Media Control GfK International Announces Third Quarter Music Industry Results

Digital Downloads Continue to Rise in Western Europe; Eminem and Linkin Park Best Selling U.S. Artists -

LOS ANGELES, October 27, 2010 - Media Control GfK International, the leader in international media and
entertainment tracking servicing the global entertainment industry, announced
today the release of its Third Quarter Music Industry Study.

According to Media Control GfK International research, based on actual
point-of-sale data, year-to-date physical market growth continues to decrease
in Western Europe, but countries such as Switzerland, Germany and the U.K.
are experiencing lower rates of decline.

Sales from music downloads, however, are increasing, especially within
the German speaking countries. Austria ranked highest year-to-date with a
positive (+) 55.5% growth year-over-year followed by Switzerland (+) 36.7%
and Germany (+) 35.5%.

Third quarter best selling artists in Western Europe were Eminem
(Recovery) at #1, Linkin Park (A Thousand Suns) #2, and French DJ David
Guetta (One Love) #3.

Media Control GfK International's Third Quarter Music Industry Study
provides year-to-date estimated market level physical and digital sales
revenue and top ranking artists in Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands,
Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and the U.K. For press enquiries or for more
information, contact: media-controlUSA@gfk.com

About Media Control GfK:

Established in 1976, Media Control is the world's largest provider and
expert of international media & entertainment performance metrics, collecting
point-of-sale data from 29 countries and providing both local and global data
analysis to industry clients necessary to make informed decisions in today's
rapidly-changing entertainment environment. Media Control has offices in over
30 countries.

    Media Control GfK International - Germany
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    76530 Baden-Baden
    07221 366-02

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    Gardena, CA
    90248-4223

Media Control GfK International, +1-310-400-4503, media-controlUSA at gfk.com