Svenska independentbolag i Japan
etablering och kulturella skillnader
MusikindustriMarknadsföringIndependentbolagKulturellaSkillnaderAffärsrelationerJapanFöretagsetablering
The purpose of this thesis is to study how Swedish independent record labels, or indie labels, fared on the Japanese market. The research questions were based on how Swedish independent record labels establish themselves on the Japanese market and how the cultural differences between the nations affect the business relationship. It was decided to execute a case study on two Swedish independent record labels and the Swedish export council for music. The ones chosen as study objects were B & B Records, Razzia Records and Export Music Sweden. The conclusions were that the indie labels need to understand the importance of personal business relationships when trying to get established on the Japanese market. Export Music Sweden can be of great help regarding promotion and getting in contact with future possible Japanese business partners. Further more, it is important to understand the Japanese business culture when entering the very same market.