Records to create an in-house distribution arm in 1958 didn't materialize.

As the distribution arm grew it developed specialist services for the publishing, tourism, theatre and events industry.

Members include producers, distributors and the distribution arm of French broadcasters.

In recent months, Sony has laid off about 40 people as a result of merging the studios' marketing and distribution arms.

For one thing, it has shown little interest in expanding the distribution arm of its media empire.

The company, which includes a film production and distribution arm, is expected to make the announcement at a news conference on Monday.

The store and the internet eventually became successful enough to carry the company through the loss of its distribution arm.

Random House's distribution arm now serves 15 outside publishers, double the number from just over a year ago.

"We're looking for multiple products and services that are offered through as many distribution arms as possible," he said.

Carsey-Werner has had its own production and, since 1997, distribution arms.