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Copy Depth & Revenue Sharing Report *: This report summarizes the important findings from the 2000/2001 test conducted on copy depth and revenue sharing for video retailers. The objectives of the report are to provide those results and show how they can be used towards evaluation of specific studio revenue sharing deals. Common Operating Surveys : One of iDEA's most fundamental objectives is to provide our members with the latest information about all aspects of the home video industry. To that end, iDEA launched a new program in early 2001 designed to define, describe and evaluate common business practices currently in use throughout our industry. Customer Service Resources: Delivering quality customer service costs business owners very little, but delivers enormous dividends in the end. To assist our members in assessing and improving their operations in this vitally important area, iDEA has developed several new offerings for our members to use in establishing, improving and delivering top-drawer customer service. Datamine's Top 50 Rentals & Top 20 PVT Sales: Compiled weekly, "Project Datamine" is a cooperative effort between iDEA and Tempus Technologies that uses an aggregate of data from independent retailers to compile weekly top-renting and top-selling revenue charts. Data Communications *: Developed jointly by the NARM / EMA Operations Committee and the EMA Manufacturers Operations Committee, this PDF document provides standardized forms developed to improve data communications within the merchandise supply chain -- from manufacturers and suppliers to merchants -- and guidelines of how to use these forms. This is a PDF document -- requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open. Farr Files: 22-year industry veteran and President of Power Group Companies John Farr is a leading consultant to retailers in the Home Video industry. Here you can read a collection of his fact-filled and inspiring articles published in Video Store Magazine over the past 2 years. Home Video Essentials' Top 10 Movie & Game Rentals: View last week's top renting movies and games courtesy of Rentrak's Video Essentials. Press Releases 101: A press release can be a very effective and inexpensive tool for promoting community-based activities, events or your own store or business. Pricing & Promotion Toolkit *: Incorporating material from the EMA 2001 Pricing and Promotion Survey and the March 2001 Common Practice Survey on Specials and Promotions, you'll find a wealth of practical knowledge and experience that may help increase the "bottom line" for your stores within these pages. Retailing Handbook: Informative reference guide for video retailers on topics such as loss prevention, employee training, debt collection, financial reporting, privacy of customer records and more Retail Operations Manuals: Many retailers have 'Employee' manuals... but do you have an 'Operations' manual? Here are some samples from iDEA members to help you craft your own guide to help ensure the smooth running of your store...these manuals handle everything from customer service expectations and daily task procedures to vendor / supplier information. All you have to do is edit the manuals to your business specifications and you're off and running. Top 10 Tips for Video Retailers: iDEA's volunteer mentors share some suggestions as a result of their store visits VidBriefs: iDEA's online resource center that offers video retailers timely, useful and topic-focused information on many facets of the home video industry, presented in a succinct, straightforward way. EMA / iDEA Antitrust Compliance Guidelines: EMA's and iDEA's officers, directors, and members should be familiar with these antitrust compliance guidelines, and adhere to the spirit and letter of these guidelines. These guidelines are not a definitive statement of all applicable antitrust laws or their interpretation. Rather, these guidelines state absolute prohibitions and exceed the minimum requirements of the law, as a reflection of EMA / iDEA's policy. |
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