are effectively represented at home and abroad.
UK Trade & Investment
www.uktradeinvest.gov.ukUK Trade & Investment helps UK companies succeed in international markets and assists overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK.
UKTI UK Trade & Investment
https://www.uktradeinvest.gov.ukUK Trade & Investment helps UK companies succeed in international markets and assists overseas companies to bring high quality investment to the UK.
Publications
Broadcast
www.broadcastnow.co.ukBroadcast is the only weekly magazine for the TV and radio industry, delivering the latest news including commissioning, production, facilities and technology. A mostly paid-for publication, Broadcast has a circulation of 12,269 (ABC audited) and readership of over 72,000 industry professionals, providing essential, relevant and accurate information for all sectors of the readership.
Intent Media
www.intentmedia.co.ukIntent Media is an independent trade magazine publisher, specialising in high circulation, high quality publications for retailers and targeted industry professionals.
The Knowledge
www.theknowledgeonline.comThe Knowledge, available in printed and web formats, is regarded as a 'bible' to the UK film, television, video and commercial production industries. It is packed full of all the contacts and services you will need at any stage in the production process. The Knowledge contains over 19,000 entries, including over 10,500 freelance crew & technicians, spanning over 1,000 classifications.
Trade organisations
Advertising Association
www.adassoc.org.ukThe Advertising Association is a non-profit making organisation that is unique in representing the mutual interests of the diverse UK advertising industry.
Bemuso
www.bemuso.comBemuso provides information about distributing your own music. It tells you all about DIY record labels, self-publishing and how the music business works. It also tells you how to set up your own independent music site and how to sell your music online.
BPI
www.bpi.co.ukThe BPI (formerly known as British Phonographic Industry) is the body that represents the British recorded music business. Rrepresenting thousands of UK labels, it has over 400 members large and small, who between them account for in excess of 90% of the UK music market
Caslon Analytics
www.caslon.com.auThe website concerns the intersection of law, digital technology, business and society. It includes over 1,760 pages (2.3 million words) about regulatory issues, markets, demographics, business models, social trends and technologies.
CISAC
www.cisac.orgThe International Confederation of Authors and Composers Societies
Games Investor Consulting
www.gamesinvestor.co.ukGames Investor Consulting is a unique provider of business intelligence and advisory services relating to all facets of the rapidly growing global games industry.
KEA European Affairs
www.keanet.euKEA is a Brussels-based strategic consultancy specialising in providing advice, support and research in relation to creative industries, cultural, entertainment, media and sport sectors.
Nielsen Media Research
www.nielsenmedia.comNielsen Media Research defines the global standard in online audience measurement. You can rely on the syndicated, customized media and market research to stay informed about your competition, understand your audience and engage your customer.
PCAM
www.pcam.co.ukThe Society for Producers and Composers of Applied Music
Screen Digest
www.screendigest.comScreen Digest is the pre-eminent source of business intelligence, research and analysis on global audiovisual media. Based in London, UK, Screen Digest has tracked the development the world's media markets for more than 30 years.
Thompson Intermedia
www.thomson-intermedia.comThomson Intermedia was founded in 1997, to provide the first-ever creative monitoring system that links directly to media expenditure.
Tiga
www.tiga.orgTiga is the national trade association representing the business and commercial interests of games software developers in the UK and Europe.
WARC - World Advertising Research Centre
www.warc.comWorld Advertising Research Centre (WARC) is a premier provider of information and insight to the global marketing, advertising, media and research industries.
Training organisations
Eurogamer Networks
www.eurogamer.bizLeading games industry information and jobs site.
NFTS - National Film and Television School
www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.ukThe National Film and Television School is the UK's national centre of excellence for postgraduate education.
Skillset Games
www.skillset.org/gamesSkillset Computer Games provide up to date information on training and education; tips for getting started; and news of any upcoming initiatives in the Computer Games Industry.
Sloperama Productions
www.sloperama.comSloperama.com offers answers to Frequently Asked Questions about becoming a game designer or working in the game industry.
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