What is FIMI a member of?
the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
What else?
the Italian employers' federation, Confindustria
What's it's main purpose?
to protect the interests of the Italian record industry
What does it keep track of?
all aspects of the music recording industry
When did it start?
1992
What does FIMI stand for?
The Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana
What happened in 1992 that formed it's start?
major corporate labels left the previously existing Associazione dei Fonografici Italiani
How many companies does it represent?
2,500
What started in March 1995?
Italian Music Industry Federation began providing the Italian official albums chart
What did it become in 1997?
the provider of the Italian official singles chart
What decreased in sales in Italy?
CD singles
What did they replace it with?
digital downloads char
based on what?
legal internet and mobile downloads
When did that happen?
1 January 2008.
Who was chairman in 2011?
Enzo Mazza
Who was chairman in 1994?
Caccia Dominioni
What announcement did they make?
the Federation's intention to establish an album chart
What were they considered?
unreliable
Due to what?
their compiling methods
What kind of organization was it?
an umbrella organization