ERA

ERA is a trade body representing digital services and retailers offering music, video, and games. Its members include prominent names such as Spotify, YouTube, Soundcloud, Amazon, Sky, Deezer, Virgin Media, HMV, Game, Asda, and Morrisons, as well as hundreds of independent record shops. With the majority of revenues now being generated online, ERA's members have been instrumental in using technology to revitalize the entertainment business. Furthermore, its physical retail members have played a key role in the unexpected revival of vinyl records, which have experienced 14 consecutive years of growth. ERA collaborates closely with sister organizations representing music, video, and games companies, advocating for open markets, open standards, and consumer choice. ERA's members supply sales data to power the Official Charts Company and GfK Chart-Track, and together with the record companies' trade association BPI, they own the Official Charts Company. ERA is also behind the organizational force driving Record Store Day, an annual celebration of independent record stores that has emerged as one of the most successful new music industry promotions over the past two decades. Founded in 1988, ERA operates in the gaming, music, and retail industries, making a significant impact on the digital entertainment and retail sectors. While details about its headquarters and recent investments are not available, ERA's influential role in the growth and transformation of the entertainment industry is evident.