Global rights agency for the independent label sector, Merlin, has further reduced its commercial deal administration fees for members.
 
As of June 1 2014, the agency’s administration fees relating to commercial deals have been reduced from 3% to 2.5%, or 3.9% to 3.25% for Merlin members who are not part of local independent trade associations. This represents a reduction of 16.67% on Merlin’s previous rates.
 
Due to the cost and nature of obtaining settlements and recoveries from infringing ...