MRG Record Labels/Managers 2008 Year-End Survey

Here at the close of 2008, the music industry remains in a continued state of transition. We will be issuing a report on the state of the industry and would like to have your input as someone on the frontlines of the new music biz.

To help us all gain a better understanding of the year that was and the year ahead, please comment on the following:


In 2009 do you plan on signing More  Fewer  Same  as 2008?
This year, where did you sell more music: Brick & Morter  Digital Downloads  Gigs?
If you’re releasing a record in 2009 will you release it as (check all that apply):
CD  Download  Ringtone  Other 
In 2009 where do you expect to sell more music:
Brick & Mortar Retail  Digital Downloads  Gigs?
In 2009 will your artists be touring:
More  Less  Same  as 2008?
Will they be touring more:
LOCALLY-REGIONALLY  NATIONALLY  INTERNATIONALLY  as 2008?