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arvato digital services signs global direct to consumer deal with Ministry of Sound
Gütersloh, April 13, 2010 – The international media services company arvato digital services has announced that it has signed a global fulfillment deal with Ministry of Sound.
Ministry of Sound Group comprises the world’s largest independent record label, the world’s most famous nightclub and is home to the world’s most recognisable and iconic dance brands including, of course, Ministry of Sound plus Hed Kandi, Global Underground, Euphoria and Dance Nation. The group has an online presence through www.ministryofsound.com, www.hedkandi.com and other branded sites, and sells a range of CDs, DVDs, downloads and merchandise to fans across the world.
Ministry of Sound has signed a contract with arvato digital services to act as their fulfillment partner in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) business. Sven Deutschmann, CEO arvato digital services EMEA, was delighted to have been chosen by Ministry of Sound and said “We have signed a contract with Ministry of Sound, comprising all back end fulfillment services from warehousing, to order picking and packing, to reporting and shipping globally. This is done from our facility in Birmingham that has ten years experience and expertise in fulfillment projects, special packaging and more recently the direct to consumer business”.
Melvin Simpson, Head of Internet at Ministry of Sound, added: “I am really pleased to have signed this agreement with Arvato Digital Services. From our research they offered the most competitive and scalable solution to meet the needs of our existing requirements and more importantly understand us and help us develop our online business over the coming years. Arvato Digital Services’ global reach, and experience in delivering entertainment products, makes them the perfect partner. Added to this is the seamless integration with our physical business which Arvato also handle.“
About arvato digital services
arvato digital services provides a comprehensive range of services and solutions to its business partners in the IT/high-tech, games, video, and audio sectors. With 8,000 employees and 50 years of experience the company arvato digital services is able to provide outstanding service to its customers all over the world. The global footprint of arvato digital services includes 18 countries on five continents.
arvato digital services is a leading provider of integrated solutions that include every step of the overall value chain, from post-production, replication and fulfilment to distribution/supply chain management and financial services and electronic software distribution. These processes are supported by end-to-end IT systems. With these solutions, arvato digital services creates value for its customers and ensures that they are well-equipped for the challenges of the market.
Together with arvato print, arvato systems and arvato services, we are a part of arvato AG, the internationally networked media and communication service provider. arvato AG is a division of Bertelsmann AG, headquartered in Gütersloh, Germany.
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About Ministry of Sound Group
Ministry of Sound Group comprises the world’s largest independent record label, the world’s most famous nightclub and is home to the world’s most recognisable and iconic dance brands including, of course, Ministry of Sound plus Hed Kandi, Global Underground, Euphoria and Dance Nation. Sales in 2008 exceeded £80 million. 200 people are employed in a giant open-plan warehouse in London and a further 300 people worldwide. Offices in Sydney, New York and Berlin are in addition to a network of international record label and event partners. They operate international venues in Egypt and Malaysia, with new venue openings scheduled across Europe and Asia in 2010/11.
While other record labels across the globe are in significant decline, Ministry of Sound has seen continual year on year revenue growth. In the UK and Australia, they are the No.1 dance compilation label both digitally and on CD, and release albums domestically across the globe via a network of label partners.
Online and on mobile, Ministry of Sound Group brands engage with the youth demographic of 16 to 34 year olds across a range of web, mobile, digital radio and social networking platforms. Video content alone has generated over 230 million views on YouTube within the last 18 months.
Ministry of Sound Group’s brands are the heartbeat for a generation of young clubbers and dance music fans, spanning continents and genres. Unrivalled in reach and recognition – Ministry of Sound Group truly is the global home of dance music and the world’s most successful youth music brands.
